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HOUSTON’s NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE, LIDYA KUSHNER OSADCHEY, APPOINTED INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  OF THE YWCA HOUSTON

HOUSTON’s NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE, LIDYA KUSHNER OSADCHEY, APPOINTED INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  OF THE YWCA HOUSTON

ByErica Ponder

HOUSTON’s NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE, LIDYA KUSHNER OSADCHEY, APPOINTED INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER  OF THE YWCA HOUSTON   (Houston, September 26, 2018) Lidya Kushner Osadchey, a credentialed executive coach, leadership development consultant and a veteran non-profit executive, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer of one of the oldest social and human services organizations in Houston, Young…

Mahershala Ali’s New Film Green Book Wins Top Award at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival as Black Films and Artists Thrive at TIFF
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Mahershala Ali’s New Film Green Book Wins Top Award at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival as Black Films and Artists Thrive at TIFF

ByErica Ponder

by Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival screening over 250 films from 80 countries. Artistry and diversity, the hallmarks of TIFF, were on view. Black artists, filmmakers and films were a key part of the soiree. Big budget movies, small indie films,…

For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement
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For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement

ByErica Ponder

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…

HBCU Millennials Energized to Vote!
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HBCU Millennials Energized to Vote!

ByErica Ponder

By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent During the contentious 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voter turnout still proved to be at an all-time low among students who attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). In a report released by Tufts University, 2016 voter turnout plummeted by more than 10 points…

LONI LOVE, SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, LA LA ANTHONY, NAUGHTY BY NATURE & OTHERS GATHERED AT THE KINGS THEATRE FOR 2ND ANNUAL, SOLD-OUT FINDING ASHLEY STEWART 2018 FINALE

LONI LOVE, SOLEDAD O’BRIEN, LA LA ANTHONY, NAUGHTY BY NATURE & OTHERS GATHERED AT THE KINGS THEATRE FOR 2ND ANNUAL, SOLD-OUT FINDING ASHLEY STEWART 2018 FINALE

ByErica Ponder

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…

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and The Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) will participate in a Candidates Forum.

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and The Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) will participate in a Candidates Forum.

ByErica Ponder

WHAT: To promote awareness and active involvement in the upcoming general election, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and The Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP) will participate in a Candidates Forum. WHEN: Saturday, September 15, 2018.  From 10:30  -12:30 pm. WHERE:  Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church…

Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

ByErica Ponder

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…

Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis and HISD Celebrate Literacy Awareness Month

Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis and HISD Celebrate Literacy Awareness Month

ByErica Ponder

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…

Life Insurance Is One of the Keys to Black Wealth

ByErica Ponder

If Black lives matter, then Black wealth should certainly matter, too. That’s the motto that Eugene Mitchell, a corporate vice president and market manager in the African-American Market Unit for the New York Life Insurance Company, often shares. Since 2011, Mitchell has been on a mission to create wealth—$50 billion to be exact—in the Black…

Local Nonprofit Creates Back to School Event to Benefit Kids in Shelters

ByErica Ponder

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…

Juliana King University Announces 6th Annual Graduation Ceremony

Juliana King University Announces 6th Annual Graduation Ceremony

ByErica Ponder

Saturday August 11, 2018 Juliana King University Announces 6th Annual Graduation Ceremony JKU celebrates 6th Graduation Ceremony     Houston— Saturday August 11, 2018 — On this day, at Marriott Hotel, 2900 Briarpark, 77042. Juliana King University (JKU) will celebrate its 6th graduation ceremony, enabling almost 100 students to graduate with Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, and…

Houston Urban Nutcracker

Houston Urban Nutcracker

ByErica Ponder

Contact: Traci Greene 832-549-9683  Houstonurbannutcracker@gmail.com  Lab Performing Arts Dance Initiative  Press Release   ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, TRACI GREENE, RECREATES A HOLIDAY CLASSIC TITLED “HOUSTON’S URBAN NUTCRACKER”  ON DECEMBER 1 AT THE HOBBY CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS Traci Greene invites you on a journey with Clare through her enchanted dream as she travels with the Nutcracker through…

HAUL 50th Anniversary Equal Opportunity Gala
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HAUL 50th Anniversary Equal Opportunity Gala

ByErica Ponder

Houston Area Urban League 50th Anniversary Equal Opportunity Gala was recently held at the Hilton Americas. There were 1,000 guests who joined gala co-chairs John Mingé, Calvin C. Guidry and honorary chair Mayor Sylvester Turner at the Houston Area Urban League’s annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala – “Honoring Our Past … Impacting Our Present…Shaping Our…

Hurricane Season Preparedness
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Hurricane Season Preparedness

ByErica Ponder

As Hurricane Season approaches, Kroger releases details on grocery, pharmaceutical and fuel options to maintain the Houston community’s health and safety   As Hurricane Season begins, Kroger is reminding Houstonians that they can be active in ensuring their own safety and security by planning ahead. Kroger stores throughout the community offer essential services and products…

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARS PRESENTED WITH $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING ANNUAL TEXAS FFA STATE CONVENTION
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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARS PRESENTED WITH $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING ANNUAL TEXAS FFA STATE CONVENTION

ByErica Ponder

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ SCHOLARS PRESENTED WITH $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING ANNUAL TEXAS FFA STATE CONVENTION — JULY 11, 2018 — HOUSTON — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Seventy Texas FFA members were presented with $1.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during the 90th Texas FFA State Convention in…

The Houston Dance Lab

The Houston Dance Lab

ByErica Ponder

“International Broadway Dancer Creates Dance Champions” Misty Copeland, Lauren Anderson, Karina González and Arthur Mitchell are just a few who have broken racial barriers on the plié platform.  But who among those of the next generation will continue the advancement of individuals of color in the world of dance?  The Houston Dance Lab, aka “The…

Princess Jackson “Socks” Out Poverty
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Princess Jackson “Socks” Out Poverty

ByErica Ponder

By Shelondra Peavy … To Be Young and Great Just shy of her 10th birthday, Princess Jackson had accompanied her mom (Phyllis Burton) and a group of her friends on their personal philanthropic mission to give blankets and other necessary goods to some of Houston’s homeless population.  This would be the one time when tagging along…

Optimum Security Professionals is Your First Defender and Responder

Optimum Security Professionals is Your First Defender and Responder

ByErica Ponder

By Dawn Paul Who are the first defenders and responders when it comes to crime prevention and crisis/ incident management? By already being on site, your security officers are your first true defenders and responders assisting police, fire and emergency medical technicians as they arrive on site.  Security officers are highly regarded on local, state, and…

Transforming careers and communities

Transforming careers and communities

ByErica Ponder

Degree Programs for those who want it all!! Attend classes on weekends or online, supplemented with an active online learning community Full-time students can complete their degrees in as little as 16 months Receive undergraduate credit for college-level life, school, and work experiences Earn a degree from a well-respected, nonprofit, fully accredited private college Enjoy an…