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TSU Regents Confirm Melinda Spaulding as New VP of University Advancement

Texas Southern University’s Board of Regents unanimously confirmed Melinda Spaulding Chevalier as the new Vice President of University Advancement. Spaulding, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, will direct the university’s marketing, communications, development and alumni relations departments. The confirmation took place at the board’s quarterly meeting on August 18.

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Children’s Museum of Houston Expands Beyond the Limits of Your Imagination During Sci-Fi Summer

The Children’s Museum of Houston’s “Sci-Fi Summer” will take you to infinity and beyond! From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, you’re invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mind-boggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.

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Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Senior Police William "Bill" Jeffrey

Visitation and funeral services of fallen Houston Police Department Senior Police Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey are as follows:

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Houston Police Searching for Man Accused of Killing 2, Shooting Another

Authorities in Houston are searching for an armed and dangerous man accused of killing his estranged wife and another man on Monday, as well as non-fatally shooting a neighbor on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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Arco del Tiempo: World's First Generative and Sustainable Piece of Public Art To Be Installed in Houston

The City of Houston made another bold move in climate leadership today with Mayor Turner's announcement at Talento Bilingüe (TBH).

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46th Annual "Original" Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Attention residents of Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas! The Black Heritage Society Inc. has partnered with the City of Houston to organize the 46th Annual "Original" MLK Parade. The parade will occur on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 am in Downtown Houston and is open to the Public. The parade will commence at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston's City Hall. This year's theme for the parade is "Brotherly Love is the Strongest Advocacy for Peace, Freedom, and Justice for All!"

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UNCF Welcomes Top Lawyer and Community Leader as Honorary Chair of 29th Annual “A Mind is…” Gala

Wonderful things happen when a community works toward a common goal, something Houston knows well after Hurricane Harvey. In the face of this hardship, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is as determined as ever to continue its work of helping young people attend college.

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It’s Christmas in July as Houston Ballet Launches Single Tickets for its Fall Performances

The Public Can Now Reserve Seats for The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance

Houston Ballet prepares for the gift of live theater with its onsale of single tickets for fall performances, The Nutcracker and The Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, at 11 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2021.

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Texas Southern University president retires after two years on the job

Lesia Crumpton-Young said she is leaving TSU to help elevate historically Black colleges and universities on the national stage.

Texas Southern University President Lesia Crumpton-Young has retired from her position just two years after joining the historically Black university in Houston.

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Mayor Turner hosts the 6th Annual Houston Hackathon this weekend, May 19-20

This weekend, hundreds of Houston-area techies and civic-minded creatives will pack the Cannon HTX in West Houston to solve the City’s biggest challenges at the 6th Annual Houston Hackathon hosted by Sketch City.

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City of Houston Seeks Artists for Sculpture and Mural Works for New North Belt Public Safety Complex

The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in collaboration with the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Fire Department (HFD), has released a request for qualifications for two art pieces that will be displayed at the new North Belt Public Safety Complex.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Celebrated at The Ismaili Center's Grand "Topping Out" Ceremony in Houston

Houston, a city recognized for its diverse culture and dynamic heritage, witnessed a landmark event on October 23, 2023. The soon-to-be-completed Ismaili Center, nestled in the heart of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou watershed, hosted a lavish “topping out” ceremony. And at the epicenter of this grand occasion was Houston's beloved Mayor, Sylvester Turner.

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Savor the Heritage, Support the Dream: Houston's Black Restaurant Week Fuels Culinary Diversity and Economic Resilience

Black Restaurant Week in Houston is once again delighting the palates of the city’s food enthusiasts. This year, the event is not just a culinary festivity; it's a beacon of hope and resurgence for black-owned culinary businesses facing the industry's brunt amidst economic challenges. As reported by the James Beard Foundation, more than half of culinary business owners have seen profits dwindle due to escalating costs, underscoring the significance of Black Restaurant Week’s mission.

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Fort Bend County Judge Hosts AAPI Festival Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture

Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Office is proud to announce the second Annual AAPI Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture. This event aims to unite the community together through food, performances, history, art, and education.

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Communities In Schools of Houston receives Presidential Award of Excellence for supporting community recovery efforts in Uvalde

Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) received the Presidential Award of Excellence at the recent “All In for Students Awards” luncheon held in conjunction with the annual Leadership Town Hall Conference in Washington, D.C., hosted by its parent organization, Communities In Schools.

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NAACP, Airbnb Partner to Promote Travel, Offer New Economic Opportunities to Communities of Color

The NAACP, the country’s original and largest social justice organization and Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, launched a landmark partnership that will help spread the economic benefits of home sharing to more communities.

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FREE: Houston Unites at H-E-B's Feast of Sharing With Over 5,000 FREE Meals

As the festive spirit descends upon Houston, H-E-B is poised to transform the holiday cheer into a tangible community feast with its acclaimed annual Feast of Sharing dinners. In a heartwarming blend of tradition and generosity, H-E-B’s Mobile Kitchens are gearing up to dish out authentic Texas-style meals across the Lone Star State, ensuring that the essence of the holidays is shared far and wide. The 2023 edition of this beloved tradition promises to be a tapestry of joyous celebrations, complete with soulful music and engaging family activities that are synonymous with the season.

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FOIA’d Evanston Library Emails Confirm Contempt for Community Concerns as nearly 100 rally again for Evanston’s only Black Librarian

“The library’s attempt to silence Lesley suggests that the library director is afraid of words,” Lesley Williams's attorney states as Library seeks termination over critical Facebook post; community members call on Mayor Hagerty to intervene

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The Story Behind Houston Attorney Adrian Patterson

Houston Style sat down with legal eagle Adrian Patterson to learn more about his path from humble beginnings to becoming Houston’s go-to attorney for public finance at Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP. And there is no doubt he will be an integral part of Houston’s future for decades to come.

Virginia 30 Day Fund & Fairfax County NAACP Team Up To Fund Minority-Owned Small Businesses

Partnership Aims to Provide a Lifeline to Businesses in Northern Virginia

The Virginia 30 Day Fund and the Fairfax County NAACP announced today that they have launched a partnership to provide direct financial assistance to minority-owned small businesses in Northern Virginia that are struggling to meet payroll, preserve health coverage and save jobs as they await recently approved federal funding in light of the COVID-19 crisis.