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Nationally-renowned researcher, innovator joins TSU’s leadership team
Dr. Michelle Penn-Marshall has been selected as Texas Southern University’s first-ever Vice President of Research and Innovation.
Artists from Across the Americas Encouraged to Submit Qualifications for Five Major Permanent Works of Public Art at Houston's New International Terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
The Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), through the City of Houston’s Civic Art Program and on behalf of the Houston Airport System (HAS), is requesting submissions of qualifications from artists and artist teams to design, fabricate and install five major permanent works of public art for the new international terminal at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. This opportunity is open to all artists in the United States and international artists in the Americas with U.S. representation.
Black immigrants chose Ukraine for quality of life, education. War leaves them fearful.
After having studied in India, Heidi Nguema visited Ukraine a few years ago with no plans to make it his home. But as an African from the country of Gabon, in the central part of the continent, he said, he “fell in love” with Ukraine and “decided to stay.”
6888th: Black women WWII heroes finally get Congressional Gold Medal
The first Black female soldiers stationed in Europe will finally receive the homecoming they deserved after serving in World War II.
Harris Health System Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership
Dr. Arthur Bracey has been reelected as chair of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees, the governing body for the public healthcare system in Harris County. Joining him in board leadership positions are Dr. Ewan D. Johnson, PhD, vice chair, and Dr. Andrea Caracostis, secretary.
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker named House sergeant-at-arms, first Black man in post
Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday named Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, commander of the D.C. National Guard, as the 38th House sergeant-at-arms, marking the first time a Black person has served as the House's top law enforcement officer.
Texas politics taking center stage as experts say the race for governor most visible in the country
Texas politics took center stage Wednesday following the mid-term election on Tuesday.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson - Biden's Supreme Court Nod Draws Praise
Three times the Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson – twice unanimously.
Brain Tumor Treatment Options at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
As advancements in brain surgery techniques and other therapies continue to evolve, there are more options for removing brain tumors, slowing tumor growth and preventing recurrence.
League of Women Voters of Texas Statement Regarding the March 1 Primary Election
The League of Women Voters of Texas President Grace Chimene issues statement about the March 1 primary election.
Applications Open for Inaugural Summer Legal Academy
The Office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Opens Applications for Inaugural Summer Legal Academy
The Office of Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee (HCAO) announces the launch of its first annual Summer Legal Academy (SLA), a legal training and educational program designed to expose high school students to the path to becoming an attorney.
The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”
Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout the world. The artwork features Marcus Garvey, Carter G. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
Black History Month is Black Love
Local marketing agency, Grace Marketing, was tasked by the CEO of I Luv Curls, Joy Truth McGowan to craft compelling messaging for Valentine's Day and Black History Month. The agency enlisted the CEO's husband, Neil McGowan, to get a man's point of view of natural hair and its appeal. The result is a poetic mosaic of love for his wife and encouragement for both black men and women to lean into our culture - a tour de force of Black love.
Teach For America Houston Provides Tips for How Students Can Relax and Recharge During Spring Break
In just a few days, kids from all over the Greater Houston area will receive a reprieve from the classroom and head into Spring Break. This is the ideal time for students to exhale and recharge before finishing out the school year.
Thirteen Restaurant Celebrates One-Year Anniversary by Giving Back
Restaurant to Donate $1 from Every Item Sold on March 4 to HISD Food Programs
Thirteen, NBA All-Star James Harden’s signature fine dining restaurant in Houston, will celebrate its One-Year Anniversary this Friday, March 4, 2022, by giving back to Houston Independent School District students!
Corey Stapleton Releases Debut Album “Sea Change” Montana Politician and Veteran Adds Country Music Artist to His Resume
Monatanan, veteran, and former Secretary of State and Senator, Corey Stapleton announces the release of his debut album, Sea Change. Out on digital platforms today, his first full release as a country artist showcases twelve songs solely written by Stapleton, featuring themes of love, perseverance, and his thoughts on the state of the country. Stapleton also picks up a co-producer credit along with Josh Emmons, diving into the recording process head first.
Statewide Black Chamber Launched During Black History Month
Black chambers across Florida gathered for joint advocacy effort at Florida’s Capitol
Florida now has a chamber focused on uplifting and helping black businesses around the state. On February 1st, 2022, to kick off Black History Month, the Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce hosted its first Black Chamber Day at the Capitol to advocate for resources for black chambers and black businesses.
Red Cross honors community heroes during annual Red Cross Month celebration in March
Celebrate by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 23; giving blood; or volunteering
“Communities are at their best when there are people helping people,” said American Red Cross volunteer David Guth. “Throughout the year the Red Cross provides people an opportunity to make a difference- whether that be in responding to a disaster, donating blood or providing a financial donation- we can make a difference in our local communities by being a part.”
Harris Health System Names New Chief Financial Officer
Harris Health System has named Victoria Nikitin its new executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) effective March 1. Nikitin has been with Harris Health for 18 years.
CO-OP Program Awards More Than $2 Million in Grants to Texas Communities
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Diversifies Audiences Engaged with the Outdoors
Communities in Texas will have more opportunities to explore their natural surroundings thanks to grants awarded through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). These 41 grant partnerships, totaling $2,048,678, will support community-based conservation and outdoor recreation activities throughout the state and build on $22 million already awarded by TPWD over the past 25 years.
SoLa Impact's "Black Impact Fund" anchored by $50M Commitment from CalSTRS
SoLa Impact has raised over $250 million in its fourth fund and aims to scale up affordable and workforce housing development in California's Black and brown communities. CalSTRS' commitment through
SoLa Impact, a leading minority-led real estate fund focused on affordable and workforce housing in California's Black and brown communities, today announced that the California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS"), the world's largest educator-only pension fund, via their joint venture with Belay Investment Group, has anchored SoLa's second close with a $50 million equity commitment into its "Black Impact Fund."
Meijer and Huggies® Partner to Donate Up to 400,000 Diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network
During the month of March, for each pack of Huggies purchased at Meijer, Huggies will donate a day's worth of diapers to the national nonprofit, National Diaper Bank Network, up to 400,000 diapers total
Superintendent Millard House joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to read to students
400 volunteers read to students for Second Annual Houston Reads Day
Superintendent Millard House, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Texans players, and Houston Texans cheerleaders will join more than 400 volunteers across Houston for Literacy Now’s Houston Reads Day, a day dedicated to reading to 14,000 Pre-K-3rd grade students at 31 schools in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD.
NAREB Launches Campaign to Change Policies and Regulations Limiting Gains in Black Homeownership
Oldest Minority Real Estate Trade Association Urges Policymakers to Address Down Payment Assistance, Loan Level Price Adjustments, Student Loan Debt and Appraisal Bias
With the gap in homeownership between Black and White families wider today than when housing discrimination was rampant decades ago, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is launching a “Revive the American Dream of Homeownership” campaign to change public policies that limit the ability of minority and low-to-moderate income families to purchase homes.
ACLU’s Smart Justice Campaign Receives New Major Funding for Criminal Justice Reform
The Just Trust for Action announced today that the American Civil Liberties Union Campaign for Smart Justice will be part of its inaugural grants to support the movement for criminal justice reform. The Just Trust and The Just Trust for Action committed $36.3 million to organizations that are leading integrated advocacy efforts in the criminal justice field. In response, the ACLU issued the following statement:
Excitement Builds In Texas For First Varsity High School Water Polo Season
Water polo is about to get much bigger in the state of Texas. After decades of play as a high school club sport, water polo will make its debut as an official varsity high school sport in the Lone Star State in the fall of 2022 after receiving approval from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) back in October 2019.
'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention
Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.
Black-owned, Black-led Franchisee Group Gets the "Big O" from Ben & Jerry's
It's a First for the Ice Cream Company
The three Black leaders of Primo Partners want to use their business to dismantle white supremacy.
A Bold New Season Announced for Houston Grand Opera
HGO’s 2022–23 Season Features Seven Operas Including a New Staging of a Rare Masterpiece, Two U.S. Premiere Productions, the Return of a Celebrated Mariachi Opera, and Classic Audience Favorites
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce its 2022–23 season, featuring a new production of Dame Ethel Smyth’s rarely-performed masterpiece The Wreckers, the triumphant return of HGO-commissioned mariachi opera El Milagro del Recuerdo, the U.S. premieres of Opéra National de Paris and Royal Opera House’s production of Werther and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía of Valencia’s production of Salome, and beloved HGO classics La traviata, The Marriage of Figaro, and Tosca.
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk Debuts New Themed Suites to Provide Customized Experiences for Travelers
Grand Hyatt San Antonio debuts customized experiences for travelers with new themed suites. The brand-new suites include everything from Wellness Suites with in-room Peloton™ bikes, to an Entertainer Suite with billiards, a Gamer Suite with a variety of board games and a Playstation®4, and Topgolf Swing Suites.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Joins Heritage Society to Announce UNESCO’s “Slave Route Project” Designation of Historic Houses as “Sites of Memory”
Mayor Sylvester Turner joined the Heritage Society and descendants of Reverend Jack Yates to make a memorable and significant announcement about three historic house sites located in Sam Houston Park.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in San Antonio
This weekend, Mardi Gras Festivities is happening in San Antonio from February 26-27! Right from the convenience of your room at Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa, you can experience firsthand the iconic River Walk transforming into a floating Mardi Gras celebration.
Spring Travel to San Antonio With Hyatt Hotels
Hyatt hotels in San Antonio are offering several travel experiences perfect for the season, from special promotions at two downtown hotels to an exclusive getaway to a standalone cottage at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort.
The Rose Awarded “Healthy Kids, Healthy Families” Grant From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
The $35,000 grant will fund The Rose Empower Her® Sponsorship Program, providing breast cancer screenings and care for uninsured women across Texas
The Rose announced it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) for $35,000. The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic, and social implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rose plans on using the funds to cover the cost of providing care to uninsured women in the Empower Her® Sponsorship Program.
Supreme Court To Consider Granting Emergency Relief to NYC Teachers Denied Religious Accommodation From Vaccine Mandate
The United States Supreme Court will consider a legal challenge to New York City’s vaccine mandate from educators who were denied religious exemptions to vaccination. Earlier this month, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who oversees emergency appeals from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, rejected the appeal without comment.
HBCU All-Stars Partners with Reveal Suits to Offer Players the Full All-Star Experience
Reveal Suits to Provide Complimentary Suits for the Selected 24 HBCU All-Star Game Players
The HBCU All-Star Game, taking place on April 3rd during NCAA Final Four weekend in New Orleans at the UNO Lakefront Arena and broadcasting live on CBS at 4pm ET, is proud to partner with Reveal Suits to provide the 24 selected players with complimentary suits, giving them the All-Star treatment and experience. In addition to NCAA Conferences, Colleges and Universities, Reveal Suits also partners with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the NFL Alumni Association.
"Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc."
Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian distribution rights for "Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.," an intimate documentary film introducing the storied history of Alpha Kappa Alpha, America's first sorority for Black college women. Narrated by Phylicia Rashad and written and directed by Deborah Riley Draper, Twenty Pearls tells the story of a powerful sisterhood created in 1908 that has influenced significant watershed moments in history, including World War II, NASA, Civil Rights, Voting Rights, Women's Rights, HBCUs, and Public Health.
Early Voting Ends Soon! Election Day Next Tuesday!
The last day of early voting for the 2022 Primary Election is Friday, February 25th and Election Day is Tuesday, March 1st. March 1st is also the last day for Vote by Mail ballots to be received at election offices.
2nd Annual RACE FOR THE DOME on Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Race for the Dome benefits the Astrodome Conservancy’s work to preserve and redevelop the landmark Astrodome
Runners, walkers, and Dome-lovers across Houston, Harris County and beyond can now secure a spot to join the Astrodome Conservancy to race around the Astrodome at NRG Park in support of a bright future for the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The Potential Power of our New Supreme Court Justice
President Joe Biden is about to name the first Black woman ever nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court—in fact, he may have already done so by the time you read this. Based on the Black women President Biden has chosen to serve as federal judges, we know that the nominee will be brilliant. And we know she will be committed to a “justice for all” approach to the Constitution.
Texas Southern University to honor Rev. William A. Lawson
Feb. 23 Black History Month Convocation, luncheon pay tribute to legend
Texas Southern University will honor the life and legacy of Reverend William A. Lawson on Wednesday, Feb. 23, with a special tribute that will take place during its Black History Month Convocation at 11:45 a.m., immediately followed by a special tribute luncheon from 1-2 p.m. A significant gift named in honor of Rev. Lawson, as well as other special announcements, will take place during the luncheon.
Turkey Leg Hut Announces March Date for Annual Festival & Block Party
Limited Vendors Booths Available
Houston’s famed Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) is getting ready to host its second big Annual Festival & Block Party on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 11am-6pm on Almeda Road between Wichita and Arbor streets in Houston’s Historic Third Ward!
Reign’s Essence, Black Woman owned brand of eco-friendly candles and diffusers
Smelling can arouse emotion, leading to a shift in mood and mindset. Why not have candles, a diffuser, or a room spray that helps promote positivity, release endorphins, and relaxation?
Gabriela's Group Expands to Houston - New Restaurant Gabriela's Midtown Opens This Spring
Gabriela’s Group, one of Austin’s premier restaurant and bar management groups, is excited to announce that the team will soon expand to Houston, Texas. Located at 1910 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002, Gabriela’s Midtown will open in spring 2022.
H-E-B issues Texas-wide call for entries in 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition
Quest for Texas Best 2022 Submissions Accepted February 23rd – April 7th
H-E-B continues its search for the Lone Star State’s finest foods, beverages, beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers, and everything in between. The call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted February 23rd through April 7th, and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.
Normal Anomaly Announces Black Queer+ Advancement Festival: A Celebration of Black, Queer+ Culture through Music, Community and Disruptive Advocacy in Houston
BQ+AF is a first-of-its-kind Houston-based music festival that centers and spotlights Black, queer+ voices.
NBC SPORTS’ COVERAGE OF SUPER BOWL LVI AVERAGES TOTAL AUDIENCE DELIVERY OF 112.3 MILLION VIEWERS, REACHES 167 MILLION
Led by Peacock, Super Bowl LVI is Most-Streamed NFL Game Ever, with Average Minute Audience of 11.2 Million Viewers Across All Digital Endpoints
New Gig Service Delivery App "Guys With Trucks" Debuts In The Houston Market
frican-American Founder Aaron Potier Solves the Problem of Small Item Moves for Local Consumers
Debuting March 2022, once a new request is booked on the Guys With Trucks app, a vetted single driver works with the customer to pick up and deliver their items securely and safely to their new geo-targeted location in the selected vehicle.
Rochelle Garza Poised to Make History Running as Texas' First Latina Attorney General
Latino Victory Fund-endorsed candidate Rochelle Garza, sat down with People Chica, an extension of People en Español targeting Gen Z and Millennial Latinas, to discuss the inspiration that led her to run for office, her historic candidacy, and her fight to protect reproductive rights in Texas.
Houston Native Exemplifies “Freedom at Work” Aboard U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
Growing up in Houston, Johnson attended Westfield High School and graduated in 2021. Today, Johnson relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Houston to succeed in the military.