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Houston Grand Opera Hosts Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann in One Night Only Concert and Gala Event
International Star Jonas Kaufmann Takes the Stage in Texas for the First Time Ever on October 6
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce An Evening with Jonas Kaufmann, a special, one-night event with international tenor Jonas Kaufmann on October 6, 2021, at the Wortham Theater Center. Kaufmann’s highly anticipated HGO debut, and first-ever Houston performance, is the chance of a lifetime for opera lovers.
Houston Introduces Faith-Based Film into the Market to Break All Social Boundaries
Educating through Entertainment with American Black Film Festival Nominee Canal Street Movie”
It’s common to bypass convicts who claim “it wasn’t me” and deem it as an expression used to escape their consequences. However, more often those words are a cry for help, which typically goes unnoticed. Filmmaker Rhyan LaMarr addresses social injustices and wrongful convictions by introducing faith-driven film “Canal Street,” a movie crossing economic, racial, religious and social boundaries to get at the broken heart of modern America.
Ella Varner added to Houston 2017 Black Heritage Festival Line Up
Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival adds Grammy-nominated Ella Varner to the 2017 line up. Alongside Eric Benét, both icons will perform live at Discovery Green September 30, 2017 at Discovery Green from 4pm-10pm.
City of Houston, Houston Community College sign agreement to train 500,000 citizens, employees in disaster resiliency and sustainability
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Community College (HCC) Chancellor Cesar Maldonado, Ph.D., P.E., signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will address one of the City's significant goals - to train 500,000 citizens, employees, small businesses, volunteers, and first responders in new resiliency training programs starting in the Fall 2022.
East Houston Hospital & Clinics: A Beacon of Comprehensive Healthcare in East Houston
In the heart of East Houston, a stellar institution stands dedicated to the wellbeing of its community. East Houston Hospital & Clinics, a full-service acute care facility, is the only hospital catering to East Houston's diverse population. This medical haven offers round-the-clock emergency services, urgent care, and a newly unveiled Advanced Imaging & Breast Center, ensuring cutting-edge diagnostics are within reach.
Governor Abbott Designates Three To Texas Violent Gang Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and federal criminal justice, juvenile justice, and correctional agencies to better enable those agencies to take a proactive stance towards tracking gang activity and the growth and spread of gangs statewide.
PVAMU Marching Storm Take Manhattan at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm performs to millions at 91st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade representing the State of Texas.
Tony Award-Winning Actress Phylicia Rashad Joins Houston Symphony for New Semi-Staged Version of Beethoven's Fidelio
The Houston Symphony announced today that Tony Award winner and three-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad will join the cast of its new semi-staged, concert version of Beethoven’s Fidelio, the composer’s only opera, March 31 and April 2.
Cardi B Breaks Garth Brook’s Record On Black Heritage Day And Her Presence Spoke to Houston’s Diversity In A Profound Way
On Friday, March 1, 2019, around 5:00 pm lines began to grow at the entrance gate into the NRG Stadium, and it was pretty evident Bardi Gang was there in full effect.
Hometown NFL Star, Michael Brockers and Houston Legend, Scarface, Host Celebrity Golf Tournament Benefiting Third Ward Students
Celebs Partner with Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance to Kick Off Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration & Golf Benefit
The Almeda Emancipation Corridor Alliance (T.A.E.C.A.) will kick off their first-ever Juneteenth Celebration this Thursday, June 15, 2023, with some notable names at an inaugural “Celebrity June Tee Off Golf Tournament” to benefit inner-city students, at the prestigious Wildcat Golf Club (12000 Almeda Road) in Houston, Texas!
Housing affordability in Houston and Harris County is declining, especially for renters
Housing affordability in the Houston area is declining for all households and renters are finding it almost impossible to buy homes without significant subsidies, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Beyonce's BeyGood Teams Up With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson to Support COVID-19 Mobile Testing Relief In #IDidMyPart Campaign in Houston, Texas
Campaign Created to Start a Movement to Encourage Black Communities to Prioritize Health in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic
#IDIDMYPART Mobile Testing Relief Scheduled for Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th, In Houston, Texas
NAACP Joins Florida State Conference in Denouncing Univ. of Florida “ Aggressive” Behavior toward Black Graduates during Commencement
The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following statement regarding the aggressive behavior shown toward Black graduates during a commencement ceremony in Gainesville, Florida:
Defense Wins Championships
Roughnecks defense shuts down Renegades offense to stay undefeated
Legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once uttered the most prophetic and timeless cliché’s in sports history. “Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships,” said Bryant.
Art, Beats, and Lyrics Brings Entertainment and Dollars to Aid Ongoing Relief Efforts
It's a vibe! Art, Beats & Lyrics presented by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey brought its talents to Houston! The traveling lifestyle experience was hosted by Minute Maid Park, home of our World Series champions; The Houston Astros. The event featured visual masterpieces as well as interactive talents, technology and more from renowned artist across the country. Couple that with some live DJ's including Houston's own DJ Big Reeks of The Waxaholics, a headlining set from the legendary, hip-hop producer and DJ: Mannie Fresh; and a donation to benefit devastated Hurricane Harvey areas and you have captured the essence of AB+L.
New Houston Black-Owned Vodka, General Orders No.3, Officially Launches Juneteenth Weekend with Concert Benefitting TSU and Prairie View A&M
Ultra-Premium Vodka Brand Pays Homage to Texas History, Heritage, and Independence, While Paying it Forward to HBCUs
General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka Juneteenth Weekend by presenting a big concert to benefit Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M!
Black-Owned Houston Vodka Brand Plans Historic Juneteenth Launch with HBCU Music Fest that Gives Back to Students
Lucky Daye, Wale, Chrisette Michele, Aiyana-Lee Among the Headliners at GO3’s Juneteenth Concert to Benefit TSU & Prairie View A&M
General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka brand, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka on Juneteenth Weekend with a Music Festival and celebration to benefit Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M students!
Wale to Headline Juneteenth HBCU Benefit Concert Presented by General Orders No. 3 Vodka
Houston Black-Owned Vodka Brand Launches with Historic Music Fest Giveback
General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka brand, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka on Juneteenth Weekend with a concert featuring Wale, Lucky Daye, Chrisette Michelle and others to give back to Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M students!
Houston’s Oldest Park Celebrates 150th Anniversary and Commemorates Juneteenth
Free Houston-area event welcomes the community to honor history and celebrate with live music from national recording artists
Houston’s Emancipation Park Conservancy is hosting a summer celebration to commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary and honor Juneteenth, the nation’s newest federal holiday. The holiday recognizes June 19, 1865, the date that enslaved people across Texas learned that they were free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Houston Symphony Presents Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue
The Houston Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day by welcoming the world-renowned Marcus Roberts Trio and Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Catherine Russell to join Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke and the orchestra for Jazz, Love & Gershwin: A Century of Rhapsody in Blue.
