The Black List, a company providing an annual survey of Hollywood executives’ favorite unproduced screenplays, and the GM Incubator Fund today announced the launch of the Writer-Driven Shorts Program, which will provide two emerging diverse filmmakers with a $100,000 grant toward production funds to shoot a short film based on feature scripts. The short films…
During the 1960s, the women’s liberation movement’s platform was based on the equal rights and opportunities and greater personal freedom for women. It is widely recognized as part of the “second wave” of feminism. The late Melba St. Andrews-Prevot, a Southern Alum, spent nearly a decade as a chemical engineer Exxon Mobil (70s), Teach for…
The 27-page book, complete with fascinating illustrations by Ananta Mohanta, celebrates what Whittington calls “the unique and special bond between a father and his little girl.” For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous…
Panda Cares Presented by Panda Express & UNCF returned post-pandemic with a 3-Day Leadership Conference that took place at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida! For over seven decades, UNCF has helped minority students reach their educational goals through scholarships, workshops, galas, and more. During 2023’s spring break, Panda Cares brought over 250 college seniors to Disneyworld…
Back in late March, Project Row Houses were excited to announce their grand reopening of the historic Eldorado Ballroom. This historic venue holds significant cultural value and preserving its rich history is an important part of Project Row Houses’ commitment to the community. Project Row Houses Executive Director Eureka Gilkey was thrilled to see the…
Houston native, writer, filmmaker, director, and writer Courtney Glaudé was not expecting the success he received after his vision for the BET+ thriller, The Reading. The film, which stars actress and comedian, Mo’nique, has thrust the visionary into a well-deserved spotlight. Executive produced by Fox’s Empire, Lee Daniels, the film was released on BET+ on…
Pastor Tabatha Whitten recently released her latest book, “D.A.D.S: Daddy and Daughter Stories.” A graduate of Jack Yates High School, the author spent 25 years as a school guidance counselor in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). After retiring, she went to the Seminary School and became an ordained minister. Eventually, she established her own…
The Houston Black Real Estate Association (HBREA) proudly presents its Bi-Annual Awards and Installation Scholarship Gala on April 22, 2023. HBREA always does it big, and this is a night celebrating a cause, providing scholarships, honoring our community, and inspiring growth and education. HBREA is acknowledging its 74 years of impactful work, leading the charge…
On Thursday, March 30, the historic Eldorado Ballroom Grand Reopening and Unveiling was one for the history books, as Project Row Houses (PRH) rededicated the iconic venue to Anna and Clarence Dupree and the historic community it serves. The Eldorado was one of the nation’s most acclaimed live venues for Black musicians and audiences, and…
Councilmember Tiffany D. Thomas, of Houston, TX – District F has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Community and Economic Development federal advocacy committee. Thomas was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on housing, land use, economic…
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream made their third stop on the Houston school tour to provide the Athletes of Kashmere High School with Under Amour Athletic gear. Their stop today included surprise guest, Houston Legend, Lil Keke. He expressed words of encouragement to both the girl’s and boy’s track teams, claiming undefeated victory as they go into…
One Body Networking Founder & President, Janice Weaver, has been committed to saving lives for 10 years through community blood drives. Recently, a fund-raising event honoring, “Ten Years of Saving Lives,” saw many Houstonians show their appreciation for her non-profit organization. The company raised $2,500 for the “Mayor Sylvester Turner Scholarship” to be awarded to…
On Saturday, January 21, Families Empowered brought schools from across Houston together with hundreds of families for a fun-filled event at the Houston Zoo to kick off School Choice Week. Families Empowered is a non-profit organization that works with families across Houston to ensure that they understand and can navigate all the school options available…
The NCAA and the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) have teamed up once again to bring forth a positive impact on students in the area. In the “Read to the Final Four,” the two powerhouses encourage ways to engage youth in school districts across the city to promote and inspire reading with third graders. Like…
In an incredible show of support and appreciation, people from every corner of the world have donated nearly $400,000 to honor Burger King employee Kevin Ford’s milestone achievement of 27 years of perfect attendance. The inspirational story of one man’s hard work and dedication has gone viral and touched the hearts of many. Ford, 54,…
Federal prosecutors said the fight against human trafficking, a crime that harms some of the most vulnerable members of society counts among their highest priorities. “We are committed to vindicating the rights of human trafficking crime victims by bringing their traffickers to justice and working to ensure that survivors have access to restitution, services, and…
Shawn Martinbrough is the author of “How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling” by Penguin Random House and an Eisner Award-nominated artist whose comic book projects include; “Batman: Detective Comics”, “DMZ”, “Luke Cage Noir”, “The Black Panther: Man Without Fear” and “Hellboy”. Shawn is a Vanity Fair contributor and the…
“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…
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,…
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…