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Gamma Sigma Philo Affiliate Turns 70
Many years ago, alumnae chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, realized the importance of the prestige, good will, and the cooperation of women who for various reasons were not members of any Greek-letter organization.
Ars Lyrica Presents Season Finale From Brandenburg to Esterhazy
Ars Lyrica’s 2018/19 season finale travels from Brandenburg to Esterházy, with Bach’s two famous Brandenburg concertos and a concerto by Franz Joseph Haydn. The second “Brandenburg” concerto offers the set’s oddest combination of soloists—recorder, oboe, violin, and trumpet—while the fourth is a stealth concerto, ostensibly for violin and two recorders, though the violinist leaves everyone in the dust. Baroque violinist Ingrid Matthews joins harpsichordist and artistic director Matthew Dirst at center stage, along with Paul Leenhouts (recorder), Kathryn Montoya (Baroque oboe), and Nathaniel Mayfield (natural trumpet).
TWEF Presents Community Event: Beats & Beets Garden Party
Powered by: Soulfitgrill on Saturday, April 27, 2019
The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) is proud to present a free community event, Beats & Beets Garden Party on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the TWEF Urban Garden.
Man throws drill at courthouse to get arrested
One Clayton County man was determined to get arrested and even drew the attention of the United States Secret Service.
Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue Gala Pulls Out All of the Stops for Young Texas Artists’ 35th Anniversary
Quintessential celebration of classical music with a Texas twist raises $100K for the nonprofit
The Young Texas Artists (YTA) Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue gala on March 9 was jam packed with one phenomenal moment after another, including a performance by members of the iconic Kilgore College Rangerettes and a visit from Honored Guest Ron Losby, CEO of Steinway & Sons, who flew in from New York to celebrate the occasion of YTA’s 35th anniversary.
NAACP Troubled by Black Church Burnings in the South
Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, made the following statement in response to recent outbreak of Black church burnings:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends Mayor Sylvester Turner on the Introduction of the Houston Peace Plan for Youth
Jackson Lee: “Mayor Turner’s initiative is a compelling endeavor that protects against violence, promotes good health for youth and provides opportunities for youth.”
Delta Sigma Theta, Harris County DA’s Office Host #NotMeToo Seminar
HOUSTON AWARENESS + ACTION = SOCIAL CHANGE
The Bay Area Houston Alumnae (BAHA) Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the Harris County District Attorney Office Sex Crimes Division presents: #Not ME TOO, A Conversation Between Sisters, Women, and Friends!
MoneyLIVE - Financial Literacy and Scholarship Event for Students
Event promotes education and understanding of various financial concepts
Alliance Financial Ministries, Inc. will host its 7th annual one-day student financial literacy event. This FREE event is for high school students who desire to learn about and prepare for their financial future. MoneyLIVE is a fun interactive, event designed to educate students and engage students in a variety of real-life financial situations in which they have to make decisions.
Sisters Network® Inc. to Host 9th Annual National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run
Funds raised benefit the Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP)
Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States today announced over 5,000 participants are expected to walk/run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., at the 9th Annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K walk/run. The event will be held at the Discovery Green Park, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX. 77010.
H-E-B Seeks Experienced Drivers in Greater Houston
Hiring continues at one of Texas’ best places to work
H-E-B continues to innovate and grow throughout the Lone Star State with plans to expand its roster of truck drivers. Interested and qualified drivers are invited to the Friday, April 12th event at Houston community College Campus located at 555 Community College Dr, Houston TX 77013. Doors are open 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
African-Americans More Likely to Be Misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia
African-Americans with severe depression are more likely to be misdiagnosed as having schizophrenia, according to a new Rutgers study.
New Multi-Million Dollar Ride to Open in 2019 at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are more than the first of its kind – they are out of this world. Infinity Racers, which will open in June of 2019, is a pair of space-themed, racing head-first mat slides.
How to Prep Financially When Changing Jobs
The average American will hold 11.7 jobs between the ages of 18 and 48, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. If a job change is on your horizon, remember that a new salary and benefits package bring new financial considerations.
New Houston Based Internet Show Takes to the Airwaves
Marcus Davis is adding to his resume with the career of talk show host. The political savvy Houston native is known for his political views just as much as he is known for his well fish and grits and fish and grits.
Texas Southern University Photographer Selected as a Texas State Artist
Longtime Texas Southern University Photographer Earlie Hudnall, Jr. was selected by the Texas State Legislature as one of the Texas State Artists for 2020 in the two-dimensional category.
Macy’s Invests in New Beauty Tech
Macy's is doubling down on the beauty business this year. On a recent earnings call with analysts, the retailer's executives noted that the brand will be investing more in the category this year.
Rev. William A. Lawson Immortalized in New Interfaith Ministries’ Plaza
Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rabbi Samuel Karff and Reverend William A. Lawson have become to be known as Houston’s very own “wise men” according to Martin B. Cominsky, CEO of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston.
McDonald's Makes Black Millennial Consumers Top Priority
The media plan for "Black & Positively Golden," which includes a bigger Instagram presence and messaging centered around empowerment and entrepreneurship, could help McDonald's capitalize on the opportunity.
Bravo Announces New San Antonio Reality Series ‘Texicanas’
At last there is a name and premiere date for Bravo’s upcoming reality TV show set in San Antonio. Raise your margaritas to “Texicanas,” the new docuseries that kicks off at 9 p.m. May 7.
Cancellations of Latino-Themed Shows Spark Anger, Reflection
Netflix's cancellation of "One Day at a Time" has led to an outcry on social media by the show's viewers.
Beto O'Rourke Kicks Off Campaign for President in Houston
Beto O'Rourke officially kicked off his run for president Saturday from downtown El Paso, his hometown, promising “a campaign for America, for everyone in America.”
Houston Could Feel More Like Central Mexico In 60 Years
It’s about to get warmer in Houston for a very long time. And, no, we’re not talking about the impending summer months.
Bills Would Make Superintendent Severance Deals Much Less Cushy
School boards superintendents may no longer receive nice severance packages when leaving if the Texas Legislature has its way. Currently, they are reviewing two new bills so that school boards would no longer have the option to give up some state funding in order to get rid of superintendents who have fallen out of favor.
NAACP Reveals Tactics Fossil Fuel Industry Uses to Manipulate Communities of Color
The fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and authority of minority-led groups to serve corporate goals.
Sunnyside Advocate Bessie Swindle Dies at 79
Community activist Bessie Swindle has died at the age of 79. Ever since she moved to the Sunnyside area, Swindle was making her community better through volunteerism.
Chicago Elects 1st Black Female and 1st Openly Gay Mayor
Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s resounding victory was a clear call for change at City Hall and a historic repudiation of the old-style, insider politics that have long defined the nation’s third-largest city.
Groundbreaking News: New School to Meet Increased Service Demands for Area Students with Behavioral Disorders, Autism
Harris County Department of Education kicked off construction on a new, 47,970-square-foot school to replace Academic and Behavior School West at a ceremonial groundbreaking April 3 at 12772 Medfield Drive in southwest Houston. County and city officials, school district leaders, staff and students attended the event backdropped by a bulldozer, shovels and hardhats.
The Pilot Dance Project in Partnership with Mystic Lyon Presents: A Conversation with Brother(hood) Dance
The Pilot Dance Project and Mystic Lyon are pleased to present a discussion on contemporary black dance with an intimate reception to follow for Brooklyn-based artists Brother(hood) Dance. This event will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at Mystic Lyon in the historic Fifth Ward at 5007 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020.
HCC Social Media Campaign Captures Top National Award
An Instagram campaign designed to inform and engage students about activities and events at Houston Community College (HCC) has been awarded a prestigious gold Paragon Award by the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).
Breaking: How HIV Is Being Used to ‘Cure’ Sickle Cell Disease
60 Minutes recently reported on a gene therapy trial that may be a cure for patients living with the bone-crushing pain of sickle cell disease. Gene therapy locates and fixes the genes responsible for different diseases.
The Return of the Poll Tax in Florida?
Until 2018, Florida -- the state vital to the presidential victories of George Bush and Donald Trump -- deprived one in 10 voters, and 2 in 10 African Americans, of the right to vote with a constitutional provision banning felons from voting, even after they had fulfilled their sentences.
Council Member Dwight Boykins Addresses City Council Vote on his Proposal to Fully Fund the Implementation of Pay Parity
Yesterday, I was the only member of City Council to vote for my proposed policy solution that would have created a permanent funding source to immediately and fully fund pay parity for firefighters as approved by the voters on November 6, 2018.
$62 Billion in Education Cuts Proposed, Key College Aid Could be Slashed By
Every budget defines priorities and values. To put it another way, what’s really important in life gets supported financially. For many families, having a home, food, and utilities usually rank pretty high. Then there are other budgetary concerns like saving for college or having a ‘rainy day’ fund to cover less frequent costs that can be much higher than the size of the next pay check.
Executive Trainer, Professor, and Global Speaker, Orobosa Owie hosts her first Power of Your Presence Brunch
A Girl from Brooklyn Passionately Leading New and Seasoned Professionals to be Their Best Selves and Live Their Best Lives
With the January 15th Orobosa Owie released of her first book and added published author to her list of titles. The book was entitled Be Bold, Be Confident, Be You: A Motivational Guidebook in Shattering the Fear Ceiling shares the seven steps of self-mastery, guiding readers to successfully move toward personal and professional fulfillment. In celebration of the book and in connection with International Women’s Month Orobosa launched the Power of Your Presence brunch series.
SSLW & Partners Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients News Release With Photos
Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) and their Phenomenal Partners Celebrate “30 for 30” Honoring Fort Bend Countywide School Districts 2019 High School Scholarship Recipients - Heroes and Sheroes at “ sold out” luncheon , Saturday, April 27, 11am.
Rice's Veterans Business Battle Invites 20 Entrepreneurs to Compete for Prize Money and Investments
Twenty veteran-owned companies from across the country will pitch their business ideas at the 2019Veterans Business Battle at Rice University.
Statement from Senator Borris Miles on HISD Superintendent Search
"I commend the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for stepping in to take drastic, but necessary measures regarding Houston Independent School District's (HISD) superintendent search and for putting the students' interests first.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Ongoing ITC Deer Park Fire
Jackson Lee—“Given what has transpired, there is no doubt that a federal investigation needs to proceed. Representatives of the facility’s parent company need to be in Houston, on the ground, on-site. All means must be utilized to protect surrounding communities who are continuously being impacted. I will join the congressional representative of the area and other colleagues to work as a congressional delegation to ensure a full federal review and a full federal investigation of this matter.”
NAACP Calls for Full Release of Mueller Report, Barr Summary Not Enough
Robert Mueller stated, "While this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime [of obstruction of justice], it also does not exonerate him.” Yet that is exactly what William Barr has tried to do. It is even more imperative that we have full access to the Mueller report and evidentiary basis to learn the facts surrounding Donald Trump’s actions and potential attacks on the integrity of our democracy.
Texas Democratic Executive Committeeman Emeritus Rodney Griffin Endorses Senator Kamala Harris for President
Rodney Griffin Texas Democratic Executive Committeeman Emeritus, endorses Senator Kamala Harris for president. Senator Harris made her first Texas visit since her announcement, Saturday in Houston.
Texas Southern University investor rating elevated to ‘positive’
Second rating upgrade since 2017 affirmed by Moody’s Investors Services
Texas Southern University received its second consecutive financial rating upgrade since 2017 when Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook from “stable” to “positive” and affirmed the university’s revenue financing system bonds within the Baa3 rating category.
Paying a Debt to Society?
After Incarceration, Former Prisoners Face a Tough Journey Home to Find Work, Reunite with Family and Begin Again
Try to imagine what freedom must be like for many prisoners who've been released after serving sentences of 10, 15 or 20 years behind bars.
Macy’s Partners with Becca's Closet and Enhances Prom with Bold Accessories
Shoppers still looking for the perfect dress? Macy’s has stylish looks from two-piece gowns to head-to-toe sequins available in all sizes and price points. Complete any prom look with the perfect finishing touches. Macy’s has a curated collection of prom accessories that will compliment any style including statement necklaces and earrings, hair clips, handbags and more.
James Harden Named Western Conference Player of the Week
Today, the NBA announced that Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24 (Week 22). It is Harden’s fourth Player of the Week award of the season and the 22nd of his career, all coming as a Rocket.
New Bill Could Allow SNAP Benefits to Be Used for Fast Food
There is a new bill working its way through the Statehouse to allow people to use food stamps to buy fast food. Right now, you can only use that money to buy groceries at a store or farmer’s market but if this bill is signed into law, you could order a burger at the nearest fast food joint.
Puzzling Number Of Men Tied To Ferguson Protests Have Died
Two young men were found dead inside torched cars. Three others died of apparent suicides. Another collapsed on a bus, his death ruled an overdose
Comcast Formally Launches Afro and Cleo, Two New Black-Centric Networks
During a star-studded evening complete with a red-carpet entry at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Comcast formally announced the addition of two television networks that highlights the company’s commitment to diversity.
GM to Invest $300 Million, Add 400 Jobs at Michigan Plant for New Chevrolet Electric Vehicle
Company also announces total new investment commitment of $1.8 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations across six states, adding a total of 700 new jobs
General Motors is investing $300 million in its Orion Township, Michigan, assembly plant to produce a new Chevrolet electric vehicle that will bring 400 new jobs to the Orion plant. Today’s announcement is part of GM’s new commitment to invest a total of $1.8 billion in its United States manufacturing operations, creating 700 new jobs and supporting 28,000 jobs across six states.
Mike Trout Agrees to a $430 Million Dollar Extension With the Angels
A few weeks after Bryce Harper signed a 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Mike Trout has since raised the stake by resigning with the Los Angeles Angels.