Events Archives

November 23, 2023November 25, 2023

Miss Black America pageant returns to Atlantic City for 55th anniversary celebration

By: Stacy M. Brown/NNPA The Miss Black America Pageant is coming back to Atlantic City to celebrate its 55th anniversary. It will be held on...

by Staff

October 3, 2023October 10, 2023

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Beyonce hypes Beyhive with announcement of ‘Renaissance’ movie

Beyoncé, everybody’s favorite Queen B, has made another grand announcement that has the Beyhive buzzing with excitement yet again. Reports have been confirmed that a...

by Editor-in-Chief

Community Events Local News

Making Houston ‘Citizenship Capital of the USA’: A journey of unity and prosperity

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, marked a historic day in Houston as the city celebrated ‘Naturalize Now, Houston! Citizenship Day’ at Houston City Hall. The day...

by Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2023September 30, 2023

Events National News

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford honored with 2023 NNPA Leadership Award

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) said his commitment to marginalized communities, Black America, and his Democratic colleagues...

by Staff September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

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Houston chosen as first city outside of Africa for Diaspora African Forum location

On Tuesday, Ambassador H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, founder and Head of Mission for the Diaspora African Forum (DAF), and leadership visited Houston to scout locations...

by Staff September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

Events Health & Wellness Sports

Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle CELLebrity Golf Tournament

Septemeber is Sickle Cell Awareness month and what better way to show your support than tee-ing off for a great cause and rubbing shoulders with...

by Alexandria Green-Jones September 14, 2023September 16, 2023

Community Education Entertainment Events Family Local Music News

Fun for the entire family: North Houston’s City Place swings into September with slate of mostly-free activities

Fall is fast approaching, and north Houston’s dynamic business and lifestyle hub City Place is gearing up for a busy September with an exciting lineup of mostly...

by Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2023September 2, 2023

Eats & Tweets Entertainment Events Local National News

Trill Burgers chef wins Food Network ‘Chopped’ contest; watch party held at Bun B’s Houston eatery

Trill Burgers chef and co-owner Mike Pham won the “Burger: Impossible” episode of “Chopped” Tuesday night on the Food Network. The episode was shown live at...

by Staff August 23, 2023August 26, 2023

Business Entertainment Events Music National News

Usher adds more shows to Vegas residency tour; releases new video featuring Keke Palmer

Tickets for new shows go on sale Friday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. PT

by Staff August 18, 2023August 18, 2023

Entertainment Events Music National News

Nichelle Lewis’ Tik Tok performance lands Her Role of a lifetime in Broadway-bound production of ‘The Wiz’

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Nichelle Lewis, a 24-year-old entertainer, known as a triple threat in theater, music, and social media, will star in...

by Staff August 14, 2023August 15, 2023

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‘Largest published book in the world’ created by kids makes stop at Houston Galleria on tour

I Am Texas, the “largest published book in the world,” had a special back-to-school stop at The Galleria Friday as it continues its Lonestar State...

by Staff August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

Community Education Events Family Local News

Harris County Clerk’s Office’s 3rd annual ‘Back-to-School Birth Certificate Event’ another success

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) issued close to 200 birth certificates during its third annual Back-to-School Birth Certificate event on July 29. The program...

by Staff August 5, 2023August 5, 2023