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Anthony Anderson To Host The Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and 85th Birthday Celebration for Ambassador Andrew Young

On June 3, 2017, The Andrew J. Young Foundation will present the second biennial Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and welcome the city of Atlanta and guests from around the world to celebrate the 85th birthday of its founder and chair, Ambassador Andrew Young. The gala event will be held at the Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta.

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Super Bowl LI Pregame Festivities to Feature Headliner Zac Brown Band, with Fitz and the Tantrums

Three-time Grammy Award-winning artists ZAC BROWN BAND will headline Super Bowl LI pregame festivities at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sunday, February 5, the NFL announced today. Indie-pop group FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS will kick off the NFL Tailgate Party before turning over the floor to Zac Brown Band, and both performances will be televised live on the FOX NFL Sunday Pregame Show.

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A Tire Rack Street Survival Teen Driver Safety Is Coming to Houston to Stop the #1 Killer of Teens

The Tire Rack Street Survival® Teen Driving School is happening at the Houston Police Academy, 17000 Aldine Westfield Rd, Houston, TX 77073 on Saturday, April 15th, 2017 from 8:30am – 4:30pm. The event is hosted by Houston Chapter BMW CCA.

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Miracle Laughs Are Seen and Heard At the Alley’s “An Act of God”

The Alley’s Theatre’s “An Act of God” is a rowdy, hilarious farce of a play centering on God and its very comedic view of mankind. This one act play written and created by playwright David Javerbaum addresses many views we have on the modern world today regarding God and religion.

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J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments

The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best com- pact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment.

KTSU’s New Urban Alternative Radio Station The Vibe Takes Over 90.9 FM Airwaves Labor Day Weekend with Drive-Thru Voter Registration Event

Texas Southern University’s Division of University Advancement is excited to announce the continued expansion of KTSU 90.9 FM with a new digital station. The Vibe will be the digital and innovative Urban Alternative station, powered by KTSU. The new format will appeal to Millennials and the Generation Z demographic, offering the latest in Hip Hop, R&B and Neo-Soul on the FM dial and through 24-hour online streaming. Over the Labor Day weekend, The Vibe, which offers the latest in Hip Hop, R&B and Neo-Soul, will take over programming of the 90.9 FM dial from 9 a.m. Friday, September 4, 2020, through 5 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2020.

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GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT UNVEILS NEW SIGNATURE IMMERSIVE POP-UP CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

The Gaylord Texan Resort announces its 17th annual Lone Star Christmas event.

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Brown Sugar to Add Exclusive Original Programming

Popular Streaming Service for African Americans to Release New Documentary "Am I Black Enough?" on Feb. 12

Brown Sugar - the popular new subscription-video-on-demand service featuring the biggest collection of the baddest African-American movies of all-time - announced today that it will add exclusive original content beginning this month.

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Clear Bag Policy in Effect for OTR II

Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour on September 15 & 16, 2018, NRG Stadium

Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Jay-Z and Beyoncé - OTR II Tour and Taylor Swift-reputation Stadium Tour at NRG Stadium. Jay-Z and Beyoncé will perform in NRG Stadium for two nights, September 15-16, 2018. Taylor Swift will follow with her reputation Tour, on September 29, 2018.

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The She Is A CEO Foundation Will Honor Girl Champions at Awards Dinner

Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote

THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich the lives of girls and inspire our future CEOs. The dinner will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa (Museum District) 5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005, from 6-9:30pm.

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Texas Standard Debuts Classic Shirt Designs for Fall Collection

Performance-Hybrid Polos tout both craftsmanship and quality

DALLAS (Sep. 10, 2018) – Texas Standard, a Dallas-based premium men’s clothing and accessories brand that embodies the essence of the Texas gentleman, has released three new performance hybrid polos and six new versions of their classic, button-down sport shirts. All performance hybrid polos include Texas Standards’ hidden button-down collar feature to ensure shape retention.

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HCDE Head Start Recruits Students for Immediate Openings in 4 Communities

Four Harris County Department of Education Head Start centers (Baytown, Humble, La Porte and Tidwell) are recruiting students ages 3-5 for preschool for the 2018-19 school year. In addition, Early Head Start services to children 6 weeks to 3 years of age are available at the Baytown Head Start Center.

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Kiehl's Since 1851 Partners with Bright Pink to Advocate for Education and Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Kiehl’s Since 1851 to Donate $50,000 via Limited Edition Butterstick Lip Treatment Duo and Breast Cancer Awareness Month Program

This year, in honor the brand’s commitment to women’s health, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, is proud to donate $50,000 to Bright Pink, the national non-profit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women:

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Cadillac Live Takes Online Luxury Shopping to the Next Level

Digital showroom launches in U.S., providing personalized car shopping experience and a unique way to explore Cadillac’s lineup

Part personal shopper and part interactive digital showroom, Cadillac Live launched today in the United States, expanding the reach of Cadillac’s uniquely immersive luxury-shopping experience to mobile devices and desktops across the country.

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Texas Family Law Attorney Meredith Clark Helps Mother Retain Parental Rights

Houston family law attorney Meredith Clark obtains dismissal on behalf of client in parental rights case.

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Twin Sister Doctors Combine Specialty Practices to Grow Health Care Options in Houston

Shalondria Simpson, PharmD, and her twin sister LaShondria Simpson-Camp, MD, combined their uniquely different practices with their collective passion for the health and wellness of others, to create a Cosmetic and Medical Spa in downtown Houston called Tru Essence.

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Harry Potter Film Concert Series Returns to the Houston Symphony

Tickets now available at houstonsymphony.org

Audiences will experience the next chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Houston Symphony performing Nicholas Hooper’s entire score live to pictureThe Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to Jones Hall with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert, the sixth film in the Harry Potter series. On April 10–11, the Houston Symphony will perform Nicholas Hooper’s incredible score live from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Pheasant Run Resort Rallies in Support of Travel and Tourism Industry

Today Pheasant Run Resort announced a contest to help increase awareness of the impact travel and tourism have on the community of St Charles, IL.

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Even Oprah Had to Fight Depression -- Find Out How She Did It

Many people have the misconception that depression is a white man's disease. It is not. Black people also suffer from depression but are more reluctant to talk about it or seek help. Even billionaire Oprah Winfrey had to overcome depression, and her being famous was not a cure!

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“Girls Trip, “Get Out,” “Black-ish,” Garner Multiple Wins at 49th NAACP Image Awards

The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross.