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Guidebook for Men in Healing From Divorce Released
Daryl G. Weinman announces release of ‘Your Post-Divorce Journey Back to Yourself (For Men)’
As a child of divorce, and as a divorce attorney, Daryl G. Weinman thought she understood from several perspectives what divorcing people experience. But she realized that she did not truly understand the emotional impact that divorce can have until she went through a divorce herself. She did a lot of soul-searching and research into healing from divorce.
A Big Top Night for Houston’s SPA 50th Anniversary Gala
It was a grand affair as the Society for the Performing Arts put on its most memorable soirée to date. Appropriately themed, “The Greatest Shows on Earth,” the SPA’s 50th Anniversary Gala was the hottest ticket and a night no Houstonian wanted to miss.
Pre- Super Bowl Live Music Experience: ft. MAJOR. & Montina Coope
MAJOR. and Montina Cooper have done what so many aspiring Houston artists dream about; they have made it big! With more than 8 million views on YouTube of his hit single, “Why I Love You” and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist, MAJOR. is one of the hottest new artist’s in music.
Mayor Turner Issues Statement on the Passing of Prominent Environmentalist Terry Hershey
Mayor Sylvester Turner is among those offering condolences on the passing of Terry Hershey, a well-known Houston environmentalist who was the force behind the movement to halt the planned straightening of Buffalo Bayou for flood control in the 1960s.
Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.
Delta Sigma Theta, Harris County DA’s Office Host #NotMeToo Seminar
HOUSTON AWARENESS + ACTION = SOCIAL CHANGE
The Bay Area Houston Alumnae (BAHA) Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Harris County District Attorney Office Sex Crimes Division presents: #Not ME TOO, A Conversation Between Sisters, Women, and Friends!
NAACP Commends American Airlines on Plan for Change
Plan Includes Overhaul of Discrimination Complaint Process and Company Wide Training on Implicit Bias
In a meeting yesterday, the NAACP and several civil rights organizations agreed with American Airlines on a package of changes to the company’s internal processes for addressing claims of racism and discrimination.
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.
4 NASA African American Women Leaders honored at Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s 17th Annual Jazz Soirée
The Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with One Delta Plaza Educational Center (ODPEC) honored four NASA African American women leaders at the 17th Annual Jazz Soirée Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel in downtown Houston.
NAMI Greater Houston to Spotlight Mental Illness and Honor Greater Houston Heroes
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Houston, the region's oldest grassroots, mental health organization dedicated to serving those affected by mental illnesses will host its inaugural “Heroes and Hope Across Greater Houston” virtual gala on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra Auditions
July 30 & 31, 2021 – 11:00 am – 5 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church – 3816 Bellaire Blvd. (77025)
If you are a youth jazz enthusiast, do not miss a chance to be a part of the inaugural year of the foremost Youth Jazz Orchestra in Houston. This Audition-Only Orchestra will be made up of 20 of Houston’s finest young musicians.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Charters New Chapter to Serve Lake Houston Community
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® made history today when it chartered its seventh four letter graduate chapter, Alpha Alpha Kappa Omega, in Houston, Texas.
Debt-Free College Expert, Gwen Richardson, Releases 2018 Edition of Scholarship Book for High School and College Students
Houston author and entrepreneur, Gwen Richardson, has released the 2018 edition of her NAACP Image Award-nominated book, 101 Scholarship Applications: What It Takes to Obtain a Debt-Free College Education.
Representative Ron Reynolds Joins NAACP National Board of Directors
Representative Ron Reynolds is proud to announce his new role as a Na- tional Board Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Col- ored People, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Representative Reynolds' commitment to advocacy and service within the civil rights movement.
NAACP Organizes Voter Protection Command Center at Baltimore Headquarters
Volunteers, Attorneys and Staff Provide Answers and Resources for Voters on Election Day
Volunteers ranging from local members, sororities and fraternities to both volunteer and staff attorneys, are taking calls, responding to email and sharing website resources for voters all around the nation on Election Day.
New Location for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Concert
JAZZ HOUSTON PRESENTS THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA (JLCO) WITH WYNTON MARSALIS HOUSTON RESIDENCY NEW LOCATION: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts 790 Austin Street @ Rusk Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
Toxic Poisoning in Our Schools, Black Communities and the Green Economy, Climate Change and Gender Equity, Among Key Topics at NAACP’s 108th National Convention
This year‘s NAACP 108 National Convention will include many opportunities for participants, media, and the public to learn more about environmental and climate justice and its impact on the African Am
Often overlooked in communities of color is the impact of environmental policies. This year during the NAACP’s 108th National Convention, the association is bringing environmental and climate issues to the forefront in through a series of workshops and programs.
A Check Up For NAACP President Derrick Johnson
We understand that Mr. Johnson, as President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), serves at the pleasure of the National Board that appointed him. But we also understand that this national association is, and always has been, as strong as its members. The members are hardworking volunteers who have replicated themselves in service for more than 100 years. Within each Chapter or Branch, people have been elected to serve as presidents of those units because of the faith in their service and leadership.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston open and continues to provide essential services to families
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to provide essential services to Houston area families as they recover from last week’s unprecedented winter storm. In a survey that the organization sent to parents of club members, it was determined that:
NAACP: History in the Making
For 109 years, NAACP members have fought for equality and opportunity in the United States. We’ve spoken up, sat down, and sat in. We’ve won hundreds of lawsuits and marched thousands of miles.
