Houston, Texas – November 16, 2018 – The CEO Ministry 19th Annual Marketplace Fair, 2018 will be held on December 16th, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Kingdom Builders Center on 6311 W. Orem Dr., Houston, Texas. The event will be preceded with a Business Symposium on December 15th, from 10 am to…
Winston Contemporary Art is bringing Hip-Hop impresario, filmmaker and co-founder of the band, GRAY, Michael Holman, to Houston for two electrifying performances. November 2, 2018 the band GRAY explodes on stage at Houston’s MATCH theater followed on November 3rd by a storytelling performance, featuring Holman, that will leave you spellbound. Holman co-founded GRAY with…
It is nearly impossible for the passion Judge Maria Jackson pours in her work to go unnoticed. She has successfully established a reputation as someone that displays fairness and compassion time after time. Jackson began her professional career as the program director of a charter school where she helped guide economically disadvantaged children. This is…
Houston, TX, October 10, 2018 — Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City now have the chance to ring in the new year and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a commemorative parade and community activities. The Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc. and Black Heritage Society will host…
Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder of The Rose, lost her mother to cervical cancer that was discovered too late. At 22, Gibbons didn’t know how to be her mother’s advocate, nor did her mother know how to advocate for herself. As a result, even though the disease could have been detected early on and treated, it wasn’t….
Houston, TX, October 1, 2018 — Houstonians and visitors to the Bayou City now have the chance to ring in the new year and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a commemorative parade and community activities. The Houston Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation, Inc. and Black Heritage Society will host…
Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000 students – is a huge task, and Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan is utilizing a leadership standard that encourages a free exchange of ideas. Lathan, a 26-year veteran educator, previously served as…
News provided by Houston Health Department When dining out, Houstonians expect their food to be safely prepared in a clean environment. That’s why the Houston Health Department (HHD) routinely inspects more than 14,500 food establishments for compliance with regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of customers. This September, in the spirit of National…
On September 15th at the Brooklyn Kings Theatre, comedian, actress and Emmy Award-winning host of “The Real” Loni Love and special guests founder of Starfish Media and Emmy Award-winning journalists Soledad O’Brien and American radio and television personality La La Anthony teamed up for the 2nd annual Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 Finale to celebrate the Ashley Stewart community, women’s empowerment, education…
Curious George: The Golden Meatball The Fun, Family Musical on Stage at Main Street Theater! Main Street Theater (MST) presents the fun, family musical Curious George: The Golden Meatball, based on the books by Margret and H.A. Rey and the play owned by Universal Stage Productions. Performances are Sundays, September 30 and October 7 at…
The Book of Will Opens at Main Street Theater September 22 Regional Premiere By Lauren Gunderson Directed by Rebecca Greene Udden MST – Rice Village “Good friends are behind all good stories. And good stories make for good lives.” –The Book of Will Main Street Theater (MST) will open its 43rd…
Houston, TX, August 6, 2018 – In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices. Sista Strut raises awareness about the higher death rate African…
Emerging Houston Actor Kedrick Brown is not Lebron James, but he is taking his acting talents to the Houston Independent School District in new Performing Arts Magnet Middle School. HOUSTON – Sept. 11, 2018 – PRLog — Actor Kedrick Brown has done it again. THREE is the magic number. He has landed principal roles…
Jerry Davis Vice Mayor Pro-Tem City Council Member District B NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Bilal Khan (832) 393-3292 Bilal.khan@houstontx.gov HISD Press Office (713) 556-6393 PressOffice@HoustonISD.org VICE MAYOR PRO-TEM JERRY DAVIS AND HISD CELEBRATE LITERACY AWARENESS MONTH HOUSTON – District B Council Member Jerry Davis, Houston Independent School District (HISD), We Are in…
By d-mars.com News Provider With a speech titled “Still Standing,” Ramona J. Smith, a high school teacher from Houston, Texas, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking on Saturday, Aug. 25. For the first time in the contest’s history, female competitors swept the top three positions. Smith is only the fifth woman to capture…
By D-mars.com News Provider Across the United States in the 2018 election primaries, Black American political leaders are scoring historical victories – changing the conversation and the face of politics. “Congratulations to gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, Senator Bill Nelson and all our Democratic candidates who won their primaries tonight in Florida,” said Democratic Party Chair…
By d-mars.com News provider A record number of women are running for public office this year. In the near future, we can expect more female public servants representing the American people – from local chambers to Capitol Hill. In light of this exciting trend, it is important to highlight programs that help develop young women…
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is helping consumers fight back against rogue moving companies as many families complete their moves before the new school year begins. TxDMV urges Texans to protect themselves from hiring unscrupulous movers. All Texas movers are required to be licensed with TxDMV. If you hire one that is not,…
YOU ARE A QUEEN FOUNDATION BACK-TO-SCHOOL STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY AUGUST 6, 2018 – HOUSTON, TX. – On Sunday, August 19, 2018, nonprofit organizations “You Are a Queen” and “KingsIIKings” in collaboration with Franklin Beauty School and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, will host its 1st Annual Student Appreciation Day for the City of Houston benefiting students…
Former Houston Texans Player Devard Darling Awards $10,000 In Scholarships to Fort Bend ISD Students. Former Houston Texans player and FBISD Alumni, Devard Darling awarded college scholarships to deserving students through his As One Foundation. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to ten Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) high school seniors at the 10th Annual Devard & Devaughn Darling Scholarship…