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Mayor's statement on death of former First Lady Barbara Bush
"Barbara Pierce Bush was best known to the world as the wife of a president and the mother of another, but in Houston we also knew her as a local leading light, an achiever in her own right who spoke and acted from the heart and the gut. She was a focused advocate for literacy and volunteerism; she was the brightest light among the “Thousand Points of Light” her husband charted; and frankly her kindness and counsel to me, away from the public gaze, will remain valuable as well as unforgettable.
Statement from First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Barbara Bush
Our hearts are with the Bush family as we celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Barbara Bush.
Adrian Garcia statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush
Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 2, issued the following statement today:
Statement from the President on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush. As a wife, mother, grandmother, military spouse, and former First Lady, Mrs. Bush was an advocate of the American family.
Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush:
TUTS Announces Winners of the 16th Annual Tommy Tune Awards!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) awarded high school students from across the Greater Houston area for excellence in theatre last night at the 16th Annual Tommy Tune Awards!
Dr. Scott Yarish Provides Reconstructive Surgery to People in Need in Mexico
Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Yarish, of Yarish Plastic Surgery, to provide free reconstructive surgery for the less fortunate in Mexico.
T.J.Maxx Opening in Houston, TX
T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 1,200 stores currently operating in 49 states and Puerto Rico, will open in Houston on April 29, 2018. From fashion and accessories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet products, toys and more, shoppers can expect to find something for the entire family at the latest T.J.Maxx store.
Hollywood Comes to Houston for B. Savvy, Inc Red Carpet Launch Experience
VH1 Love and Hip Hop Reality Star, Producer, Recording Artist and Fitness Trainer Nikko London announces his guest appearance at B. SAVVY, Inc. Launch Experience and Birthday Celebration of top publicists Bella Leah and Berry Dynamic on April 28, 2018 at the Aloft Rooftop Downtown Houston. As the publicists are supporters of National Poetry Month, Hollywood stars are coming to show their support of performance arts, music and spoken word by honoring We Are Writers Block nonprofit organization. The celebrity guest will perform hit singles from his newest album entitled Forever Young.
Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store Partners with the National Forest Foundation for Earth Day 2018
100 trees will be planted for every lab grown E3 Diamond purchased from April 20-22
In Celebration of Earth Day, Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, will partner with the National Forest Foundation to plant 100 trees for every E3 Diamond purchased this weekend, April 20-22.
Actress, Producer Tangi Miller’s Makes Her Directorial Debut of the Miniseries “Diva Diaries”
The Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents a four-part miniseries of Diva Diaries, created by award-winning actress and producer Tangi Miller. Miller makes her directorial debut of the miniseries, which will premiere on the UMC in the month of April 2018.
Walmart continues its focus on African-American Women Owned Companies
The second Quick Chat video in the three-part series Hidden Talent, sponsored by Walmart, highlights Restaurant Owner Leah Abraham as she shares how hiring locally in Harlem has helped her business grow from humble roots to an in-demand hotspot.
Starbucks to Close All Stores Nationwide for Racial-Bias Education on May 29
Training will occur at all Starbucks company-owned stores and will apply to nearly 175,000 U.S. partners (employees)
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores. The training will be provided to nearly 175,000 partners (employees) across the country and will become part of the onboarding process for new partners.
Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner Announce Precinct One’s Commitment to Spend up to $10 Million on Pedestrian and Bike Improvements
Projects Within City of Houston Will Improve Mobility and Protect the Environment
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on April 16 that Precinct One will commit to spend up to $10 million for one year on pedestrian- and bike-safety improvements on Houston streets in Precinct One.
Ira Glass Will Share Life Lessons and Anecdotes about His Career in Jones Hall
Presented by Society for the Performing Arts (SPA)
Creator, producer and host of This American Life, the iconic weekly public radio program, Ira Glass, brings an all-new lecture entitled Seven Things I’ve Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass to Houston. Using audio clips, music, and video, Ira Glass will share lessons from his life and career in storytelling on Saturday, May 12 in Jones Hall for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.
The Rose Invites Supporters to Raise Voices and Funds at “A Time to Care” Luncheon
The Rose will host its Sixth Annual A Time to Care Luncheon with keynote speaker Karen Walrond. Walrond is the creative mind behind the award-winning website Chookooloonks.com. She’s also an attorney, photographer, author, leadership coach and sought-after speaker on topics such as self-empowerment, creativity and innovation.
BET Networks Launches Exclusive Beauty-Focused Tutorials in Partnership with Beautycon to Bring Viewers the Latest in Make-Up Trends for the African American Consumer
BET Networks reimagines the make-up tutorial format with stunning visual and shareable videos dedicated to the African American beauty enthusiast. Today, BET Digital joins forces with Beautycon to launch original short-form beauty-focused content. Featuring Black models and influencers of varying hair textures and skin tones, BET x Beautycon videos will showcase all of the latest trends and experimental makeup looks of the season. Watch the first videos of a series of must-share original content, now on BET.com/Style.
Black Teen Misses the Bus, Then Gets Shot at By White Man After Asking For Directions to School
Brennan Walker, a 14-year old Black student, had a near-death experience last Thursday merely because of asking a question. He was shot by a white man after he asked him for directions to school.
Jay-Z Told David Letterman That Some Good Has Come from Donald Trump Being President
Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur Jay-Z addressed different topics, including his opinion on President Trump, in the latest episode of David Letterman’s Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. What surprised the viewers is when he said that Trump’s presidency is “actually a good thing.”
Top 10 Most Beautiful Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts Around The World
When traveling, accommodation is one of the first things to consider. There are thousands of hotels to choose from in every destination for every type of experience. In a Black-owned hotel, you get to explore a new destination, experience great service, while patronizing a Black hospitality business as well!
L’Oréal USA Hosts Mentoring, Career Readiness and Scholarship Presentation Series for Young Women Through New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women’s Annual Role Model Program
Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former civil rights attorney Gloria Browne-Marshall delivered Keynote Address
L’Oréal USA recently hosted 13 high school and 26 college students at its Hudson Yards headquarters for the New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women’s Annual Role Model Program, designed to provide students with a realistic understanding of various professions, to learn practical workplace skills and to allow them to shadow professional women in their chosen careers.
The Ensemble Theatre to be recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the August Wilson Estate during run of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 30-year revival of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, directed by Eileen J. Morris with Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, May 10, 2018, 6:30 p.m. 3535 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002.
Spelman College Student Deanna Hayden Works to Raise Literacy Rates with “House of Knowledge” Project
It’s National Library Week, and at Spelman College a student is changing lives by improving a community’s literacy. Deanna Hayden, a junior Comparative Women’s Studies major, volunteers in an impoverished neighborhood in Atlanta, the West End community.
Linda Oubré Selected as President of Whittier College in California
The board of trustees of Whittier College in California, has chosen Linda Oubré as the educational institution’s fifteenth president. When she takes office on July 1, Dr. Oubré will be the first African American and the first person of color to serve as president of Whittier College.
Ieshia Champs, Single Mother of 5, to Graduate Magna Cum Laude From Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Ieshia Champs never could have imagined what she would achieve when she grew up, as she bounced around family homes, entered into the foster care system, and had her first child at age 19. But nearly 14 years and a total of five kids later, this mom is about to graduate from law school after a difficult journey — and she says her faith led her through it all.
Review: Beyoncé is Bigger Than Coachella | New York Times
Let’s just cut to the chase: There’s not likely to be a more meaningful, absorbing, forceful and radical performance by an American musician this year, or any year soon, than Beyoncé’s headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Saturday night.
Nora's Home Hosts "Yoga on the Meadow" to Benefit Organ Transplant Patients
Presented by Green Bank Saturday, April 28, 2018 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, will host “Yoga on the Meadow” on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.
Director Milos Forman, known for his work on Oscar-winning films "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus," died at age 86.
Debt continues to be a crushing burden for many Americans. From credit cards to auto loans, mortgages, student loans and medical bills, a high percentage of the nation’s households have one or more of those types of debt.
South African Woman Winemaker Of The Year, Ntsiki Biyela Brings The Winemaker Series To Houston
The South African Woman Winemaker of the Year, Ntsiki Biyela, owner of Aslina Wines, is coming to Houston with The Winemaker Series, April 21-27, 2018, brought to you by Branwar Wines. This week of special events will be geared towards Houston Black Restaurant Week, a women empowerment dinner and plenty of winetasting.
NAACP Statement on Wendy Vitter, Trump's Judicial Nominee for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Refusal to Give Verbal Support for Brown v. Board of Education
NAACP issued the following statement in response to the refusal of Wendy Vitter, President Trump's judicial nominee to the Eastern district of Louisiana, to acknowledge her support of the Supreme Court's decision on Brown v. Board of Education:
New liquid biopsy-based cancer model reveals data on deadly lung cancer
Intratumoral heterogeneity may be responsible for chemotherapy resistance in patients with small-cell lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 14 percent of all lung cancers and is often rapidly resistant to chemotherapy resulting in poor clinical outcomes. Treatment has changed little for decades, but a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a potential explanation for why the disease becomes chemoresistant, and a possible avenue to explore new diagnostic approaches.
First-in-human clinical trial of new targeted therapy drug reports promising responses for multiple cancers
Significant durable disease control seen in patients with lung and thyroid cancers harboring the RET oncogene
A phase I, first-in-human study led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reveals for the first time, an investigational drug that is effective and safe for patients with cancers caused by an alteration in the receptor tyrosine kinase known as RET. The drug appears to be promising as a potential therapy for RET-driven cancers, such as medullary and papillary thyroid, non-small cell lung, colorectal and bile duct cancers, which have been historically difficult to treat.
Governor Abbott Statement On Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush:
“Strong Black Man” Hurts Black Men with Mental Health Issues
To be African American, male, and mentally ill is to face a particular cultural medical challenge.
Latinos Still Have highest Movie Going Rate in U.S.
Latino audiences had the highest rate of moviegoing last year among ethnic groups in the U.S., followed by Asians, according to a new report by the Motion Picture Association of America.
HCC Continues to Help Small Business Owners After Harvey
The Houston Community College (HCC) Small Business Procurement will hold its 1stAnnual “Access to HCC” Reverse Expo on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 8 am – 12 pm at the HCC West Houston Institute, 2811 Hayes Rd, Houston, TX 77082.
Fair Housing Act: A Milestone on the Journey to Equality
A half-century ago, the Fair Housing Act was enacted to prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, creed and national origin. The law also supported NAREB's efforts toincrease Black homeownership which we believe serves to increase wealth and other economic outcomes for Black Americans.
Alleged Howard U Whistleblower Unmasked
Tyrone Hankerson Jr., a Howard University law student allegedly involved in an embezzlement scandal currently clouding the prestigious HBCU, is accusing the institution of leaking his financial information and plans to file a suit for $10 million, his lawyer James L. Walker Jr. told the AFRO.
Spotify Is Looking for New Female Podcasters of Color
With successful podcasts going mainstream like 2 Dope Queens, a show that was recently picked up by HBO, Spotify sees a clear market opportunity when it comes to this new space for content creation.
New Report Shows Higher Rate of Violence Against LGBTQ in Texas
Equality Texas launched a campaign Wednesday to raise awareness of the violence against the LGBTQ community. In addition to the initiative, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said every police officer will go through new training to protect transgender Houstonians.
Texas Education Board Approves Course Formerly Known as Mexican-American Studies
Texas advocates for Mexican-American studies classes won a bitter victory Wednesday, in gaining approval to move forward with the class they wanted, but losing the course title.
Three Fired at Texas Health Commission After Another Contracting Error
After a tongue-lashing from the governor, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is back in hot water over how it awards contracts to private health care companies.
Texas Education Officials Promise Focus On Math, Reading After “Lagging” Report Card
Texas, like the nation, has stagnated in elementary and middle school academic achievement and continues to fail to get black and Hispanic students performing as well as white students, according to a national "report card" out this week.
Houston Make List Of Best Places to Live In America
The U.S. News and World Report lists ten Texas cities among the 125 best places to live in America. For the second year in a row, Austin tops the list. San Antonio comes in at number 14, followed by DFW at number 18 and the Houston area at number 26. Houston was ranked at #20 last year.
Houston, Harris County Get Another $2 Billion in Harvey Recovery Funds
Houston and Harris County each would receive more than $1 billion under Texas' first major Hurricane Harvey recovery spending plan, but relief remains far off for residents in need of housing help.
STAAR Testing Glitch Kicks 40,000 Students Out of Exam for 20 Minutes, TEA Says
A technical issue kicked tens of thousands of Texas students out of the STAAR Online Platform on Tuesday, causing them to be logged out and unable to log back in, a spokeswoman with the Texas Education Agency said.
Houston Teen Awarded Full Ride Scholarships to 20 of the Best Colleges in the U.S.
Michael Brown, a 17-year old high school senior, applied for scholarships to 20 of the best universities in the US. Every one of those 20 prestigious universities offered him a full ride and $260,000 in additional scholarship offers.
‘Black Panther’ Becomes 1st Film to Premiere in Saudi Arabia Since 35-Year Cinema Ban
The cultural impact of Black Panther has continued to increase in magnitude since its Feb. 16 release. Shattering records with each tick of the clock, the Marvel film gained historic steam with praise from moviegoers and positive reviews. Now, while the superhero reel plans to surpass the Titanic, it aims to break yet another record, this time in Saudi Arabia.
Meet the Three Black Women Who Started Their Law Firm Through Twitter
Women pursuing a career in the legal sector often face challenges involving poor work-life balance and discrimination in the workplace, and that is one of the reasons why it is not a profession commonly chosen by women. f
Target Settles Employment Discrimination Suit
Target Corp. recently reached a $3.7 million settlement with the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund over a lawsuit that alleged the major retailer used a criminal background screening policy that discriminated against Blacks and Latinos.