RodeoHouston Celebrates 50th World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest
More than 250 teams compete in RodeoHouston’s annual World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings.
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,…
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…
TSU’s Award-Winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” Celebrates 50 Years
This year Texas Southern University’s (TSU) award-winning KTSU 90.9FM “The Choice” celebrates 50 years as a global radio platform that continues to leave its impactful footprint on and off the mic. KTSU recently kicked off the year-long celebration with its listeners and supporters, hosting their 50th Anniversary Backyard Party outside the KTSU station that was…
IYO Agency Brought Out Local Film Makers For New Human Trafficking Short Film!
On Monday night, IYO Agency invited local Houston film makers and members of the 5th ward community to privately view their new short film, Truffle Sauce at The DeLUXE Theater. “Truffle Sauce”, Directed by award winning filmmaker Isaac Yowman, and written by Shannan E. Johnson is a coming-of-age drama short that examines how trauma presents…
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You Can Start To Be the Best You in 2022!
We know it’s been a rough couple of years, but it’s 2022! If you have made it to this year, you are blessed and have much to be thankful for, despite challenges…
Good Morning H-Town Named Best Morning Show In Houston!
The votes have been tallied and 97.9 The Box’s Good Morning H-Town has been voted by the readers of the Houston Chronicle as the Best Radio Morning Show in Houston! The second annual Best of the Best highlights the best of Houston in a number of categories including entertainment and leisure, sports, beauty, health, home services and finance, kids and education,…
Main Street Theater announces Artistic Inclusion & Community Engagement Director
Main Street Theater welcomes Sloane Teagle as its new Artistic Inclusion and Community Engagement Director. “Main Street Theater is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible space for our artists, audience, and staff. We are thrilled to have Sloane on board to help guide our efforts,” says Main Street Theater Founding Artistic Director…
Radio One Brings Praise Back to Houston
Radio One Houston is pleased to announce the re-launch of Houston’s Inspiration Station, KROI Praise 92.1 / KMJQ Praise 102.1 HD2.
5 COVID-Safe Activities to Enjoy Right Now
by d-mars.com News Provider With the start of 2021 behind us, it’s time to start fresh, create new habits and take on new skills. Whether your goal is to get outdoors more to enjoy the fresh air or to learn a new instrument, develop a plan to start enjoying some COVID-safe activities. Here are a…
TWENTY PEARLS Documentary Film about First Black-Greek Letter Organization Now Available Nationwide
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…
Golden Globe Winner Idris Elba Signs Multi-Book Deal With HarperCollins Children’s Books
Iconic and multi-award-winning actor, musician, filmmaker, and activist Idris Elba has signed a global multi-book deal with HarperCollins to publish a range of children’s books launching in 2022. In a major UK/US co-publication deal, world rights were acquired by Ann-Janine Murtagh, Executive Publisher, HCCB UK, and Suzanne Murphy, President and Publisher, HCCB US, from Crystal Mahey-Morgan at OWN IT! Entertainment Ltd….
Dove Men+Care Celebrates Black Men On and Off the Court with March Madness® Off Court Champs Campaign
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…
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Houston-area chef helps promote release of Netflix’s ‘Waffles + Mochi’ children’s cooking show featuring Michelle Obama
HOUSTON, March 16, 2021 – Chef Rey’s passion for cooking has opened a number of doors of opportunity through the years from executive chef of several of Houston’s top professional sports teams to restaurant owner to host of his own online cooking show. The Houston chef’s journey continues as he joins forces with Allied Global Marketing to…
Ice Cube Expands ‘Contract with Black America’ to Highlight Issues Facing Black American Women and the Sports Industry
Today, Ice Cube announced an updated version of ‘Contract with Black America’ that outlines longstanding specific issues facing Black American women and the sports industry with a set of tactical solutions, along with additional updates throughout the contract. The original contract was announced this past summer and spurred a string of political conversations around racial…
New Research on Portrayals of Black Women in Hollywood Signals Progress, But Colorism Persists
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media released the results of Representations of Black Women in Hollywood, a groundbreaking examination of the portrayals of Black girls and women in film and television. Find the report here. While much of the previous research on race and gender in entertainment media analyzed representations of women and…
Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
Music mogul turned author, professor and activist Mathew Knowles is hosting his first podcast show on iHeartRadio. Mathew Knowles IMPACT is a weekly one-hour program where Dr. Knowles, his celebrity guests, and call-ins share perspectives on racism, health and wellness, entrepreneurship and the music business. “These four topics consume the American zeitgeist today,” says Dr. Knowles. “At the root…
Michelin North America and the International African American Museum Announce Inaugural Traveling Exhibition
The International African American Museum and Michelin North America, Inc., announced today a partnership focused on freedom in the age of mobility. The museum’s mission is to honor untold stories of the African American journey through educational exhibits. “This partnership supports Michelin’s efforts to recognize the legacy of those whose movements have not been always free and…
Hip Hop Public Health Launches ‘Community Immunity’ Vaccine Literacy Effort
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated since 2004 to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of science and hip hop music, today launched Community Immunity: A Rap Anthology about Vaccines. A suite of free resources aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage in communities of color by fighting fear with facts, this…
Webber Marketing Announces Premiere of the “National Battle of the Bands: Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” Film during Black History Month
Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands, announces the “National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB): Salute to HBCU Marching Bands” film presented by Pepsi. The hour-long, syndicated film will premiere throughout February in more than 50 markets across the country in honor of Black History Month to shine an intimate light…