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Mayor Turner Appoints New Director of Communications
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Mary Benton as the new Director of Communications effective immediately. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations, strategic communications, crisis communications, and social media strategy.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Mourns the Death of 9/11 First Responder Luis Alvarez and Urges Passage of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund
Jackson Lee: “Americans are, from time to time, appropriately reminded of the horror of that day, the valor that shone through, and the lifelong ailments many have as a result of their heroism on that day. One such moment occurred last month when Luis, together with others who have been directly impacted by the horror of 9/11, appeared before Congress to testify in support of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Tracy Chapman wins CMA Award for ‘Fast Car’ decades after song’s debut
Tracy Chapman continues to make history with her 1988 hit “Fast Car” after winning song of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Awards.
Rubén Blades Named 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™
Proceeds from the annual tribute gala will benefit the charitable efforts of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®
The Latin Recording Academy® today announced that eight-time Latin GRAMMY® and nine-time GRAMMY®-winner, singer-songwriter, producer, musician, actor and activist, Rubén Blades will be the 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year™.
Blinken names chief diversity officer to lead change on a 'problem as old as the department itself'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken named retired ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley as the department's first chief diversity and inclusion officer Monday, a step that current and former diplomats said reflects Blinken's seriousness about improving diversity at America's oldest Cabinet agency.
US identifies and sanctions two Iranian intelligence officers for abduction and 'probable death' of Bob Levinson
The Trump administration on Monday identified and sanctioned two senior Iranian intelligence officials whom the US government says were involved in the abduction and "probable death" of former FBI agent Robert Levinson.
5 Black Service Members Shaping Contemporary Military History
Black Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War, paving the way for Black service members today.
Condoleezza Rice to Deliver Keynote Address at Rice University, Available via Livestream
Renowned diplomat and former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is set to engage in a compelling discussion on American leadership at Rice University's campus on February 15th, 2024. Hosted by the prestigious Baker Institute for Public Policy, this exclusive event will provide invaluable insights into the current geopolitical landscape and the challenges facing leaders both domestically and internationally.
New Ford CEO's Resume Includes Furniture And Football
Hackett, 62, was named Monday to replace Mark Fields, who was ousted after a three-year tenure. The stock price fell almost 40% with Fields in charge, and Ford fell behind competitors in the race to develop electric and later self-driving cars.
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.
These historically Black universities just got their biggest ever financial gifts all thanks to one generous donor
Four historically Black colleges and universities announced that they have each received the largest single donation in their long-standing history.
Klein Collins High School Alumna Alex McBride Nominated by Television Academy for 42nd College Television Awards
Alex McBride, an alumna of Klein Collins High School in Spring, Texas, has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 42nd College Television Awards—a national competition.
A Picture Emerges of Tennessee Church Shooting Suspect
As detectives investigate a deadly church shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, Tennessee, a picture is starting to emerge of accused gunman Emanuel Samson.
Black-Owned Houston Vodka Brand Plans Historic Juneteenth Launch with HBCU Music Fest that Gives Back to Students
Lucky Daye, Wale, Chrisette Michele, Aiyana-Lee Among the Headliners at GO3’s Juneteenth Concert to Benefit TSU & Prairie View A&M
General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka brand, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka on Juneteenth Weekend with a Music Festival and celebration to benefit Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M students!
Wale to Headline Juneteenth HBCU Benefit Concert Presented by General Orders No. 3 Vodka
Houston Black-Owned Vodka Brand Launches with Historic Music Fest Giveback
General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka brand, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka on Juneteenth Weekend with a concert featuring Wale, Lucky Daye, Chrisette Michelle and others to give back to Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M students!
Laura Ingalls Wilder's name has been stripped from a prestigious book award because of racist themes
After months of deliberation, the organization behind a prestigious book award has decided to remove the name of author Laura Ingalls Wilder because of her portrayal of Native Americans.
2017 Was a Great Year to Be Rich
It's never a bad year to be rich, exactly. But 2017 turned out to be a particularly good one. Rich people are doing so well these days that their spending on luxury goods isn't even keeping up.
Tobacco Use Jumps 80% In Top-grossing Movies
In 2016, 41% of top-grossing US movies showed people using tobacco, according to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a decrease from the year before. However, there was an 80% increase in incidents of tobacco use in those movies from 2015 to 2016.
Model, Lifestyle Guru And Entrepreneur B. Smith Dead At 70
Lifestyle guru, actress & model B. Smith has died. Smith’s husband made the unfortunate announcement on his Facebook page this morning. B. Smith’s legendary career started as a model in the 1960s. Smith made news as the first Black woman to be featured on the cover of the young woman’s magazine Mademoiselle.
Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Lugo Headlines University of Houston-Downtown’s Kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month
University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) kicks off a month of events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a program highlighting the business school’s partnerships with influential Latino business associations followed by a performance by Grammy Award-winning singer Leslie Lugo.
