Introducing Kim Roxie – the Historic Houston Brand Making Its Debut On Home Shopping Network
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Introducing Kim Roxie – the Historic Houston Brand Making Its Debut On Home Shopping Network

“That’s when I realized that I had fallen in love with not just makeup, but making people feel good about themselves. I was good at my job.” LAMIK CEO kim Roxie , 2022 Kim Roxie, founder of LAMIK Beauty, has always been passionate about revealing the inner beauty in everyone. Through founding a successful business…

Deion Sanders Reveals Startling Statistic About HBCU Donations
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Deion Sanders Reveals Startling Statistic About HBCU Donations

IN THE LATEST ENTERTAINMENT NEWS OF ALL THINGS “PRIME TIME” Deion Sanders recently sat down with Shannon Sharpe during his show, Club Shay Shay, and addressed a few questions since his departure as head coach at JSU. During the Q&A, the pair touched on why HBCUs are underfunded as opposed to Predominantly White Institutions. Sanders,…

HMAAC Gives Amazing Honor to News Anchors Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin at ‘Champagne and Ribs’ Fundraiser

HMAAC Gives Amazing Honor to News Anchors Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin at ‘Champagne and Ribs’ Fundraiser

On Dec. 15 (Thursday), the Houston Museum of African American Culture hosted their annual Champagne and Rib fundraiser. The sold-out affair’s purpose was to continue enriching the community by offsetting the cost of programming and assist with allowing them to continue to be a free museum in the Houston area. Honoring Fox 26 news anchors…

StepFest Returns with A New, Innovative Approach to Help Students Achieve Their Goals

StepFest Returns with A New, Innovative Approach to Help Students Achieve Their Goals

On Saturday, Dec. 10, StepFest returned following a two-year absence since the pandemic. However, the incentives were worth the wait. The showcase, held at Worthing Early College High School, had four Houston-based high school step teams who competed for the chance to win $2,000 for their team, a $100 payout to each stepper and an…

I Just Got Hit Law Firm Surprises Single Mothers With shopping Spree And Bike Giveaway For kids

I Just Got Hit Law Firm Surprises Single Mothers With shopping Spree And Bike Giveaway For kids

“I am the child of a single mother and I know the sacrifices my mom made all year long, but especially at Christmas time…. that’s why this annual event is so significant and means so much to David and me. It’s an expression of love, hope, and giving and we are honored and humbled to…

Coalition Kicks off Votercade With Goal of 10 Million More Black Voters
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Coalition Kicks off Votercade With Goal of 10 Million More Black Voters

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The bar is set high: 10 million more Black voters. That’s the goal as the Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC), the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Rainbow Push, the Hip Hop Caucus, and others set out on a bus tour across the nation to blunt voter suppression…

New Poll: Black Voters Overwhelmingly Support Student Debt Forgiveness
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New Poll: Black Voters Overwhelmingly Support Student Debt Forgiveness

Despite lawsuits from Republicans and other opponents, President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan appears a hit with Black voters. HIT Strategies, which bills itself as the only millennial and minority-owned public opinion research company, found that the approval ratings for both Biden and Congressional Democrats increased by 79% to 82%, respectively, after the loan…

Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation Provided Over 1,000 Free Thanksgiving Meals To The Community!
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Burns Original Bar-B-Que, 1501 Certified Ent., Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation Provided Over 1,000 Free Thanksgiving Meals To The Community!

Houston, TX– For decades The Burns’ family has given out free hot Thanksgiving dinners to the community on the Monday of Thanksgiving week. Monday, November 21st, The Burns’ family hosted their annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway, where they provided over 1,000 people with free dinners. The family collaborated with Slim Thug & The BossLife Foundation, and 1501 Certified, which…

Houston-Based Film The Dirty 3rd Made Its Return With Private Red Carpet Screening Featuring D-Reck, Propain, Lil Flip, J. Prince, Lil Troy, Lil Keke, Noah Rankin, KK Rankin, and more!
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Houston-Based Film The Dirty 3rd Made Its Return With Private Red Carpet Screening Featuring D-Reck, Propain, Lil Flip, J. Prince, Lil Troy, Lil Keke, Noah Rankin, KK Rankin, and more!

Houston, TX-On Wednesday, November 16th,  Wreckshop Films, 7 Kings Entertainment, and 8 Queens Media & Films hosted a VIP screening of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation at Match Theater in Houston, Texas. The VIP advanced screening was sold out. It consisted of the lead actor, Propain, the visionary of The Dirty 3rd and owner of Wreckshop Films,…

Charlene Taylor Promotes Self-Love & Sisterhood Through Sexy Diva World, Inc.
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Charlene Taylor Promotes Self-Love & Sisterhood Through Sexy Diva World, Inc.

We hear the term “women’s empowerment,” but do we really stand on it? Backbiting, catfights, and jealousy seem to be the norm depicted on reality TV and in the media when it comes to women and their circles. But Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, Inc.,successfully leads this global movement…

FEMA and Ad Council Encourage the Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disaster
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FEMA and Ad Council Encourage the Black Community to “Create a Lasting Legacy” by Preparing for Disaster

National Preparedness Month was last month, and FEMA and the Ad Council have released new Ready Campaign Public Service Announcements (PSAs), developed specifically to target Black and African American communities as part of FEMA’s ongoing approach to advance accessibility and cultural competency in boosting the nation’s preparedness. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Deputy Administrator Erik…

d-mars.com Shines the Community Spotlight on Sheldon Theragood
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d-mars.com Shines the Community Spotlight on Sheldon Theragood

Sheldon Theragood is the author of the inspiring book, “Whatever It Takes, Walking Through God’s Purpose.” Sheldon is also a motivational speaker, youth mentor, police officer, and philanthropist. He is a native Houstonian who received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas Southern University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View…

The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community
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The 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards Honors a Beautiful Spirit of Boldness Bettering Our Community

The 2022 Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Honors a Dynamic and Determined Sisterhood Driven to Make a Difference  The d-mars.com 9th Annual Top 30 Influential Women of Houston Awards continues to pay tribute to a distinguished sisterhood of women around Houston and the nation who are dynamic and driven to make a difference in…

DOJ Charges Officers in Death of Breonna Taylor
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DOJ Charges Officers in Death of Breonna Taylor

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Say her name. Breonna Taylor’s family may finally get justice after the Department of Justice charged four current and former police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, who were involved in the fatal March 2020 raid on her apartment. The DOJ accused the officers of lying to obtain…

OP-ED: Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority
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OP-ED: Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority

By Jim Winston and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Thus far, 2022 has been a year of multiple socioeconomic and political challenges for all Americans across the nation. Yet for African Americans and other communities of color, this year represents both challenges and opportunities from a business ownership perspective. In particular, for Black-owned media businesses,…

Fort Bend County, We Have Something To Celebrate! Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser
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Fort Bend County, We Have Something To Celebrate! Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser

The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation recently hosted their Inaugural Law Enforcement and Community Champions Awards Gala and Fundraiser. This Black-Tie event highlighted and awarded members of Fort Bend’s Law Enforcement community in the categories of Rookie of the Year, Investigator of the Year, Deputy Dhaliwal Community Relations Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the…

A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide
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A Million Dollars Will ‘Level Up’ Thousands of Houston Area Residents Out of Digital Divide

If you’ve ever played a popular 80’s video game, then you know about the disadvantages your character has right out of the gate. You can’t jump as high or as far, and it’s easier to lose the level and have to start all over again. But in the first few seconds, there’s usually always a…

Sam Mac Entertainment and Mike Taylor Host a Party With a Purpose on September 3rd
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Sam Mac Entertainment and Mike Taylor Host a Party With a Purpose on September 3rd

We all have attended parties, but have you had the Sam Ford aka “Sam Mac” and Mike Taylor aka “Mike T.” experience? Known for sophistication and first-class events, this duo has not only set the standard for first-rate events but raised the bar. What they contribute to this industry is more than bringing people together…

Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
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Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation

Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention last month, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure that all voices are heard. “We’re not going to be able to get these days…

NFL Partners with Contract with Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality
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NFL Partners with Contract with Black America to Strengthen Economic Equality

The National Football League announced today its partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O’Shea Jackson, also known as Ice Cube. The CWBA and NFL partnership enhances the NFL’s dedication to increasing economic equity and partnerships with Black-owned businesses. The collaboration focuses on identifying League-wide opportunities…