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Halle Bailey and Javier Bardem From Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Mexico City Premiere at Cinepolis Parque Toreo

“The Little Mermaid” Splashes into Theaters May 26, 2023

Halle Bailey and Javier Bardem, Ariel and King Triton from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, were at Mexico City’s Cinepolis Parque Toreo earlier today for the film’s Mexico City premiere. Visionary director Rob Marshall’s “The Little Mermaid” opens exclusively in theaters May 26, 2023.

John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Community Activist Gabrielle Hadnot

John Whitmire announced today that Community Activist Gabrielle Hadnot has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

"White Men Can't Jump" Red Carpet Premiere

Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together tonight on the red carpet in Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre to celebrate the premiere of 20th Century Studios’ all-new comedy “White Men Can’t Jump.” The modern remix of the 1992 film begins streaming on May 19, 2023, exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories. Event images are now available to download and share; soundbites and b-roll will be available soon.

PVAMU Announces Outstanding Spring 2023 Graduates

Earning a college degree is a challenging task. Earning a degree during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic makes this statement even more valid.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Reissues Definitive Biography on DeFord Bailey

The newly expanded book is now available exclusively on the museum’s website or in its store

The title will be widely available in bookstores and other outlets beginning June 13 through a distribution partnership with the University of Illinois Press

Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System

While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated, Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs

Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

City of Houston Awards Five Scholarships to Area High School Seniors

Scholarships were awarded to five Houston area high school seniors who shared their thoughts on ways City of Houston employees could strengthen the city and improve quality of life for residents.

Trump appealing $5 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll civil suit

Former President Donald Trump is appealing the $5 million judgment awarded by the Manhattan federal jury that found he sexually abused and defamed former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.

$5 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Arts Sector Approved During Houston City Council

Houston City Council approved a $5 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Arts Sector during this morning's City Council meeting. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) will distribute the funds through this Houston Arts and Cultural Stabilization Grant Program to arts and cultural organizations during this calendar year.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mourns the Victims of Allen, Texas Mass Shooting

Prays for Survivors’ Recovery, Including Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the victims and prays for the survivors of the deadly mass shooting in Allen, Texas, which left eight people dead and seven people injured, including a member of the Fraternity on Saturday, May 6. Alpha Brother Irvin P. Walker, II, who was shot multiple times, including in his chest and once in the right shoulder, is currently recovering after major life-saving surgery.

Houston Man Sentenced to 38 Years in Prison for Stabbing East End Neighbor

A Houston man was sentenced Wednesday to 38 years in prison by a Harris County jury for the fatal stabbing of his neighbor in the East End in 2019, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Agenda CEO Announces Charity Giveback for Entire Month of June to Send Local Kids to Summer Camp

Houston Streetwear Entrepreneur Continues to Give Back Despite Adversity

Ken Haggerty, owner of Agenda Houston, the city's premiere destination for collectable sneakers and designer streetwear, built his business around overcoming adversity, working for change, and paying it forward.

Letitia Wright conquers the Wild, Wild West in her first Produced film, Surrounded

Five years after the Civil War, freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier Moses “Mo” Washington travels west to lay claim on a gold mine- the summation of years of toil for Mo and her community. It is a mean, dangerous world for an unaccompanied Black woman in 1870 America and so Mo travels into the deep frontier disguised as a man.

38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominations Announced

Central City Productions today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV between Monday, July 24 and August 6, 2023, as well as air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds, who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year.

Brian Ellison: Unmasking Masculinity in Black Men

MFA Candidate Creates Art as a Catalyst for Healing

“Statistically, I’m not supposed to be here. Statistically, I’m supposed to be a whole lot of things other than an MFA graduate.”

New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award

The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.

2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM Celebrates Hip-Hop 50 With Stacked Night-by-Night Line-Up for Evening Concert Series

As culture connoisseurs get ready to put on their flyest fits and kicks, the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM presented by Coca-Cola® is rounding out its evening concert series with a night-by-night line-up of musicians, performers, and Hip-Hop and R&B legends at the New Orleans’ Caesar’s Superdome. This year's festival marks our first-ever, all-Black women in Hip-Hop headliner line-up of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion, which has been previously announced. Festival-goers can check out the full star-studded line-up by purchasing single-day tickets, as well as weekend packages, on sale now at www.ESSENCEFestival.com.

'Sesame Street' welcomes its first Filipino muppet

There's a new kid on the block. "Sesame Street" recently introduced TJ, its first Filipino muppet, on a segment with Kal Penn. TJ and his friend Ji-Young, a Korean American muppet who debuted in 2021, talk to the actor about the word of the day: confidence.

'Freaky Friday 2' attracts Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan

Twenty years after their version of "Freaky Friday" was released, the film's stars are in talks to return for a sequel.

Dolph Lundgren reveals cancer battle

A second opinion helped turn around actor Dolph Lundgren's battle with cancer.

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