HOUSTON- African-American News&Issues presents: Esther’s Cajun Cafe &Soul Food. As a little girl Esther never acknowledged obstacles in her life. Becoming an entrepreneur was her sole aspiration but cooking exceptional Cajun and Soul Food was embedded in her soul. Her mother, Gladiola Lewis whose expertise is Cajun
HOUSTON- Cortlan J. Wickcliff is now graduating from Law School He continues to be a trailblazer! At only 22 years old, he is the youngest African-American male to attain this honor from Harvard Law School with a JD in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. At nineteen years old, was the youngest African-American male to attain a bioengineering degree from Rice
By: Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher Elizabeth Cady Stanton once stated that, “Though motherhood is the most important of all the professions — requiring more knowledge than any other department in human affairs — there was no attention given to preparation for this office”. While this statement may have some validity to it, I believe that when you have been told
HOUSTON- African-American News&Issues presents The Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is recognized as a cornerstone within the community providing leadership, as well as personal and professional development opportunities. It was formed, April 18, 1994 by Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson (inset). The AHCBED occupies the space located at: 6112 Wheatley, 77091. The
By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News&Issues On the 18th day of October in the year 1972, the Rev. Richard Jones was licensed into the ministry by the late Rev. Jacob J. Jones at Rosehill Baptist Church. In 1973 after the passing of his pastor and uncle Rev. Jones being spiritually led by God, departed Ferriday, Louisiana and moved to Houston,
By: Roy Douglas Malonson American Politician J.C. Watts once alluded to a very true thought, “There’s a whole lot more to the African-American community than entertainment and sports”. I could not agree with him more. As this was exemplified by an array of: splendid gowns, precious jewels and distinguished suits as they paraded up and down the corridors of the
Students and staff at Booker T. Washington High School gathered for a special school assembly recently to celebrate the life and legacy of the school’s namesake, along with a living legend—Ms. Ruby Lea Pope. Pope is the school’s oldest living graduate. In her lifetime, Pope has traveled to Europe and the Middle East, earned two college degrees, founded an area
African-American News & Issues presents: Ms. Gladys M. House of Carpet Depot. Carpet Depot is in its 13th year of providing residential and commercial floor covering sales and installation. Furthermore, it is the only Black woman-owned floor covering business in Houston. Ms. House is an installer and has a team of five additional installers. Carpet Depot has built a reputation
AUSTIN – A+Federal Credit Union (A+FCU), is proud to announce the promotion of O.J. Gilder as its Vice-President of Information Technology. Mr. Gilder started his career with A+ in August 1998 as a Teller. After working in various positions for A+ and obtaining his degrees, he was selected to be the VP of IT at Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union
By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News&Issues HOUSTON-– Mr. Charles Dawson has become the successful owner of the largest minority owned janitorial and chemical supply company in the state of Texas. However, this entitlement did not come easy. It was achieved through a strong desire and determined volition to go into business for himself. Dawson was born in Houston, Texas. He