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UNCF Houston 2021 Virtual Walk for Education – Houston

UNCF has reimagined the Walk, and they are going virtual! Show your support by making a donation, participate individually, form or join a team. Make a difference while practicing social distancing—walk, run, cycle, dance—all in honor of UNCF, our students and schools. Then, join the virtual walk online on Sept. 18 (1 p.m. CDT) and celebrate with UNCF during a nationwide virtual event featuring celebrities, member presidents, students, alumni and others!

Houston Chamber Choir presents By Local at South Main Baptist Church on Nov. 16 featuring Houston composers

Third concert of the season starts at 7:30 p.m.

Houston’s vibrant and active arts scene is enriched by a growing number of A-List composers. In Houston Chamber Choir’s third concert of the season, titled By Local, five of these composers are in the spotlight with a diverse program showcasing their immense creative talents. The Houston Chamber Choir will bring its special flair to these pieces. The evening extravaganza will include talks from each of the presenting composers throughout the concert, including Mark Buller, Daniel Knaggs, Pierre Jalbert, Rob Landes and David Ashley White. As an additional treat, patrons will enjoy viewing artwork created by several of Houston’s local visual artists who will display their pieces in a joint gallery exhibition and reception prior to the concert.

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Houston’s 37th Postmaster to Be Officially Sworn-In

 Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017. 

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Houston Housing Authority Breaks Ground on First Multifamily Housing Dev

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston, City Council Member Karla Cisneros, and others join HHA to break ground on the City’s newest mixed-income community

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HOUSTON TEXANS ANNOUNCE 2021 HOME GAME THEMES

HOUSTON – With the help of Season Ticket Members, Community Partners, Legends and Cheerleaders, the Houston Texans announced today the themes for each home game of the 2021 season.

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Gulf Coast AFL-CIO Announces Early Endorsement of John Whitmire for Houston Mayor

Following a vote by union delegates, the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO today announced their endorsement of John Whitmire for Houston Mayor.

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Latinos Power Up to Vote

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that in the next six months Latinos will no longer be the minority but the majority. A static that excites the members of Jolt, the largest Latino progressive organization in Texas, since with greater numbers comes greater power. However, legislators are not utilizing Latinos' political power. Latinos across the country are expected to support different agendas, show up at the ballot box, and check this and that box but no one is really listening to what they want. No one is taking the time to invest in the community but expects the community to invest in them. Antonio Arellano, Interim Executive Director of Jolt, thinks it is time out for that. If any political party wants to capture Latinos they must first invite them to the party.

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The Janus Case and The Continuing Attack On Workers

On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Janus v. AFSCME; a ruling is expected in a few months. The case is the culmination of a concerted right-wing attack on the unions of teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses and other public sector workers.

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Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service

Shell Oil Company volunteers spend holiday working along with other companies & individuals

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate volunteers on Monday, January 15, 2018, which is MLK Day.

The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary Season with “Single Black Female”

The Ensemble Theatre continues its 45th Anniversary Season with the production of Single Black Female by Lisa B. Thompson. The Theatre welcomes back who was last seen in The Lawsons: A Civil Rights Love Story.

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Planet Fitness Opens New Club Location in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union Community

The new club will complement the vibrant and convenient lifestyle that Greater OST/South Union is known for

Houston Fitness Partners, LLC, a Planet Fitness franchisee operating 30+ locations in the Houston metro area, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest club located at 6102 Scott St in Houston’s Greater OST/South Union community. The innovative health club looks forward to bringing its Judgement Free Zone®, outstanding amenities and affordable prices to Greater OST/South Union residents and providing a one-stop-shop for physical and mental wellness.

YMCA of Greater Houston Announces Phase Two Amenities

Wellness centers, child watch, indoor group exercise classes and family swim offered at select locations

The YMCA of Greater Houston is excited to announce Phase Two information as part of the organization’s phased opening approach. As the Y remains committed to keeping members, staff and program participants as safe as possible, the following new offerings are available:

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PVAMU secures $110K emergency grant for graduating seniors amid COVID-19 crisis

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Prairie View A&M University a $110,000 emergency grant to provide relief for seniors on the verge of graduating who have suffered economic hardships due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Houston Texans And Partners Launch $400,000 Grant To Support Social Justice And Racial Equity Initiatives In Houston

The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.

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Mayor Turner Joins The Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo To Launch OPEN FOR BUSINESS Grant Portal

$20 Million Earmarked For Diverse Houston-Area Small Businesses And Non-Profits Applications Accepted August 9 – 23, 2022

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity in partnership with Wells Fargo on Tuesday, July 26, to announce the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to distribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Final Call To Voters For Houston's Decisive City Elections, Dec. 9th

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, marks a pivotal day for Houston as election polls, open from 7 am to 7 pm, invite voters to conclude the heated run-off elections. The positions up for grabs include the mayoral seats for Houston and Bellaire, the Houston City Controller, and council seats for Houston and Baytown. Up until Monday, an impressive count of over 107,000 Houstonians have already cast their ballots, in-person and by mail.

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Class of 2019: Saluting African American and Hispanic High School Valedictorians

Twelve years (13 if you include Kindergarten) of school makes the hassle definitely worth the tassel. High school seniors across our city don the ceremonial cap and gown for one of the most important walks of their life, the walk to receive their diploma. With bright smiles and wide eyes, they accept their diploma in their right hand and turn their tassel with their left hand.

TSU Receives Grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation

Texas Southern University has been selected as one of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities to receive a $125,000 grant from the Baker Hughes Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year. The grants, totaling $800,000, are part of the Foundation’s long-running mission to promote education and opportunity in the communities where Baker Hughes employees live and work. The funds will help provide financial support for a wide variety of scholarships, technological infrastructure, career readiness and curriculum development programs.

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Deadline for The Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship Program Approaching

Only one student will win a scholarship to cover all expenses to an HBCU of their choice, joining an impressive group of previous “Full Ride” Scholars

Tom Joyner is reminding students that the deadline for the Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program is rapidly approaching.

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The 16th Annual Texas Med Run Focuses on Children's Needs

The Harris Health System CAPES Program provides more than just support for families across the country

Houston, Texas - The 16th Annual The Texas Med Run, 10K. 5K Run/Walk and Kids K, will be highlighting the growing need of support for children in the Houston area.