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Over 5,000 Free Meals Served to The Houston Community At Burns Original Bar-B-Que With Help From BossLife Foundation, 1501 Records, & World Central Kitchen
It was a beautiful day to give back to the Houston community following the rough week we've all had dealing with the after math of the Winter storm. Cars started to line up all along the back roads of Acres Homes as guests prepared for today's giveaways. The line stretched all the way from Burns Bar-B-Que to the light at Little York Rd. with guests who had started arriving as early as 7:30am.
Fight On! Atlanta’s ZuCot Gallery Showcases New Book Singing the History of African American Spirituals
Celebrated Artist Aaron F. Henderson’s Latest Work Features Religious Lyrics and Historical Narratives
ZuCot Gallery, one of the nation’s premier galleries highlighting the works of acclaimed African-American artists, is celebrating the release of the new book, Fight On, which visually expresses the story of the African American spirituals tradition through 59 paintings from a series by Aaron F. Henderson, 56 religious songs lyrics, and narratives by art and culture scholars as well as Henderson himself.

Striving for Equality for All On This 4th of July
Best wishes to all members and families of the NationalNewspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).

Cardi B Sets Records at Rodeo Houston
Over 75,000 paid to see rapper and entertainer Cardi B setting a record for the first time Rodeo Houston performer. Reports claim that Cardi took the lead from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo favorite Garth Brooks by just three people.

3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and Whodini Airs Nationwide Through September 30
The Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airing Now Through September 30
Rousing Performances by Doug E. Fresh, Bell Biv DeVoe, YoYo, Monie Love, Next, Raheem Devaughn, Donnie McClurkin, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and More Captivated the Audience

Bell Biv DeVoe to Perform at Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, January 27
SWV, Whodini and EPMD to Join the Music Legends; Tickets on Sale Now
Bell Biv DeVoe will bring its smooth sounds to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Jan. 27. The legendary group has been bridging the gap between R&B and hip-hop music for more than 20 years and will perform alongside SWV, Whodini and EPMD. The show will be hosted by DJ Biz Markie and feature a special performance by Dana Dane. It is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Ryan Coogler to Direct and Michael B. Jordan to Star in ‘Wrong Answer’ Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan will reunite once again for an adaptation of a 2014 essay in The New Yorker titled “Wrong Answer,” written by Rachel Aviv, which explores an adult standardized test cheating scandal at Atlanta Public Schools through the lens of one middle school. If Coogler reteaming with Jordan wasn’t thrilling enough, Ta-Nehisi Coates is attached to write the screenplay based on Aviv’s article.

Bethune-Cookman University to Remember Alfred Adams During Service of Consecration, Wednesday, May 8, 2019
The Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) campus community is deeply saddened by the loss of Alfred Adams, who passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Adams, a former student-athlete, completed his undergraduate education at B-CU. He was currently enrolled in graduate school at the University.

'First Ladies of Disco' Tour Makes Final Stop in Houston
Three decades of music come together in the First Ladies Of Disco (Retro Music Box) Tour. A rocking, toe-tapping, on your feet, ninety-minute tribute to Billboard's '70s 80's '90s, Soul, Rock, Pop, R&B, and Dance Charts, brought to you by the ORIGINAL platinum, and gold-selling hitmakers of its time, Two-time Grammy nominee MARTHA WASH, the voice of (The Weather Girls, C&C Music Factory and Black Box), NORMA JEAN WRIGHT formerly of the (American Disco, Funk and R&B Band CHIC) and Soul, R&B legend LINDA CLIFFORD.
Important City of Houston Run-off Election Message Regarding District B
Due to a legal challenge, the City of Houston Council Member District B race will not appear on the December 14, 2019 Runoff ballot. This will not affect any of the other races or the election procedures the Harris County Clerk’s Office carries out.

Council Member Dwight Boykins Responds to Court Ruling on Proposition B
Today, Harris County Judge Randy Wilson denied the request from the Houston Police Officer's Union to delay the implementation of Proposition B. This ruling comes days later after Council Member Dwight Boykins' recommendation of a garbage fee to generate a new revenue source.
Tony Buzbee Comments On Latest Prop B Ruling
This morning, during the weekly City Council meeting, Mayor Turner announced that a state district judge ruled Proposition B unconstitutional.

Ida B Wells Fund Expands to Include Filmmaking, Visual Arts and Creative Placemaking
chromatic black™ launches Season Two of the Ida B. Wells Fund and calls for entries in short filmmaking and two new categories – visual arts and creative placemaking. This season, the fund expands to offer awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 in three categories—short-form filmmaking, creative placemaking and visual arts.

New Luxury Spa Coming To Houston Heights This Fall
Thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of Houston’s newest hotspot: E L L E É salon + spa —a luxury salon + spa founded by Lesha Wincher, Miss Houston USA 2018 & former NFL cheerleader. Opening its doors in mid-September, E L L E É was designed as an oasis to escape everyday life.

Megan Thee Stallion Unleashes "Plan B" During Opening Weekend of Coachella
This week, 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion released her eagerly awaited new single “Plan B” ahead of her upcoming set at the second weekend of Coachella.

Houston Rockets legend and NBA on TNT Analyst Kenny Smith to serve as Spring 2022 Commencement speaker
Texas Southern University announces the speaker for its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony will be NBA on TNT analyst Houston Rockets great Kenny Smith.

'State Of Black Music' Podcast Debuts On The Mocha Podcast Network In Celebration of NMAAM Juneteenth Black Music Month Summit
New podcast hosted by music vets Phil Thornton, award- winning producers Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, and Tamone Bacon - and features Tamar Braxton and Tevin Campbell
$3.5M Seed Funding Closed to Launch Merryfield: a New Clean Label Rewards App
Whole Foods Market's former head of quality standards and veteran healthcare private equity executive partner with a collective of trusted better-for-you CPG brands to help consumers shop clean label with confidence
New American Academy of Dermatology Survey Finds Most Americans Know Sun Protection is Important, Yet Many Aren't Protecting Themselves
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, dermatologists remind the public to #PracticeSafeSun to reduce their risk of skin cancer

The Open House: With Realtor Falyn Davis
How To Win As A Buyer In A Sellers’ Market
Welcome back to The Open House. Today’s topic is ‘How to win as a buyer in a sellers market’.