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After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform
Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble. They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.

Panama City Beach: The 18 Best Events to Experience in 2018
With more exciting events planned for 2018 than ever before, Panama City Beach lives up to its reputation as a Real. Fun. Beach. year-round. Offering much more than 27 miles of award-winning beaches, there’s always something for locals and visitors of all ages to see and do at this picturesque coastal community.

TSU Art Students Revive School’s Mural Tradition
Texas Southern University’s long and storied history of art lives on in a new set of student-produced murals recently hung in the school’s Wellness and Recreation Center.

“Straight Outta Compton” Producer Will Packer and “Boondocks” Creator Aaron McGruder Reveal Alt-History Drama “Black America” in the Works at Amazon
A century and a half after slavery was abolished in the U.S., the wounds left by one of the darkest periods in American history are far from healed, as evidenced by the controversy surrounding the recent announcement of HBO’s upcoming drama series Confederate, from Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, which explores an alternate timeline of seceded southern states where slavery is legal and has evolved into a modern institution.

Theatre Under The Stars Seeks Local Houston Talent with Auditions for PIPPIN
Houston, TX - Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) will hold auditions in Houston on April 28th and 29th for the upcoming production of PIPPIN, slated to run at the Miller Outdoor Theatre this summer.
Expert Advice: What Colors to AVOID in a Job Interview
As large numbers of applicants are hustling for very limited job openings, every small detail counts to stand out in the crowd when being selected for a job interview.

Like mother like daughter: UTHealth graduates feeling on top of the medical world
Anesthesiologist Vivian Porche, M.D., could be considered the Texas Medical Center’s very own Mary Poppins and now her daughter Bobbi is following in her high-flying footsteps.

NEWS: Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Endorses Sanders for President
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. announced on Sunday that he is endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders for president and will speak today at an event with the senator in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

As the National Museum of African American History and Culture Turns One, Director Lonnie Bunch Looks Back
Since Ruth Odom Bonner joined President Barack Obama in ringing the bell to open the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture last year, more than 2.5 million people have visited the site.”What’s been so moving is that it’s clear after a year, the museum has already become a pilgrimage site,” says Director Lonnie Bunch, who began the “great adventure” of opening the museum in 2005.

Prince Royce Joins Forces With Cigna to Work Against COVID-19 Disparities in Houston
Cigna Health Improvement Tour comes to Houston offering free flu shots, PPE and Covid-19 resources.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities
During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.
Image ImageImage Image Image Black Music Action Coalition Partners with Wasserman Music, Nashville Music Equality, Recording Industry Association of America, and YouTube Music
May 26, 2022 marked the completion of the three-week Maymester Music Accelerator Program at TSU. This program ended with guest lecturers, super producer Dallas Austin and recording artist Sir The Baptist, they both received honorary doctorates in music from TSU on May 6. The last class was held at the National Museum of African American Music and to their surprise, each student received a gold plaque from the RIAA.

NAREB Pushes for Measures to Increase Black Homeownership
Organization Will Hold Elected Officials Accountable
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) called on the White House and Congress to enact legislation aimed at increasing Black homeownership after provisions approved by the House were excluded from the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed and was signed into law by President Biden.

Megan Thee Stallion Brings Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium to Houston
Megan Thee Stallion’s The Pete and Thomas Foundation has partnered with Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) for the Journey Dream Bus Tour. The month-long caravan kicked off this month in Atlanta, GA and will make a stop in Houston on September 13th!

City Of Houston Awarded RAISE Grant Funding For Telephone Road Project
The United States Department of Transportation announced yesterday that the City of Houston will receive $20.96 million in federal funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program for the Telephone Road: Main Street Revitalization Project.

Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
Undisputed 154-Pound Champion Jermell Charlo Faces No. 1 Contender Tim Tszyu Live on SHOWTIME® on Saturday, January 28 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
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TUBI HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF PREMIUM BLACK CINEMA
ALL-NEW ORIGINAL MUSICAL DRAMA “HOWARD HIGH," AND ORIGINAL MUSIC DOCUMENTARY “PASS THE MIC”
Debuting Friday, February 4, HOWARD HIGH features all-star cast of singers and dancers, including Chrissy Stokes, Anthony Lewis, Earanequa Carter, Lindsay Davis, Veronika Bozeman, Jarell Houston, Christian Gonzalez, Kida Burns, Marques Houston, and award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Keith Sweat.

Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act
On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Mayor Turner Names New Asian American and Pacific Islander Advisory Board, Strengthening Community Engagement in the City of Houston
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner proudly announces the establishment of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Board, a momentous step towards fostering stronger connections between the City of Houston and its diverse communities. This newly formed board will serve as a vital bridge, ensuring that the voices, concerns, and contributions of the AAPI community are heard and included in the city’s decision-making processes.

Department of Neighborhoods Announces Complete Communities University Spring 2023 Graduates
28 residents complete leadership training with focus on civic engagement strategies
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is proud to announce the Complete Communities University (CCU) Class of Spring 2023 graduation. Twenty-eight aspiring community leaders from neighborhoods throughout the city received certificates of course completion at a graduation ceremony held on May 3, 2023, at City Hall. The program featured a keynote address by Mayor Sylvester Turner and remarks by Shannon Buggs, Director of the Mayor's Office of Complete Communities, and TaKasha Francis, DON Director.