Crystal LaShan is a contributor to African American News & Issues, covering stories and issues important to our readers in Houston, across Texas and throughout the nation.
Committed, focused, hilarious, and leaving everything on the stage, are perfect descriptions of the super-talented actor, Nicholas Lewis. Born and raised in Houston, TX, he is a 2005 graduate of…
Howard University (HU) is known for being a pioneer for many firsts, so it was no surprise that HU would be the first HBCU with a Women’s Rugby Team. Howard…
African Dancers, African Clothes, African food, and plenty of African Culture was the theme of the 44th Annual Pan-African Cultural Festival. There were fun activities for every age. The kids…
Star studded, creative vibe, vitality, and generosity were a few words that described the atmosphere at the Edison Arts Foundation 4th Annual Tutus and Tuxes Gala Fundraiser. It took place on…
The Astros Foundation, in collaboration with the G-Unity Foundation, hosted 100 high school students from six Houston area high schools for a G-Unity Leadership Symposium at the Minute Maid ballpark.…
Nathan Louis Jackson’s Brother Toad was a brilliant, thought provoking, and heartfelt masterpiece on stage. I cried, laughed, and was inspired to seek opportunities to truly make a difference in…
The Sister’s Network Stop the Silence Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run was a major success. The picturesque campus of the University of Houston was the perfect new location to hold the…
S.H.A.P.E. Community Center resumed their annual International Food Festival since the pandemic brought it to a halt. This event was a labor of love from the unique international community of…
Fashion, style, and fellowship perfectly describe the Audrey H. Lawson Impact Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show. Together for Good Ministries and the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Women’s Guild, celebrated a fantastic…
Xavier University (XULA) Houston Alumni Association had an awesome time at their Annual Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry Membership Drive. This fun event was the kickoff for their membership drive…
