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Macy's Surpasses Its 200th Backstage Store Opening At Macy's Baybrook Mall

Macy’s Backstage opens in 23 new locations on August 10, including Macy’s Baybrook Mall in Friendswood

Macy’s will open Macy’s Backstage within its location at Macy’s Baybrook Mall on August 10. This location is the fourth Backstage to open in the Houston area, joining Macy’s Backstage at Macy’s Willowbrook Mall, Macy’s Pearland Town Center as well as Macy’s Post Oak Mall in College Station, TX. Macy’s off-price business commitment has successfully expanded Backstage to more than 200 Macy’s stores, allowing customers to shop both merchandise offerings in one shopping trip.

New Avenida Houston Welcome Center, a Gateway to the City

The most recent addition to Avenida Houston convention and entertainment campus is the long-awaited Welcome Center which features three distinct experiences: the city’s official Welcome Center; Launch, a retail outlet; and Avenida Eats, a grab-and-go eatery. Located inside the George R. Brown Convention Center, the new Welcome Center is accessible from the building or the outside plaza. The Welcome Center celebrates its grand opening Friday, July 26, 2019.

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JJ Hairston's 10th Album "Miracle Worker" & Book "A Miracle Marriage" Available Now!

GRAMMY nominated, Billboard Music Award Winner, and seven-time Stellar Award winner JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise's 10th album Miracle Worker, is available now via Hairston’s JamesTown Music, which is distributed exclusively by Entertainment One. Hairston’s 10th album is accompanied by the release of a relationship book with his wife, Trina Hairston, titled, A Miracle Marriage. Fans can currently catch JJ and Trina Hairston on the multi-city "Love & Miracles Tour." Tour stops can be found at: JJHairston.com

Allstate Agency Owner Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Houston Community

Allstate agency owner Lilla Wright, is reaching a major milestone this year. Wright is celebrating 50 years of helping Houston residents protect what matters most to them, including their family, their homes, their automobiles and their lives.

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Black Wealth 2020 Adds HBCUs to Its Economic Empowerment Agenda

The catalyst for Black wealth also applauds Robert Smith's gift to Morehouse Graduates

The short-term economic impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is $15 billion - rivaling corporations such as Bank of America in its more than 177,000 employees.

NAACP and CRL: Student Debt Weighs Heaviest on Black America

From its founding in 1909 to today, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has endured as a vital advocacy organization dedicated to freedom and justice for all. From July 20-24, the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization’s annual convention met for the 110th time in Detroit’s Cobo Hall.

Space Center Houston Empowers the Houston Area as a Significant Economic Leader

A new economic impact study details the many ways the nonprofit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, helps drive the greater Houston economy and tourism, provides employment and supports Houston’s brand as “Space City.”

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FOX News Political Analyst and Respected Attorney Nyanza Davis Moore Announces Upcoming Events Surrounding Congressional Candidacy

Respected attorney and FOX News political analyst, Nyanza Davis Moore, officially announced upcoming events surrounding her candidacy for US Congress in 2020 for Texas’ 22 Congressional District. To aide in her fight against a corrupt system in Washington D.C. Moore will host her next event on Friday, August 2, 2019. The event will be held at the Art Station Theater located at 5384 Manor Drive. Stone Mountain, GA, 30083.

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JaeRene Shoots for the Stars with Budding Music Career

Go ahead, ask any of the younger kids in this generation what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re likely going to get a high response of those stating they strive to be a “star.” However, what most of them do not realize, is the hard work, mental strength, and dedication it takes to be just that - a star! One particular musician on the rise, JaeRene, sat down with me and shared some insight on her journey to stardom, along with what it takes to pursue a career in the music industry. But I have to tell you now, if it were easy, we would all be stars.

TSU Selected as Venue for Democratic Primary Debate

Texas Southern University will serve as the venue for the third Democratic primary debate, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2019, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena.

MD Anderson Day Educates on Cancer Risk Reduction

Free event featuring giant inflatable lung put a spotlight on cancer awareness and more at The Health Museum

On Thursday, July 25, 2019 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center hosted its annual “MD Anderson Day” at The John P. McGovern Museum of Health Medical Science. Staff and physicians from MD Anderson will provide attendees of The Health Museum with healthy living and wellness resources at no cost, as well as education materials on ways to reduce their cancer risks. This free event will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and coincides with The Health Museum’s Free Family Thursday, which is open to the public every Thursday.

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CEO Leadership and Training Academy Partners Launches with “Head Start” to New Business Owners by Registering 100 Businesses in 1 Day

CEO Leadership & Training Academy announces the launch of its cutting-edge program and training model, which provides access to business fundamentals, master classes, one-on-one coaching and consultation for business start-ups and entrepreneurs in search of professional guidance. The Academy celebrates its opening with an unprecedented event, CEO Head Start: 1 Day, 100 Businesses, to be held on Saturday, August 31st, 2019, from 10am-4pm, at NuWorld Epicenter (16800 Imperial Valley Dr.).

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Celebrating the Life of Lestine Goode

Lestine Goode was a devote Christian, family man, and most importantly, my daddy. He ran the race and fought the good fight but sadly succumbed to his illness. He was laid to rest on July 24, 2019, after having a funeral worthy of the distinguished man he was. Read more about the man who not only taught me lessons to live by but also to many other children across the city under his tutelage.

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Business Style: Meet LaTanya Graham, Owner of Tailormade Resume and Career Advising

Before the corner office can be decorated, the six figure salary earned or the close of your first major deal can happen one must first land the job. Separating yourself from the pool of candidates to get the interview takes more than skill. One must know their best assets and sell them in the first thing employers touch, our resume.

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Houston Comedian Brings the Funny to NBC

Bring the Funny, NBC’s newest show which aired on July, 9, 2019, is an American comedy competition series hosted by comedian Amanda Seales. Bring the Funny’s 10- episode series features 30 contestants of various comedy acts performing in front of an audience for a chance to win $250,000. (WOW!) Series judges include Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, and Jeff Foxworthy. Ali is the the only contestant out of Houston. However, don’t mistake him as a newcomer, this laugh out loud comedian is well known in the industry.

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Non-Profit Leader Creates An Organization That Serves Marginalized Communities

Founder Ashley Arrington of AGAPE Global started a non-profit organization targeting those who have been marginalized, neglected and abused.

Texans Training Camp 2019

The Texans opened their 2019 training camp with some unanswered issues that they hope to get resolved before the season starts against the New Orleans Saints. Houston, who some have making it to the AFC Championship game returned home this year for camp after spending the last two seasons in West Virginia.

Former Florida candidate Elizabeth McCarthy admits to lying about treating Pulse shooting victims, docs show

A former Florida Democratic House candidate recently admitted to lying about removing 77 bullets from dozens of victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, a claim that led to her being cited with violating state law, according to documents released last week.

Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze to Release #HempHouston Policy Plan

Houston Mayoral Candidate Derrick Broze will unveil a new policy plan on Thursday July 18 at Midtown Bar and Grill for the Cannabis Reform of Houston meeting.

On Thursday night, Houston Mayoral candidate Derrick Broze is unveiling a new policy plan that he says will reduce crime, reduce flooding, save money, end the Drug War, and begin the process of turning Houston into a hub for Cannabis-related industries. The 8 point plan known as #HempHouston is broken down into three main categories dealing with ending the Drug War in Houston, cleaning out Buffalo Bayou, and encouraging medical, recreational, and industrial Cannabis-related businesses. Read the full outline of Hemp Houston below.

Houston Health, Harris County Sheriff to Provide Update On Mumps Outbreak at Jail

ecently, several inmates in the Harris County jail began exhibiting symptoms which are similar to the mumps virus. The mumps diagnosis comes from a doctor's clinical observation; we are awaiting test results to confirm that doctor's belief.