Press Releases
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
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…
THE TEXAS BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO MERGES WITH THE NZURI NATURAL HAIR SHOW IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
TBWE reveals EMI Award recipients AND in partnership with Women of Wealth Magazine’s WIME Awards,“Sexy over 60 Fashion Pageant” Little Miss “Happy” Head Beauty Pageant, workshops and more! HOUSTON, TX— Visionary and Trichologist, Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, proudly invites the general public to this year’s 2nd Annual Texas Black Women’s Expo (TBWE) and 8th Annual Nzuri…
African-American actor Malik Cole takes on the iconic role of The Man in the Yellow Hat from Curious George.
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…
Brittny Bush plays Alice Heminges, daughter of one of the men responsible for the creation of Shakespeare’s First Folio, in The Book of Will. Brandon Balque plays Ralph Crane in same production.
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 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.
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
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
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…
Local Nonprofit Creates Back to School Event to Benefit Kids in Shelters
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
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…
Juliana King University Announces 6th Annual Graduation Ceremony
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…
Mayor urges teens to attend poetry workshops led by City’s poet Laureate
Mary Benton Press Secretary Office: 832.393.0830 Mobile: 713.208.6229 Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov City of Houston Mayor’s Office Media Release HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner encourages city of Houston teens to attend one of the Youth Poetry Workshops being hosted through March by Houston Poet Laureate Deborah ‘D.E.E.P.’ Mouton. “It’s good for our young to learn the poetic tongue,” the…
JENuinely Living 12- Week Holistic Nutrition Course
Contact:Jeanette Pasuizaca pasuizaca@gmail.com JENuinely Living 12-Week Holistic Nutrition Course Houston, TX – July 23, 2018 – Did you know that among American adults, 154.7 million are overweight or obese, and of these, 78.4 million are obese. A study performed by Mayo Clinic indicates that nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least…
Houston Urban Nutcracker
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…
The 28th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
Media Contact: Crystal Edwards crystalbedwards54@gmail.com 832-388-1039 The 28th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Kicks off Jazz Month in the City of Houston! Mayor Turner keeps the tradition alive !! He will be saluting former Summer Jazz Workshop students at Annual Houston International Jazz Festival Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch! HOUSTON, TX, July 13, 2018 – August…
Summer of Fun METRO Pass offers students free rides all summer long
May 11, 2018 – The Summer of Fun pass is a unique fare card offering K-12 (and college) students free rides on all METRO light-rail, local bus, and Park & Ride service June 1 through Sept. 1, 2018. There are four ways to get your Summer of Fun pass: Apply online at RideMETRO.org Apply by mail by filling out the registration form on the attached flyer Apply by mail by calling 713-635-4000 to…