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Black students weigh mentioning race in college admissions essays after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

Lynijah Russell debated the opening lines of her video application to Brown University for weeks before deciding to be as candid about her identity as possible.

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American Black Film Festival Award Winning "Canal Street Film" Premieres in Houston This October 2018

“Wrongful Convictions Changes the Way People Watch Films Forever”

Berry Dynamic PR Agency announces Houston’s 2nd annual Wrongful Convictions Awareness Event in presenting American Black Film Festival Award Winning "Canal Street" Clips and Conversations on October 10, 2018 at The Ensemble Theater on 3535 South Main Street. This year’s topic is “It Wasn’t Me,” a cocktail-themed symposium of never before scenes of the film with Film Director Rhyann LaMarr and Bishop Eric Garnes featuring special cast member appearances. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Event is from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Checkers Teams Up With Hometown Hero Slim Thug to Provide College Students With A Prize Pack For Fall 2023!

For over 3 years, rapper Slim Thug has partnered with America's #1 French Fry restaurant, Checkers, to bring the Houston community various events ranging from collecting gifts during the holidays for local organizations, providing lunch for HBCU students during the Final Four Weekend, feeding families at Cuney homes and more. Both Slim Thug and Checkers have a deep love for connecting and serving the community. In early June, Checkers announced their “Off To College Sweepstakes” campaign to help college students. Two lucky students will win a new laptop, a mini fridge, school supplies, items to decorate their dorm, and a surprise from Slim Thug.

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City of Houston Planning Department Announces Multimodal Mobility Study for Southeast Houston

The City of Houston Planning Department announced today the development of a multimodal mobility study inclusive of vehicular, transit, pedestrian, bicycle and freight in the area bounded by Interstate 610 to the north, State Highway 288 to the west, Sam Houston Toll Road to the south, and Interstate 45 and Galveston Road to the east.

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Comcast Set to Invest More Than $1M to Help Close Houston Area Digital Divide

Comcast, a global media and technology company, will invest more than one million dollars in 2022 to fund community programs and other efforts designed to close the digital divide for low-income residents in Greater Houston.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Performs 29 Service Projects for International Conference in Houston

Wherever the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated go, one thing is for certain. Service will be rendered. Since 1928 when the first graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Omega, was chartered, Houstonians have had a front row seat to the work of the first Greek-letter organization.

The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation Partners with City of Houston And Comp-U-Dopt to Help Close Digital Divide for Students Amid COVID-19

In response to the challenges of the digital divide and closing of schools due to COVID-19 precautions, Houston Rockets star, Russell Westbrook and his nonprofit organization, the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation has collaborated with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office of Education and Comp-U-Dopt to provide children and families with computers needed to access classwork and digital learning resources online.

Urban One, Inc. Hosts We Are One: More Than A Hashtag Virtual Town Hall For Injustices Around The Country On Thursday, June 4 At 8 p.m. ET

Veteran Media Personality Sybil Wilkes to Moderate with Featured Panelists NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson, National Urban League President Marc Morial, Political Commentator Bakari Sellers, CURLS Founder and CEO Mahisha Dellinger, Reach Media Syndicated Radio Hosts Russ Parr, Erica Campbell, Angie Ange, Rickey Smiley, Willie Moore, Jr., and Rev. Gayle Fisher-Stewart

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High School Uses Davinci 12 to Color-Correct & Grade

Jack Yates High School, the second oldest African American high school (1923) in the Houston Independent School District, is the only high school in the country to have a full Davinci Resolve 12 system with the break out panels. Students just completed hard work on their first PSA/short film with color correction and grading.

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Celebrating Women's History Month: Houston's Trailblazing Female Artists Shine Bright

BANF Highlights the Visionary Contributions of Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura in Houston's Arts Scene

As Women's History Month unfolds, the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF) proudly directs the spotlight toward three remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on Houston's artistic landscape. Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura stand as luminaries, pushing boundaries, igniting creativity, and fostering innovation within their respective spheres. Recognizing their extraordinary achievements, BANF celebrates their unwavering dedication to amplifying diverse voices and shaping the cultural narrative of Houston.

Hyatt Regency Houston Partners with RainbowWeddingNetwork.com to Host LGBTQ+ Wedding Showcase

RainbowWeddingNetwork.com expo taking place this weekend at Hyatt Regency Houston.

Texas A&M System Brands Landmark Campus in Texas Medical Center

Today, the Texas A&M University System announced the name of its landmark 5-acre campus in Houston, TX at the prominent intersection of Holcombe Blvd and Main St. near the Texas Medical Center (“TMC”). Setting a new standard for collaboration in engineering, medicine, research and education is the first all-new mixed-use campus for the Texas A&M System in Houston: Texas A&M Innovation Plaza.

Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again

Model shows recycling could dramatically slash cities’ need for fresh water resources

Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.

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Mayor Turner Steps in for Texans Whitney Mercilus Back-to-School Bash

Returning 2 Learning at Lawson Middle School

The Mayor's 8th Annual Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell will provide 25,000+ Houston area students, who have pre-registered, with free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations, vision screenings, dental screenings and other free services.

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90-year-old woman becomes oldest student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas

A 90-year-old woman earned her master’s degree and marked a historic milestone in the process, becoming the oldest person to complete coursework at the University of North Texas, according to university officials.

UniFirst Names 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarship Recipients

UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility service products for businesses, recently unveiled the recipients of their 2021 Aldo Croatti and Ronald D. Croatti Scholarships.

HP partners with the Global Business Coalition for Education and Comp-U-Dopt to provide equipment to students in Houston and Dallas

7,600 computers and monitor units to be distributed to marginalized students to enable remote learning in response to COVID-19.

HP Inc. announced that it is partnering with the Global Business Coalition for Education and Comp-U-Dopt to provide equipment to students affected by school closures due to COVID-19 in Houston, Chicago, and Dallas.

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Touchdown! Houston Texans Team Up With Comcast For $25,000 Power Play

Success on a football field starts with gearing up. Players must put on a helmet, throw in a mouth guard and strap on pads. The equipment is key. To thrive in the digital age, success depends on connectivity and requires devices. The Houston Texans recently joined Comcast Texas to make a surprise announcement – investing a total of $25,000 in the United Way of Greater Houston’s 211 HELPLINE, the Chinese Community Center, MECA and U.S. Dream Academy – Hartsfield Elementary. To celebrate, the Texans team mascot Toro along with some famous faces surprised the non-profits.

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Houston Chamber Choir: A Legacy of Excellence Continues with Artistic Transition

The Houston Chamber Choir embarks on a new chapter as Founder & Artistic Director Robert Simpson announces his transition from the helm at the end of the 2024-2025 season, coinciding with the organization's illustrious 30th anniversary. Simpson's visionary leadership has propelled the Choir to Grammy® Award-winning heights, leaving an indelible mark on the global choral landscape and enriching the cultural tapestry of Houston.

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Texas Southern University Collaborates with D.C. Firm to Create Specialized Academic Support Software

Texas Southern University has partnered with the Education Advisory Board (EAB), a research and technology company based in Washington, D.C., to improve the outcome of the University’s top priority – student success and completion.