100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is collaborating with The African American Coalition on Health again for 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston’s Black Vitamin event on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 9 a.m. and will be held at the Third Ward Multi-Purpose Center 3611 Ennis Street, Houston, Texas 77004. This signature event has been…
The Black Men Buy Houses Workshop, led by Kevan and Ayesha Shelton, is set to launch its 2024 season on May 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop is pivotal in helping Black men achieve homeownership.
Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
The Texas Black Expo is hosting a Summer Celebration Tradeshow & Festival from May 17-18. The weekend celebration will include live entertainment, free health screenings, a women’s forum, a kids zone, and more. While admission into the expo is free, VIP packages are available. Click here for more information. In addition, join the Texas Black…
100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston Chapter (BMOH) is collaborating with the African American Coalition on Health again for the 100 Black Men Metropolitan Houston’s Black Vitamin event on Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® announces the North American release of TWENTY PEARLS, the official documentary film which chronicles the organization’s history. Narrated by Phylicia Rashād, TWENTY PEARLS journeys through 113 provocative years. Only 40 years past the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, nine Black college women enrolled at Howard University where they organized and…
According to new research from Dove Men+Care, when shown an image of a Black man, white men are most likely to describe him as an athlete over any other profession.1 That is why this March Madness®, as a continuation of the Commit to C.A.R.E. Now initiative, Dove Men+Care is spotlighting the multidimensional stories of former…
CEOs from four national healthcare organizations today called on the Biden administration to remedy the health inequities Black Americans experience throughout their lives. The letter comes on the heels of a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report showing Black males lost three years of life expectancy due to COVID-19 in six months,…
AfroTech, one of the largest gatherings of Black tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, returns in 2024 to the Bayou City.
This Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are encouraging you to spend five minutes to learn more about the risks, symptoms and importance of spreading awareness of gynecologic cancers.
Menstruation (your period) is a normal and necessary process for the human body – yet the stigma around menstruation remains common. While it’s a completely natural and well-known process, menstruators often feel embarrassed or uncomfortable openly discussing their period and its symptoms or purchasing menstrual products.[1] A nationwide survey of over 13,000 Americans between the…
During May, Women’s History Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, will convene a nationwide panel of leaders and activists to discuss health-related issues that adversely impact women in communities of color. In collaboration with the Association’s Go Red for Women® movement, EmPOWERED to…
HOUSTON, TX (February 1, 2021) – Houston Endowment today announced an infusion of $20million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston.As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, theinvestment intends to support organizations addressing anti-Black racism and systemic injusticesacross five areas:Strong Communities: Collaborative,…