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AAF-Houston selects Audrey Gilbreath as winner of 2022 Living Legend Award

Founder/CEO of Gilbreath Communications is first African American selected for the award

Building a career legacy of persistence and achievement over more than 30 years certainly earns respect from your peers. One major example is Audrey J. Gilbreath, the recent 2022 winner of the American Advertising Federation-Houston’s Living Legend Award. Ms. Gilbreath is the 25th recipient of the Living Legend and the first African-American professional to win the honor from the 111-year-old AAF-H.

Dive Into DACAMERA's Unsilent Spring: Etienne Charles's Earth Tones Reverberates with Purpose and Passion

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of our evolving Earth as DACAMERA, Houston's trailblazing chamber music and jazz presenter, brings you "Unsilent Spring: Music and Our Changing Planet." This two-night event, taking place on April 19-20, showcases the world premiere of Etienne Charles's compelling new work, "Earth Tones." A trumpet virtuoso, Charles is globally recognized for his fusion of music with cultural storytelling, as epitomized in his previously acclaimed piece performed by the New York Philharmonic.

TSU Selected as Venue for Democratic Primary Debate

Texas Southern University will serve as the venue for the third Democratic primary debate, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 12-13, 2019, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena.

Houston-Galveston Area Council Elects 2024 Board Officers, Emphasizes Regional Collaboration

The Honorable Sally Alcorn, Houston, Texas, city councilmember, will lead the board of directors as chairperson for 2024

The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces its 2024 board officers, led by Chair Sally Alcorn.

Cardi B on what sparked that Nicki Minaj fight

We now know what exactly sparked Cardi B going after Nicki Minaj at a New York Fashion Week party.

Cardi B rejects plea deal in strip club case

Rapper Cardi B showed up to court in New York on Friday and rejected a plea deal regarding her involvement in a strip club brawl that took place last year.

High school e-cigarette use has jumped nearly 80%. Now, the FDA wants new regulations

Vaping increased nearly 80% among high schoolers and 50% among middle schoolers since last year, prompting the US Food and Drug Administration to propose new measures against flavored nicotine products that have propelled the rise, the agency announced Thursday.

Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface to Headline 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival

Berrywise Enterprise, a Black-owned premier ticket and hotel reseller, is providing ticket and hotel packages for this year’s 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival. The iconic event will happen Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd at the Paycor Stadium (formally Paul Brown Stadium), on the Cincinnati riverfront. Attendees will have a memorable experience with prime seating and accommodations.

President of MD Anderson Cancer Center Resigns

Ronald A. DePinho M.D., president of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has resigned. Chancellor William H. McRaven has requested DePinho stay on board through the end of the Texas legislative session, officials said in a release Wednesday.

Teacher Turn Comedian Eddie B

"I'm Already Professionally Developed: Straight From the Teacher's Desk," is a book about Eddie B’s journey as a teacher on the way to the creation of the videos “What Teachers Really Say” and how the idea turned into one of the biggest comedy tours in history. “I share my personal experiences in the classroom as well as my home life! It all ties into the issues and desires of teachers who want to see better days; the ones who are really passionate about changing the narrative of this profession. We deal with so much!” Eddie B commented.

Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Highlight: The Debut of H-Town Beauty Supply Storefront Lands In The Bayou City

Jessica Abbey and Oscar Mabry's launch their first H-Town Beauty Supply storefront in Houston, Texas.

Rapper Bun B Involved in Home Robbery Shooting

Yesterday afternoon twenty-year-old DaMonte Jackson barged his way into rapper Bun B's Houston home.

Burns Original Bar-B-Que Is Opening New Location In Pearland This Weekend!

4ht of July Weekend just got better! In celebration of the 1-year anniversary of their first Kroger Bistro location in Summerwood, Burns Original Bar-B-Que announces the grand opening of their new bistro location in Pearland, TX! This Saturday, July 2nd, Burns will open their 2nd Bistro restaurant inside Shadow Creek Kroger. Their partnership with Kroger started in 2019 with Burns debuting their signature Bar-B-Que sauce in selected locations which eventually led to Burns having products in over 21 stores. During the Pandemic, Burns hosted weekly pop-ups at various Kroger locations where they sold Bar-B-Que sandwiches, chips, and drinks. The success of their pop-ups led them to open a Bistro in Kroger Summer 2021. Not only did Burns make history as the first Black-Owned Restaurant in Kroger, but during the 2022 Rodeo season, they made history by being one of the only Black-Owned Bar-B-Que tents.

The 16th Annual H-Town Blues Festival Comes to Houston

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, October 27 at 10 a.m. Local Time on Ticketmaster.com

The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the NRG Arena with the 16th Annual H-Town Blues Festival on Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Calvin Richardson, Pokey Bear, J’Wonn, and West Love.

CREED III director and star Michael B. Jordan honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The March 1 ceremony honored Michael B. Jordan with the 2,751st star in the Category of Motion Pictures, and included speeches from CREED III co-star Jonathan Majors and producer Ryan Coogler.

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life.

A Pop-Up Shop For Full Bust Ladies Coming To Houston

New York City-based Exclusively Kristen and South Florida-based Bolero Beachwear are teaming up with Houston’s Mystique Lingerie in order to bring full bust ladies style and proper fit.

Cardi B gives birth to second child

Kulture Kiari is officially a big sister. Her mom and dad, rappers Cardi B and husband Offset, have welcomed their second child.

Out for Good Gala 10/14! Honoring Linda Morales

LGBTQ Houston's premier annual gala! We hope you can join us on Friday, October 14, at the Out for Good Gala, benefiting your local LGBTQ center. We invite you to be a part of this special night where we will honor Linda Morales with the 2022 LGBTQ Community Vision Award for decades of advocacy and service to Houston's LGBTQ and Latino communities.

Candace “Six Figure Spa Chick” Holyfield to host The Queen Spa Expo, September 18-19, 2020

THE ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN SPA EXPO IN THE COUNTRY

Candace “The Six Figure Spa Chick”, Holyfield is the founder and the creative mind behind the Queen Spa Expo (specifically created for minority spa professionals) and The Black Spa Magazine. She is best known for her Award-Winning spa parties and her business instructional classes designed to empower millenial business owners. She has written over 30 e-books (for spa professionals) and has been invited to speak on mainstages internationally. A trailblazer in her own right, Holyfield has assisted over 500 spa owners not only launch their salon but create a six-figure income while doing so. Her work in the industry has not gone unnoticed.

Dear Corporate America, It's Time to Walk the Walk on Sustainability

There's a sea change underway in corporate America. For decades, top executives preached the gospel of Gordon Gekko, proudly declaring "greed is good." They happily outsourced jobs, price gouged customers, and despoiled the environment -- anything to maximize shareholder value.

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