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Houston Ebony Opera Guild Presents 27th Annual African American Music Gala

Concert to feature rarely heard works by W.C. Handy and other Black composers

For 27 consecutive years, the Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus has presented its ANNUAL AFRICAN MUSIC GALA: A CONCERT OF WORKS BY BLACK COMPOSERS.

A Tribe Called Identity...Finding Your Wakanda

AfricanAncestry.com Educates on African Tribes as Part of its 15th Year Celebration in 2018

African Ancestry, Inc. (AfricanAncestry.com), the pioneers of genetic ancestry tracing for people of African descent, commemorates its 15th year by bringing focus on the importance of African ethnic groups, commonly referred to as Tribes. Along with helping people find out where they’re from in Africa, AfricanAncestry.com is the only DNA service that also pinpoints Tribes as a part of its results package.

Stelter: The 'Oprah 2020' story isn't going away. Trump just made sure of it

Oprah Winfrey says she is "not running" for president right now, but she has not ruled it out in private conversations, according to three confidants who spoke with me last week.

Midtown Houston Hosts “Lounge on the Lawn:” An All Day Celebration at Midtown Park

On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Midtown Houston will host Lounge on the Lawn in Midtown Park, the first all-day event for residents, Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City. Lounge on the Lawn will feature diverse cuisine, live entertainment and family-friendly fun on the lush 30,000 square foot lawn. Midtown Park is centrally located at 2811 Travis St., adjacent to the McGowen METRORail Station and easily accessible by bike, foot or vehicle.

Downtown District Hosts Saint Patrick's Day Concert & Lepre-Con Pub Crawl at Market Square Park

Get lucky this Saint Patrick’s Day weekend with a ton of Irish fun at Market Square Park on Saturday, March 17. Following the Houston St. Patrick’s Parade — one of the largest in the U.S. — make your way to Downtown’s Historic Market Square neighborhood where you’re sure to find your fair share of green beer at our official Lepre-Con Pub Crawl.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Model Ebonee Davis On Why She Embraced Her Natural Hair

Sports Illustrated launched their annual swimsuit edition with a little #BlackGirlMagic!

African-American Entrepreneur Launches Innovative Mobile Tax Refund Loan App to Revolutionize the Tax Industry

MKG Enterprises Corp. has launched a futuristic mobile tax refund loan app which will redefine tax industry for better and make tax returns simpler for American taxpayers.

Good news for Americans struggling with income tax returns given the recent changes in the tax laws with the enactment of The PATH ACT. A visionary African-American entrepreneur, Marshawn Govan, has come up with an innovative mobile tax refund loan app that is all set to revolutionize the tax industry and make tax returns simpler for Americans.

New App Helps Unarmed African Americans Easily Facebook Live Their Encounters With Police Officers

The app, Solomon’s Shield, developed by an African American attorney, also enables users to instantly send a quick text to up to 5 friends and relatives with their GPS location, and let’s them know th

Solomon’s Shield, a new app for managing emergency and non-emergency law enforcement encounters has quickly reached over 30,000 downloads. The app, which is essentially in its beta release, has gained traction globally with no marketing. Solomon’s Shield exists to help prevent escalations before, during, and after police and law enforcement interactions. The app is free and encourages people who are likely targeted by police officers to know the full extent of their rights and how to navigate these situations.

Weekend Box Office: 'Black Panther' Bounds to Record-Shattering $218 Million-Plus Opening

The movie scores one of the top openings of all time in North America; overseas, it amasses $169 million for a $387 million global debut.

NAACP Announces Key Partnerships During Annual Board Meeting

Voter Mobilization for 2018 Midterm Elections among Important Issues Groups Unite on

New York—during its annual public board meeting in New York City, the NAACP announced several key partnerships designed to expand the reach, impact and effectiveness of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organizations.

NABJ Remembers Journalist and Historian Lerone Bennett, Jr.

The National Association of Black Journalists recognizes the exceptional life of journalist and historian Lerone Bennett, Jr. who transitioned on Wednesday. Bennett was a former editor for Ebony and Jet magazines, and spent decades exemplifying excellence in journalism.

To My Brilliant Black Daughters, Nobody Can Take Away Your History

To my beautiful, brilliant Black daughters: I have so many hopes and dreams for you, that if I tried to say them all, they would run longer than the entire Harry Potter series!

NFL Announced as Presenting Sponsor for the 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains™ "hackathon"

The National Football League Sponsorship Supports Judging, $50,000+ in College Scholarships

The HBCU Battle of the Brains, LLC in partnership with the National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter is pleased to announce the National Football League (NFL) as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual HBCU Battle of the Brains (HBCUBOTBrains) competition to be held Friday, March 9 – Saturday, March 10, 2018.

New Statistics Released on Youth Suicide

In January 2018, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new statistics for the 2016 year. For the State of Texas, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24.

Lakeway Resort and Spa: A Hill Country Escape On Scenic Lake Travis

Perched on the banks of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country is an oasis that not only lives up to its amenities but also its rich history. Built in 1963, Lakeway Resort and Spa essentially gave birth to the community that is today known as Lakeway, Texas. While staying true to its Hill Country origins, the property also sees a contemporary design that creates a comfortable, cozy and stylish interior. Customize your visit to fit your personal goals. Whether it is to explore, relax or entertain, Lakeway Resort and Spa encourages you to do as much or as little as you wish.

Move More for a Healthy Heart

While heart health and how to prevent heart disease are important topics, many people in the United States – African Americans, in particular – remain at risk.

Lakeway Resort and Spa's Travis Restaurant's oven roasted salmon paired with mashed potatoes and asparagus

What Julian Castro Says About 2020 and Turning Texas Blue

Julián Castro says he's "interested" in running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Service Projects As It Prepares for Biennial Conference in Houston, July 6-12, 2018

As part of its international program theme, “Launching New Dimensions of Service,” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will sponsor “29 Moments of Service” worldwide, ahead of its biennial conference in Houston where more than 25,000 members are expected to converge this summer.

Grief and Anger as Florida Prepares to Bury Victims of School Massacre

As families prepared on Friday to bury victims of another U.S. mass shooting, grief mixed with anger amid signs of possible lapses in school security and indications that law enforcement may have missed clues about the suspected gunman’s plans.

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