Expand Your Education
by Cynthia Strong When I see and say the word “Expand” I see depths,heights and widths taking place in my…
Fighting the good fight: 5 misconceptions about U.S. poverty
(BPT) – Many Americans will pass right by the Red Kettles and ringing bells of The Salvation Army this…
Financial Planning Month: 5 things you can do to take the fear out of your finances
October is Financial Planning Month, so there is no better time to face your financial fears and make actionable changes…
Why public transit is a key economic issue for growing cities
We’d love to take our daily commute for granted. Except, we can’t. It is essential that we continue to make…
Mayor Turner calls for unity and action in the wake of tragedy in Pittsburgh
By Mayor Sylvester Turner Political talk is causing division and polarization across our nation like I have never seen before…
Using data to deliver better customer experience
Today, food delivery competition has expanded from traditional restaurants to include local grocery stores and data-driven giants like Amazon. To…
The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Pinnacle Award Finalists in Honor of the 24th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
Houston, TX – September 6, 2018 – The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) announced the finalists for its coveted Pinnacle…
Women and Girls Share Life’s Experiences Through Books with The Sowing Circle
Dozens of women and girls gathered at The African American Library at the Gregory School for the official launch of…
UNITY! Private Listening Event
By: Carly Hammack The UNITY! Private Listening Event was held at Prospect Park on September 24. Presented by Wreckshop Records…
Mahershala Ali’s New Film Green Book Wins Top Award at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival as Black Films and Artists Thrive at TIFF
by Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival…
Arthur Mitchell: Ballet Legend and Pioneer Dies at 84
By Nsenga Burton Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Contributor @Ntellecutal The world is mourning the loss of legendary choreographer Arthur Mitchell. Mitchell,…
For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement
Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000…
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