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Houston Sickle Cell Curative & Modifying Therapies Summit & Health Fair

Houston Sickle Cell Curative & Modifying Therapies Summit & Health Fair

Houston is home to the largest medical center in the nation. Despite this, individuals living with or affected by sickle cell in our community still face numerous challenges, including access to care. Furthermore, recent advancements in sickle cell research have sparked hope for potential cures, but questions remain about their accessibility and affordability for patients…

Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer 
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Taste Kitchen + Bar Hosts Fundraiser Donating Half of All Sales to Houston Mom Battling Cancer 

Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.

Houston Roundtable Talks Urgent Call to Action Against Gun Violence
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Houston Roundtable Talks Urgent Call to Action Against Gun Violence

Houston Ethnic Media recently hosted a diverse panel of Houston community leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, educators, and students to confront the escalating crisis of gun violence. Here are some key take-aways from each panelist participant. Acting against the current gun violence crisis requires a collective effort and commitment from individuals, communities, and…

Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’  Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD
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Houston Actor Kedrick Brown Set to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie,’ Educates Theatre Students in Cy-Fair ISD

Kedrick Brown is committed to nurturing the next generation of actors and performers, and his dedication to the Cy-Fair Independent School District reaffirms his commitment to inspiring and empowering young artists.

Houston Ranks Higher Than Other Texas Cities in the Wage Gap
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Houston Ranks Higher Than Other Texas Cities in the Wage Gap

In 2024, the wage gap between men and women continues to persist, with women earning less than men. However, Houston fares better compared to other cities in Texas, as revealed by a recent earnings study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. According to the study, Houston ranks at No. 142 out of 170 of the…

Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon
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Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon

Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon.

100 Black Men of Metro Houston College Expo | Complimentary Admission – Register Now |Sat., March 30th |9am – 2pm

100 Black Men of Metro Houston College Expo | Complimentary Admission – Register Now |Sat., March 30th |9am – 2pm

Hey fellas? Did you know a recent study from the Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll revealed that over 80% of Gen Z members deem a college education fairly or very important? However, only 39% of Black male students expressed confidence in their ability to pay for college let alone the interest to go. Check…

RodeoHouston Shatters Auction and Attendance Records, Welcomes Stellar Lineup to Star Stage
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RodeoHouston Shatters Auction and Attendance Records, Welcomes Stellar Lineup to Star Stage

This year’s event included 10 first-time entertainers, seven record-breaking auctions, two record-breaking paid stadium attendance records, the highest overall attendance record since 2017 and the inaugural RODEOHOUSTON® Hall of Fame.