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Chrisette Michele On Inauguration: ‘Black Twitter Is Not All Of Black America’

If you thought it was over for Chrisette Michele, think again. The Grammy Award winner has new music, a new podcast and a new political agenda?

Chiquis Rivera, TikTokMomma, Yvonne Guidry and more Celebrate Inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit with Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky

This past weekend Latina Leaders from across the country gathered in Houston at the C. Baldwin Hotel for the inaugural SpoiledLatina Summit, a two-day multicultural conference with this year’s focus on conversations surrounding the importance of investing in women of color. This year Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky partnered with the SpoiledLatina Summit as a continuous effort to fuel the future of the next generation of 200%ers: 100% American and 100% Hispanic.

NAACP President Presents Inaugural Agosto Lecture at South Texas College of Law Houston

Alumnus Derrick Johnson ’97, president and CEO of the NAACP, addressed a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday, Oct. 4 as he delivered the inaugural lecture for The Benny J. Agosto, Jr. Diversity Center at the South Texas College of Law Houston.

Rep. Ron Reynolds' County Bills Progress Towards Passage

Rep. Ron Reynolds released the following statement today regarding his county bills that were unanimously passed through the Texas House:

Teaching about slavery

Experts offer guidance on engaging students with American history

America’s future should be built on a shared understanding of the past that is accurate and expansive, not falsely embellished and narrowly selective, according to a new forum in Harvard’s Education Next journal featuring some of the nation’s foremost history scholars and practitioners.

Houston-African Energy Summit Gains Momentum

Mayor Turner Announces 18 African Nations Will Be Represented During Two-Days Of Meetings And Plenary Sessions

“Houston is a welcoming city, embracing all cultures, ethnicities and nationalities. We are a world-class international city, striving towards an ever more global future.” — Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston

World's rarest-gorillas spotted with babies in Nigeria's forest

In a rare sighting, conservationists have captured new images of the world's rarest gorillas with several babies in southern Nigeria.

ITV and Amazon Studios Announce Casting, Deborah Ayorinde, Sarah Niles and Start of Production for Glossy, High-Stakes Family Drama, Riches

ITV, Amazon Studios, and Greenacre Films announced today that production has begun in London on Riches. The six-part drama series, led by a stellar cast, will premiere on ITV in the UK, and will be available on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Texas Construction Workers Discover Remains of 95 African-American Laborers From Early 20th Century

The bodies of nearly 100 people found at a school construction site in Sugar Land, Texas, have been determined to be the possible remains of African-American laborers, officials said.

Montgomery, AL: A City That Is On the Move Into the Future

Welcome to Montgomery, Alabama, the “Capital of Dreams.” Serving as the capital of Alabama, Montgomery was once the capital of the Confederacy States of America when Jefferson Davis was sworn in at the steps of the capitol building as the president of the CSA on February 4, 1861.

Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!

Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Global rapper Pitbull to headline inaugural youth leaders YOUNGA 2020 Forum in celebration of UN's 75th anniversary - 24 Oct

Grammy award-winning rapper, songwriter, and record producer, Pitbull will headline the first-of-its-kind virtual reality performance at the inaugural 2020 YOUNGA Forum, an initiative launched by BridgingtheGap Ventures in line with the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations.

Canadian Rockies Culinary Experience

In Alberta, located in western Canada, you will find a region home to diverse and delicious cuisines influenced by the area’s natural resources and cultural heritage. From savory meats such as Alberta beef and bison to locally grown grains and vegetables, Alberta offers a wide variety of foods. If you planning a trip to Alberta soon and need a guide for places to wine and dine, this article is for you. If you aren’t planning a trip to Alberta, you’ll want to book your flight after reading this article!

Colorado State apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Utah State's Ukrainian player during basketball game

Colorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia" toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Saturday night.

HISD to receive 250 bicycles from Houston Parks Board to create Art Bike Parade entries

The Houston Independent School District this weekend will receive 250 new bicycles donated by the Houston Parks Board, in collaboration with the Orange Show Center of Visionary Art, to enable students and teachers to create entries for the city’s inaugural Art Bike Parade on Saturday, May 9.

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!

Rice U. announces latest cohort of Innovation Fellows

Program supports translation of research from lab to real world

The Innovation Fellows program supports the translation of research from the lab to real-world startups through funding, mentorship and other resources. It is designed to help Rice faculty and doctoral and postdoctoral students turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures that make a tangible impact on the world. The program is run by the Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) and the newly created Office of Innovation, in partnership with the research institutes at Rice.

Capital One buying Discover in $35.3 billion deal

Capital One announced it’s acquiring Discover Financial Services for $35.3 billion in an all-stock deal, giving the bank a leg up in the competitive credit card market.

5 Things for Friday, January 20, 2017: Donald Trump, Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day is a time to come together and celebrate this thing we call America. Let's stand together to witness the historic, awe-inspiring sight of the peaceful transfer of power. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door on this very special day.

The Mission of Yahweh to Host Inaugural Leaders & Legends – Families on a Mission Gala

Save the date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The Mission of Yahweh, a faith-based shelter that empowers, enriches, and restores the lives of homeless women and children, will host the inaugural Leaders & Legends Gala on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Oaks Country Club.

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