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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressmen Bennie Thompson and Al Green Present HBCU Game Day Offering
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) and Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will host an offering after the annual Alcorn State University and Texas Southern University football game.
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Health Department forces store to stop giving away free popcorn
A La Jolla hardware store is being forced to remove their popcorn machine they say was used to give the buttery treat to customers for free over the last 25 years.
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Healthcare Professionals Create A ‘Hub For All Things Women’ With “Your Essential Healthcare & DaySpa”
Healthcare and medical professionals Dr. Teriya Richmond and Nurse Practitioner Letrice Mason are celebrating the grand opening of YOUR ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE & DAYSPA - A Hub For All Things Women - on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 1PM-4PM at their new facility in the historical Third Ward Area (5751 Blythewood St, Suite 200, Houston, TX).
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Mark Cuban Supports NABJ's COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the NABJ Sports Task Force is pleased to announce that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has contributed $100,000 toward the NABJ COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist both sports and non-sports journalists whose jobs have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Crystal Starr Unveils New Single "Goodie Two Shoes" Featuring L. Michelle
Today, Southern California singer, songwriter, and powerhouse performer Crystal Starr presents her new single “Goodie Two Shoes” [feat. L. Michelle].
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Kanye West Scores Historic 8th Consecutive #1 Album as 'Ye' Debuts Atop Billboard 200 Album Chart
Kanye West returns to the top of the album charts today in historic fashion, as ye –released on June 1 via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings – becomes his eighth #1 album, and West ties the record for most consecutive #1 album debuts in chart history.
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Historic Portrait Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony to Be Held for Judges of 246th District Court
Judge John W. Peavy, Jr.’s Judge Peavy is not a stranger to making history and is a man of many “firsts”. Upon his appointment by Governor Dolph Briscoe in 1977, he became the first African American to serve as the first Family Law Judge in the state of Texas for the 246th District Court of Texas (1977-1994).
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National Inventors Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations of Black Inventors for Class of 2019
In conjunction with Black History Month, the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is seeking nominations of African-American inventors for its 2019 Class of Inductees.
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First Annual Winter Wonderland Gala
The TJ Ford Basketball Academy and Project Beautiful Me kick off holiday fundraising to benefit families affected by recent storms
The holiday season is that special time of the year we all look forward to, but for families still trying to rebuild since Hurricane Harvey, it is not such a joyous occasion. For this reason, TJ and Candace Ford are combining forces and using their non-profit organizations to help provide a Christmas for families affected by the storm at the 1st Annual Winter Wonderland Gala.
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Unsigned Future Star Gloria Prince Breaks Over 2.3 Millions Streams
The multi-faceted singer/songwriter/artist/actress Gloria Prince is quickly becoming "one to watch" in the entertainment industry as she continues her movement #gloriegang
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Sasha Johnson: Five arrested in connection with shooting of British BLM activist
London police have arrested five men on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the shooting of prominent Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson.
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Eminem releases new song after a TikTok campaign tries to 'cancel' him
Eminem has released a new song in response to a TikTok campaign that tried to "cancel" him.
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Grammys 2021 performers will include Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish
It's official -- Taylor Swift, BTS and Billie Eilish are among those who will be performing at the 2021 Grammys.
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Beyoncé reigns after breaking and setting Grammy records
Beyoncé went into the Grammys Sunday with nine nominations, the most of any artist for the night.
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Mindy Kaling isn't bothered by speculation that B.J. Novak is the father of her children
Mindy Kaling has never publicly revealed the father of her two children, but she's not troubled by speculation that their other parent is former beau and "The Office" star B.J. Novak, she said in a new interview.
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Community Learning Center Receives $300,000 Workforce Training Grant
Community Learning Center, Inc. (CLC) received a $300,000 Texas Talent Connection grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to successful job placement, increased wages, and improved job retention. The grant benefits individuals participating in the North Central Texas HVAC-R (NCT HVAC-R) project.
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Maren Morris, Pitbull, Machine Gun Kelly and more to perform during CNN's 'The Fourth in America' concert
In just a few hours, the skies will be lit up with fireworks across the country to mark America's independence.
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Houston Holiday Magic: Daisie Foundation & Houston Police Department-GHPAL Surprise 500 Students
The Daisie Foundation and The Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) are set to host their 3rd annual Holiday Magic event at Young Elementary School in Houston on December 5th, 2023.
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Houston’s Third Ward Prodigy & Multi Talented “The Biggest Brandon” Performing “Live” at the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch
One of Houston’s brightest stars, “The Biggest Brandon” will be performing “live” at R&K Reception Hall, 911 Normandy St. 77015 on Sunday, May 14th, 2023 from 12pm to 4pm. Tickets are available at https://mothersdayjazzbrunch2023.eventbrite.com.
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Original King of Comedy Ced The Entertainer Stops in Houston for Comedy, Conversation, & Cocktails!
Original Kings of Comedy, Ced The Entertainer stopped at The Rockhouse Southern Kitchen on Wednesday, September 27th for an interactive event, “Comedy, Conversations, and Cocktails”! The event is a part of a 6-city tour where he is getting up close and personal with his fans.