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Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards Raises Over $1 Million in Less than 4 Months as the Clear Frontrunner in the TX 18th Congressional District Race
Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress.
DePelchin expanding mental health services with gift from Valour Foundation
A new $3 million grant from the Valour Foundation will allow DePelchin Children's Center to significantly expand access to counseling services for children and adults in the Greater Houston area.
Houston Chamber Choir presents Byrds of a Feather concert with a salute to William Byrd
Set for Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Meyerland
Marking the 400th anniversary of composer William Byrd’s death, the Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents Byrds of a Feather, the third concert of the 2023-2024 season. In this step back in time, the Choir sings works by Byrd and his contemporaries Thomas Weelkes, Orlando Gibbons, and Thomas Morely.
Psyche mission launches as NASA’s first trip to a metal world
NASA has launched its first mission to a mysterious world made largely of metal, on a journey to find out whether the asteroid is the exposed core of an early planetary building block from the beginning of the solar system.
Spot the ‘superfake’: Fashion brands want you to be able to identify counterfeits
To become a “master” authenticator at Fashionphile — the highest level of training to weed out designer fakes at the luxe online marketplace — takes more than 8,000 hours of rigorous schooling, according to the company. Trainees learn to quickly spot an error in the date format inside a Louis Vuitton bag, for example, or know the correct metal alloy makeup of a Cartier watch.
US intelligence warned of potential for Gaza clash in days before attack
The US intelligence community produced at least two assessments based in part on intelligence provided by Israel warning the Biden administration of an increased risk for Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the weeks ahead of Saturday’s seismic attack on southern Israel, according to sources familiar with the intelligence.
How outdoor play helps kids take risks and build self-confidence
There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development.
Astros ALCS Appearance Estimated to Bring $12.5M+ Per Game to Houston
The Houston Astros will face off against the Texas Rangers in MLB’s American League Championship Series, setting up an in-state race for the World Series that will mean big bucks for Houston.
Taraji P. Henson and The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Launch “Joy Joints!” A National Campaign In Recognition of World Mental Health
BLHF Joy Joints: A Month-Long Celebration Addressing the Surgeon General's Warning on Loneliness and Isolation, Aiming for 100,000 Hours of Joy and One Million Dollars for Free Mental Health Services
University of Houston Secures $1.6 Million Grant to Advance STEM Education for Underrepresented High School Students
Researchers at the University of Houston received a $1.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a community partnership to provide a culturally responsive STEM experience to underrepresented high school students enrolled in alternative schooling systems in the city of Houston.
Nixon Home Care Announces Masquerade Fundraiser To Support Caregivers In Need Of Adult Day Care Services
Nixon Home Care's Masquerade Fundraiser: A Night of Elegance and Compassion
Non-profit, Sipping PositiviTEA, Announces This Year's Pink And Black Fundraiser Gala
Sip to Save a Life at this year's Pink and Black Fundraiser Gala.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Available Funding to Increase Climate Resilience Nationwide
Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and White House Infrastructure Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the President Mitch Landrieu announced that as part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, FEMA is making $1.8 billion available for two grant programs designed to help communities increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change, including increasingly frequent and extreme weather events.
Cypress native serves aboard Navy warship in Norfolk
Petty Officer 3rd Class Ethan Hendrix, a native of Cypress, Texas, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia.
Court Refuses to Lift Barriers for Black Voters in Georgia
Judge denies motion for preliminary injunction, which challenged multiple provisions of S.B. 202 for intentionally discriminating against Black voters
A Georgia district court on Wednesday refused to temporarily lift restrictions to absentee voting, drop boxes and other voting methods that will make it harder for Black voters to cast a ballot for the 2024 election. Voting rights organizations had filed five motions for preliminary injunctions to lift barriers to voting as part of Sixth District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church v. Kemp, saying these restrictions discriminated against Black communities.
Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross Star in Candy Cane Lane
Candy Cane Lane Premieres Globally on Prime Video December 1, 2023 Celebrate the Holidays With Us!
● Eddie Murphy is coming to town, bringing his trademark comedic chops to his first holiday film! ● The film reunites director Reginald Hudlin, Murphy, and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 hit, Boomerang. ● The screenplay comes from Kelly Younger, inspired by his own holiday experiences on Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo, California.
Legally Blind Author Announces Debut of Series Centered on Flawed but Fierce Black Women in America
Before her Hollywood dreams were shattered, Pearle Monalise Brown was the tenacious aspiring actress from Compton's unforgiving, scarred streets. Never broken, Pearle switches gears to a fallback plan — resorting to using her beauty and acting skills to swindle money and expensive jewels. When she's hired by the Colombian cartel to steal a priceless Basquiat from a debonair kingpin and art collector named Blaque, her talents might not be enough to keep her from falling into a trap she never saw coming.
Megan Thee Stallion Joins The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge for Mental Health
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the south. Application submissions open from October 11 - October 25, 2023.
Houston AAMA GALA Illuminating Aspiring Minds and Celebrating Progress
Get ready, Houston! As the glitz and glamour of the city’s social calendar unravels, there’s one event that stands out not just for its glitz, but for its golden mission. This year, AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) invites every soul in our vibrant community to leave an indelible mark on the future of countless budding talents through their annual Illumine Gala.
The future of the auto industry will have an outsized impact on Black America
Three generations of Lynda Jackson’s family have worked in Detroit’s auto plants, and three generations have been union members.
