Houston Area Urban League Raises Over $1 Million at 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The 2024 Equal Opportunity Day Gala raised more than $1 million to support the Houston Area Urban League’s programs.
Discover How Kwanzaa Tradition, Creativity, and Community Unite in Third Ward
As Kwanzaa approaches, Third Ward Cultural District invites the community to events that honor and celebrate African heritage.
Houston Land Bank Announces ‘Finding Home’ Initiative to Develop Affordable, Resilient Housing in Underserved Neighborhoods
The Houston Land Bank (HLB) has launched the Finding Home Initiative.
Americans Prioritize Giving, Even When Squeezed by Economic Uncertainty
Americans report that they have given less to charity this year compared to last.
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Higher Dimension Church’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to Feed 600 Houston-Area Families
Higher Dimension Church (HDC) is bringing hope and holiday blessings to families in need with its Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for the Houston and Katy communities.
Support These Houston-Area Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Here are some locations to consider visiting on Small Business Saturday, which is November 30.
Ways Businesses Can Give Back this Holiday Season
Here are some meaningful ways for business owners to give back during the holiday season.
Beloved Journalist, Former ABC13 Anchor Chauncy Glover Dies
Many are mourning the loss of Emmy Award-winning, respected journalist and former ABC13 anchor Chauncy Glover.
DOJ Targets Elder Fraud and Nursing Home Abuse in Sweeping Nationwide Actions
The report details over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults.
Texas High School Jamboree Tour: The Best of Thanksgiving Basketball
The d-mars.com is teaming up with the Nelson Brand Sports organization to sponsor the Thanksgiving Texas High School Basketball Jamboree tour.
Urban Enrichment Institute Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Gala Honoring Dr. Ruth Simmons, Other Distinguished Community Leaders
The Urban Enrichment Institute (UEI) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Saturday, October 19.
VP Kamala Harris Unveils Agenda for Black Men, Promises Wealth-Building, Opportunity as Election Nears
Harris’ detailed plan appears to offer Black men a vision of leadership, opportunity, and economic empowerment.
Houston Lawyers Association to Host Voting Advocacy Town Hall at TSU’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law
The Houston Lawyers Association and its coalition partners are hosting an Advocacy Town Hall at the Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Learn How to Volunteer for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2025
Join 35,000 volunteers for the 2025 rodeo season and learn about some of the amazing committees that make the rodeo what it is today.
African American Male Wellness Agency to Empower 1,000 Women at 2nd Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day
The African American Male Wellness Agency – Houston (AAMWA-Houston) is hosting its Second Annual UPLIFT HER Women’s Wellness Day, a free community health event.
‘This is a Bond for Life:’ From Sisterhood to the Presidential Race
The women who were initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Howard University in the spring of 1986 know VP Kamala Harris as “line sister.”
Every Life Matters: Breaking the Silence and Raising Awareness on Suicide
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to shining a light on a topic that is often shrouded in silence and stigma: Suicide.