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July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Sickle Cell sufferers dying from lack of blood, non profits host emergency blood drive

The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to our daily lives but it also severely affected our medical resources. One of the main resources that have...

by Alexandria Green-Jones

July 19, 2021July 22, 2021

Education Events National News

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump to speak at FAMU summer commencement

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) lineup of summer commencement ceremony speakers is headlined by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and includes alumni Marcelia Freeman and...

by Staff

Community Education Entertainment Events Family Local News

HMAAC presents ‘A Beautiful Portrait of Southern American Life: Remembering William Tolliver’

The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is delighted to present from July 23 through October 9, 2021 A Beautiful Portrait of Southern American Life: Remembering William...

by Staff July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

Entertainment Events Fashion

Pyer Moss Fall 2021 Couture Collection honors Black innovation

Kerby Jean-Raymond’s Pyer Moss is proving to be a cultural phenomenon in the world of fashion. This year alone, Jean-Raymond has designed Vice President Kamala...

by Nevaeh Richardson July 12, 2021July 14, 2021

Events National News

Zaila Avant-Garde: The most talented teenager in America

M-U-R-R-A-Y-A. Murraya, a genus of flowering citrus trees native to eastern Asia and Australia. It is also the winning word of 14-year-old Scripps National Spelling...

by Nevaeh Richardson July 12, 2021July 14, 2021

Entertainment Events National

Lil Baby announces nationwide tour with special guest Lil Durk

Get ready for one of the first and biggest nationwide tours since the pandemic. Lil Baby will embark on a nationwide tour with Lil Durk...

by Staff June 22, 2021June 23, 2021

Community Events Family Health & Wellness Local Opinion

Vegan Vibez Festival inspired me to become vegan…again

The Vegan Vibez Festival held its third annual event in Houston on Juneteenth. This festival was my first real outing since this pandemic began and...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 20, 2021June 22, 2021

Business Events Real Estate

Houston Black Real Estate Association hosts gala supporting families affected by COVID

This past year has been a true trial for Houston and our nation and there are still so many in need who lost loved ones,...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 18, 2021June 24, 2021

Community Entertainment Events Local

Primary Paint Party celebrates Juneteenth with Black Art Exhibit

Black Art Exhibit at Prime Art Gallery will open on Juneteenth. This exhibit was curated by Deshun Sharp & Irene Valentin and features work from...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 18, 2021

Events National News

Helping a Hero and Lee Greenwood award 22 honorees for supporting wounded veterans

Helping a Hero and the charity’s National Ambassador Lee Greenwood recently hosted three national events to promote patriotism and support our nation’s wounded veterans. During...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 18, 2021

Community Entertainment Events Local

Twin boxing champions, Jermall and Jermell Charlo recieve proclamation from City of Houston

WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo was joined by his twin brother, unified super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, as Houston’s world champions received a special...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 17, 2021June 20, 2021

Events Health & Wellness Local

Houston Texans YMCA hosts healthy living garden party for 3rd Ward community

The Houston Texans YMCA hosted a Healthy Living Garden Party with the Blue Triangle Garden Club. The Blue Triangle Garden Club has been in existence...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 17, 2021June 20, 2021