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"A Day Without A Woman" Strike Planned By Women's March Organizers

On Monday, a video message was broadcast from Hillary Clinton to the audience at the MAKERS Conference on women’s leadership in California. It was the former Presidential candidate’s first statement since the inauguration of her opponent, President Donald Trump.

Crime Stoppers of Houston to Launch New Podcast: The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious

Crime Stoppers of Houston is excited to announce the launch of its new weekly podcast, The Balanced Voice with Rania Mankarious, premiering on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00am. Hosted by Crime Stoppers of Houston’s CEO, the mission of the podcast is to have balanced conversations with local and national newsmakers that offer real solutions to our nation’s most pressing issues. The podcast will be available on Facebook, YouTube and all major podcast platforms including ApplePodcast, Spotify, SoundCloud and GooglePodcast.

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The 7th Annual Women of Substance Honoree Announcement Party

More than 150 fashionable friends joined the 2023 Women of Substance on Thursday, September 28th at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Galleria for the Announcement and Portrait Unveiling of the 7th Annual Women of Substance Honorees. This notable luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Post Oak Hotel.

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Remembering Claudia Marie Llorens Moran

Claudia Marie Llorens Moran made her grand entrance into this world on October 6, 1930, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. And on January 1, 2017, she made her peaceful exit in Houston, TX. The beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend died at the age of 86.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Offer His Vision for Houston’s Future in State of the City 2022

Mayor Sylvester Turner will deliver his seventh annual message at this year’s State of the City event, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at Hilton Americas-Houston Grand Ballroom.

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Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs To Step Down

Boone Isaacs was the first Black person to hold the position.

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Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.

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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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Mayor Turner Police ReformTask Force Members

The 45-Houstonians Named to the Mayor Sylvester Turner Police Reform Task Force

Chair – Laurence “Larry” Payne Director of Strategic Partnerships, Civic Engagement and Critical Conversations for the Houston Public Librar

Governor's Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2019. Established in 1982, the Barbara Jordan Media Awards recognize the respectful, accurate portrayal of people with disabilities by media professionals and students. In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, GCPD and their partners at the Texas A&M University Department of Communication, Journalism Studies created a virtual awards program honoring the winners and highlighting their outstanding work.

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Former TSU Regent Selected to Serve as Interim Dean of Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Texas Southern University has announced that former Texas Southern University Regent Gary Bledsoe will assume the role of interim dean at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Bledsoe will lead the law school through its American Bar Association compliance requirements. Bledsoe will assume his new position November 1.

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Compelling Bestseller Helps Families Of Missing Children Cope With Unspeakable Grief

Four years ago, Marie White's youngest child was abducted, and in that instant, White's family became one of a frightening statistic.

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Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice

Musical tunes provided by The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University greeted more than 320 guests who gathered at River Oaks Country Club, on October 20 to support Houston Hospice generously.

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Houston Native Patrols Seas from the Air for U.S. Navy

Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaac West, a native of Houston, wanted to be more independent and reach for success.

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Commissioner Ellis Responds To Houston Port Authority’s Disparity Numbers for M/WBE’s

Port Of Houston 2020 Budget – $425 Million and 0.09% To Black Firms

Today, the Houston Port Authority released the results of a disparity study looking at the access that minority and women-owned businesses have to the Port Authority’s contracting dollars. In response, County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who championed Harris County’s disparity study, and advocated for the Port Authority to complete a study as well, issued the following statement:

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The Pilot Dance Project in Partnership with Mystic Lyon Presents: A Conversation with Brother(hood) Dance

The Pilot Dance Project and Mystic Lyon are pleased to present a discussion on contemporary black dance with an intimate reception to follow for Brooklyn-based artists Brother(hood) Dance. This event will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at Mystic Lyon in the historic Fifth Ward at 5007 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020.

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TSU, HGAC to Begin New Transportation Internship Program

Texas Southern University (TSU) and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) have partnered to facilitate an internship program for TSU transportation studies students. A memorandum of understanding was signed in March.

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Renovation Pros Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV In New Series 'Two Steps Home'

In a new eight-episode limited series, home renovation and real-estate experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, best known for their earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, guide clients through the daun

In their new HGTV series Two Steps Home, Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, hosts of the earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, take a two-step approach as they help clients through the challenging process of selling their home and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs.

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Mostyn Law Commissions Artwork Saluting Vice President Kamala Harris

Paintings by local artists to be awarded in a consumer giveaway with Majic 102

Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and Kaima Marie, among others, will be awarded in an online consumer sweepstakes with Majic 102 (KMJQ-FM/Houston), in support of Mostyn Law’s 1-800-TRUCKWRECK initiatives.

Mayor Sylvester Turner named honorary chair of "FestEve! A Night for the Arts"

September event at Glasscock School of Continuing Studies honors outstanding arts contributors

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will serve as the honorary chair of the Community Artists’ Collective’s “FestEve! A Night for the Arts” Saturday, September 14, at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University.