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How Black Women Are Affected Differently By Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is perhaps one of the most dangerous diseases because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and has metastasized, or spread to other parts of the body very quickly, often without the knowledge of the victim. It is also the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women, with more than 22,000 US women facing a potential diagnosis in the next few years, and around 15,000 dying from it.
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus Tackles the Cause for Autism
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus, a champion for community empowerment epitomizes being his "brothers" keeper. Known for showing NO MERCI on the field, but off the field, he is known for utilizing his platform to give hope and touch lives. Founder of the WithMerci Foundation, Mercilus work is focused on providing advocate services and financial support to families of children with disabilities and special needs.
Teaching “Those Kids”
3 Easy Signs to Identify “Those Kids” in a Deficit Mindset Culture
Who are “those kids”? They are the love interest of a deficit mindset culture. They are the kids that never seem to “fit in”. They are group of kids that schools get frustrated with the most in every kind of imaginable way and the data reflects that frustration. When you see a child and you are only able to see the negative attributes about them, or you are unable to see them beyond typical stereotypes or biases.
Deval Patrick Raises $2.2 Million in Six Weeks As He Mounts Uphill Presidential Campaign
Deval Patrick raised $2.2 million in the final six weeks of the fourth quarter, his campaign tells CNN, as the former Massachusetts governor mounts a longshot presidential campaign.
Red Bull Presents: Yung Chris & LeAndre Douglas Choreography Class
One-on-one all styles street dance competition, Red Bull Dance Your Style, returns with a full 2020 calendar and full-fledged tour before heading to the World Finals.
Archway Gallery presents Roots to Revolution
Featuring New Paintings by Mohammad Ali Bhatti
The gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m., and Monday through Thursday by appointment. To see the exhibition by appointment, please contact the gallery in advance to arrange a private tour. Out of an abundance of caution, only groups of 10 or less will be allowed in the gallery for these tours. Email the gallery at info@archwaygallery.com for details.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces $1 Million Product Donation to NAACP Empowerment Programs
Essential Items to be Sent to Black Communities in Need as a Result of COVID-19 and Recent Unrest
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today announced a $1 million product donation to the NAACP Empowerment Programs. The donation will provide essential items to the organization and its charity partners, supporting Black communities impacted by COVID-19 and recent unrest across the U.S. The Company is making the donation as part of its recently launched Bringing Home Everywhere program, a $10 million plan that is providing essential home products to communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” with Tommy Bahama Thursday, June 4
This Week Featuring the Key Lime Martini and Grapefruit Basil Martini
Join lifestyle expert Gretchen Connelie in the kitchen for a taste of the island lifestyle – no island required! Relax at home and log on to the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” @tommybahamarestaurant Thursday, June 4, 6:00pm EST/3:00pm PST.
Fisk Jubilee Singers® Announce New Album, Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album), Releasing on 6/26/20, Including “Glory / Stranger” (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders), Available Today
The Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University announce their newest album, Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album), available June 26, 2020, with the pre-order/save and the release of new song, “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders),” both available today, 6/19/20. Also today, “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders)” can be found on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist. Pre-order/save the album and/or listen to “Glory / Stranger (feat. Derek Minor & Shannon Sanders)” HERE.
HCDE continues in distributing food, masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves
"Harris County Department of Education is committed to helping our community through this troubling time." Eric DickFamilies Receive Care Packages March 27 at J.D. Walker Head View photos from packaging and distribution events. Care packages for Harris County Department of Education Head Start families were assembled and distributed by HCDE staff March 27. The program called “Because We Care” provides food items meeting healthy food guidelines selected by nutrition staff at HCDE Head Start during the COVID-19, stay-at-home order.
Houston Symphony At-Home Livestream Recital Series
This week, the Houston Symphony launches its new Living Room Series—hour-long livestream recitals by the world-class musicians of the Houston Symphony, Friday nights at 8 p.m.
American Black Film Festival’s Greenlighters Academy Returns to Los Angeles for 2nd Year July 22-25 to Help Train Future Filmmakers
ABFF Ventures, parent company of the American Black Film Festival, recently announced the current class of student fellows accepted into its 2018 ABFF Greenlighters Academy. The second annual event, sponsored by Turner, is a pipeline program designed to give students of color with an interest in the executive track, a firsthand look inside the corporate footprint of the film and television industry.
September is the New January: Get a Jump Start on Healthy Eating Goals with SweetLeaf Stevia
Reducing added sugars can help reduce weight and risk of chronic disease.
As the year winds down, thoughts turn to the holiday season, replete with its many food and drink temptations, as well as New Year's resolutions to erase the inevitable weight gain. For many Americans, setting goals for the new year includes the desire to begin healthier eating patterns, which encourage a healthy body weight and help prevent and reduce chronic disease, according to the U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). There's no better time than now to enter the holiday season with a healthier weight and diet.
Downtown District announces 2019 Heartmade Harvest Market lineup
Free outdoor event at Main Street Square to feature more than 70 regional artists
On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Houston Downtown Management District (Downtown District) partners with Tracy Carlson Photography and Crush Design Co. to present the annual Heartmade Harvest Market at Main Street Square, located at Main and McKinney in the heart of Downtown Houston. The event is free to attend, and all booth fees benefit Artists for Artists, a Houston-based organization that offers assistance to local artists experiencing career-threatening emergencies.
The Tina Turner Musical Priority Access Begins Tomorrow, June 5 at 10:00 AM ET
Tickets for the Broadway premiere of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale to the general public this Friday, June 7th at 10:00 AM ET through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 877-250-2929. Get Priority Access to buy tickets tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th from 10:00 AM ET by going to www.TinaOnBroadway.com now and signing up for the newsletter.
Direct Energy Presents Mango Punch! in Concert Mar. 24 at Levy Park
Latin-infused music and the blues rule the day, while Chef Tim Love will also host food pop ups
The Tony Vega Band has been singing the blues since 1997 and stomping across the globe ever since, leaving a die-hard throng of cultivated fans in its wake. The band’s Black Magic Box CD, released in 2016, “transports you to the golden age of the blues, further proving Tony is the blues ‘Monster’ that ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons claims him to be.” The mix of Americana, rhythm and blues and pure blues will engage audiences of diverse musical tastes.
G. ENTERTAINMENT proudly presents Indianapolis’ Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration Weekend Kick- Off with the “What the Funk” Concert
Featuring Zapp, Lakeside, Average White Band, The Bar-Kays, Klymaxx (featuring Bernadette Cooper), Trouble Funk, Circle City Band, & The Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign; Powered by Media Sponsor SHEEN MAGA
Kicking off his return to national concert promotion in 2021, veteran Promoter Geno Shelton's 3-City "A Night of Legends" tour featuring Charlie Wilson and the Isley Brothers shook the stages like a 7.5 earthquake. Still riding that wave, Shelton (better known as DJ Geno) is also enjoying the spotlight "Black Concert
ICE officials under Trump told to wipe phones when leaving agency
The phones of several top Trump-era Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials were deactivated when they left their positions and the data contained on them likely wiped, a court filing released late last week shows.
Communities In Schools of Houston celebrates 10-year anniversary of Mental Health Initiative
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Houston marks the 10th anniversary of its Mental Health Initiative, (MHI) which was launched in September 2012 to expand mental health support across the Houston-area campuses it serves. For the past 43 years, supporting students' mental health and well-being has been at the core of what CIS does. With the MHI, the organization was able to implement targeted efforts to collectively address the growing mental health needs on CIS campuses.
September Is National Chronic Pain Month and Is Witness to Houston Dermatologist
Who Has Developed A Groundbreaking New Class of Topical Pharmaceuticals That Has Potential to Reduce the Opioid Crisis in America
Moore Relief Dermaceuticals contain natural cosmetic ingredients that do not require OTC or prescription regulation The products have been launched and be available for purchase on www.moorerelief.com as of Tuesday July 5, 2022
