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Local Leaders Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Improve Access to Healthy Food in Houston’s Sunnyside Neighborhood
The Sunnyside neighborhood in South Houston will soon have better access to fresh, healthy food thanks to a new United Health Foundation $675,000 grant presented to the Recipe for Success Foundation. United Health Foundation unveiled the unique partnership at a ceremony at Hope Farms recently with retired NFL Wide Receiver Ricky Sanders serving as M.C..
2017 National Women's Soccer League Game of the Week Begins Live Saturday, April 15
Lifetime and National Women's Soccer League Broadcast Schedule & On-air Talent Announcement
Lifetime and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the 2017 NWSL Game of the Week on Lifetime live broadcast schedule, which includes 22 regular-season matches, both playoff semifinal games and the NWSL Championship.
The Forgotten Issue - Police Violence Against Black Men (and Women)
A photo of Colin Kaepernick tweeted out by Jennifer Lee Chan on August 26, 2016 launched a public debate. Kaepernick stated his action (sitting, which led to kneeling, during the anthem) was due to the oppression of people of color and ongoing issues with police brutality.
Doug Jones Won U.S. Senate Race in Alabama Because of Black Women Trying to “Save America”
Doug Jones defeated Roy Moore in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race with the overwhelming support of black women voters, 98 percent of whom cast their ballots for the Democrat. According to CNN’s exit polls, only 34 percent of white women voted for Jones, with 63 percent of that voter bloc offering their support to Moore instead. The Republican has been accused of pursuing inappropriate relationships with teen girls as an adult.
R.I.P. Robert Guillaume, 89, Emmy-Award Winning Actor and Star of “Benson”
Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor).
Missouri City Council Connection for Monday, March 16
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTX City Councilmembers had a new system in place at the Monday, March 16 meeting to ensure proper safety for everyone in attendance. In alliance with local, state and national guidelines, City Council, staff and the audience practiced social distancing throughout the meeting.
Minority (and WOMAN) Owned Organic Hair Care Line Changing the Industry
The official Launch for Tress Organix began in April 2019 and was created by mompreneur and beauty enthusiast, Pam Trice. Tress Organix is an all-natural product line that was designed to revitalize damaged hair strands into stronger, longer tresses. Their mission is to empower women around the world with the organic products needed to make a transformative hair recovery and grow a beautiful head of strong tresses!
Rep. Thierry Helps Combat Food Insecurity In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
State Representative Shawn Thierry (D-Houston) announced that Texas Health and Human Services will launch its disaster food relief program for families impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Harris County.The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers short-term food assistance benefits to families recovering from a disaster.
17.7% of Texas Residents Are Uninsured
Efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 depend on the nation’s ability to provide testing and treatment for all Americans, even the 28.5 million who lack health insurance. As the number of coronavirus cases rise, issues surrounding access to healthcare and insurance have reached new levels of importance. Unfortunately, after sharp declines in the number of Americans without health insurance following the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, the uninsured rate rose for the first time in 2018.
“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” Producer Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Netflix Deal
Kenya Barris has become the newest big-ticket addition to Netflix’s lineup of television producers.
U.S. District Judge Rules Orleans Criminal Court Can No Longer Jail Anyone for Failing to Pay Fines or Fees Without Neutral Hearing
Everyone who owes fines and fees from criminal convictions in Orleans Parish must have the chance to plead poverty in a “neutral forum” before landing in jail for failing to pay, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Spike Lee Gets Rights to Use Unreleased Prince Song in New Film, ‘BlacKkKlansman’
While Spike Lee’s upcoming BlacKkKlansman movie has already received critical acclaim ahead of its August 10th release, viewers are in for a treat at the end of the movie when a Prince song plays; something the award-winning director believes was meant to be.
The search is on for Texas' top youth volunteers of 2020
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two Texas honorees $1,000 scholarship, a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Today through November 5, 2019, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for Texas' top youth volunteers of the year.
City of Houston Establishes First Houston Music Advisory Board
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs recognized the need to establish an advisory board to impact and influence the City’s work. The ordinance will permanently establish the HMAB made up of nine (9) action-oriented members to continue this work.
Hispanic Heritage Month Chef Profile: Chef Jeffrey Taylor is Serving Puerto Rican and Soul Food Flavors with Japanese Technique
Grilled Shrimp, a beautiful corn puree, and pickled blueberries were one of the lively dishes presented by New York native Chef Jeffrey Taylor for his "Celebration of Life" menu at Black Chef Table in August. The menu brought a fusion of his heritage and professional training and gave some history into his own life experiences. Being a chef was something he always knew he would do. That determination has kept his culinary journey evolving and allowed him to stand out.
Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
Mayor Turner Launches 10th Annual Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition
Applications are now open for the Liftoff Houston Startup Business Plan Competition, where three winners will each receive $10,000 in seed money to fund their dreams of entrepreneurship. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Drives Sustainability Campaign with Upcoming Show, 'Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under'
Hyundai Motor’s award-winning all-electric SUV supports the American actor’s eco-centric exploration of Australia in ‘Down to Earth with Zac Efron: Down Under’ IONIQ 5’s integral role in the inspirational docuseries to deliver campaign message of ‘Take Small Steps to Make A Big Difference’ Campaign includes a viral film highlighting eco-friendly features of IONIQ 5 and Roblox and interactive Instagram reels challenges that will drive donations to EARTHDAY.ORG
Velvet Taco Celebrates the Holidays with "Merry Christmas" Marketing Campaign
Start A New Holiday Tradition, Velvet Taco-Style with Catering, Gift Cards, '12 Days of Tacos' Giveaway, & Holiday-Inspired Taco
Velvet Taco announces the company’s holiday campaign, Merry Resistmas, encouraging guests to resist the ordinary holiday traditions and fare with the brand’s iconic, neon catering taco box, gift cards, and Weekly Taco Feature – or what the brand calls the WTF – the Fa-La-La Brisket Feast.
ALEX THE ASTRONAUT Shares New Video Celebrating Friendship Through Post-Traumatic Growth - WATCH NOW!
‘HOW TO GROW A SUNFLOWER UNDERWATER’ - NEW ALBUM OUT JULY 22 LATEST ALBUM IS AN INTIMATE EXPLORATION OF POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Out Magazine, “Out 100” Artist: “Alex the Astronaut’s music doesn’t fit into a specific genre as much as it creates vivid worlds for the listener to live in… an angsty yet jubilant exploration of identity and self”
