Texas Rangers’ HBCU Tour to include Huston-Tillotson on April 3
[Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez] Courtesy of Texas Rangers Communications ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers are embarking on its first-ever HBCU Trophy Tour, bringing Rangers and Major League Baseball representatives to three of Texas’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the Commissioner’s Trophy in tow. The tour will include a stop at Huston-Tillotson […]
Katherine Johnson Honored By Thousands During Women In Aviation International (WAI) Pioneer Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration
By Fred Outten (Washington, DC, April 1, 2024) – On March 23, 2024, Women in Aviation International (WAI) inducted the brilliant mathematician and NASA Legend Katherine Johnson (posthumously) into their International Pioneer Hall of Fame Class of 2024 in Orlando, Florida. Other inductees included the first female class of U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Navigators, and the U.S. Army Air Forces World War II Flight Nurses. […]
Tireless Activism and the Latest Region to Go Coal-Free
With the End of the Coal Era, It Just Got Easier to Breathe in New England By Ben Jealous Jerry Curran has been organizing to retire the Merrimack Station coal power plant in Bow, New Hampshire for 17 years. He is one of many local activists who have brought inspiring tenacity and creativity to the […]
Commissioner Ellis, Art Community will Unveil 9 Murals on Downtown Buildings
Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Former Houston Mayor Turner, Art Community will Unveil 9 Murals on Downtown Buildings New Murals Bring Total to 44 Pieces of Art in Big Art. Bigger Change. Campaign that Reflects the UN General Assembly’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston […]
Idris Elba’s Eco-Dream: A Smart City on Sherbro Island
[Image via Getty/J. Countless] Hollywood star Idris Elba, renowned for his roles in iconic television series and movies, is setting his sights far beyond the silver screen to embark on an ambitious project that could transform Sierra Leone’s Sherbro Island into a model of eco-friendly innovation and sustainable development. The British actor, whose father hails […]
From Stage and Screen to Behind the Camera: The Rise of Black Directors in Hollywood
[Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images] In recent years, Hollywood has witnessed a significant transformation with an increasing number of Black actors taking the helm as directors, thus reshaping the industry’s narrative landscape. This evolution reflects a broader trend towards diversity and inclusion in the film industry, offering fresh perspectives and stories that resonate with a global […]
FIREFIGHTER SETTLEMENT
By: Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Houston firefighters overwhelmingly support the proposed settlement to end their eight-year contract impasse with the City of Houston. The agreement, which a judge will receive on Monday, won an unprecedented 94% approval rating during 48 hours of voting over the weekend. “ This resounding show of support from the […]
LONE STAR COLLEGE EMPOWERS LEADERS
By: Roycelyn Bastian Every March, the nation recognizes Women’s History Month as a time to re-elect and celebrate women’s contributions in business, education, global affairs, technology and other fields. Lone Star College highlighted advancements made by women during the recent LSC Women in Leadership Panel and Luncheon. “Lone Star College embraces the essence of Women’s […]
TRINITY EAST UMC VALUES BLACK HISTORY
By: Janette Cosley Senior Pastor Rev. Marilyn White of Trinity East UMC says everyday is Black History. She knows a lot of people don’t want to talk about the painful past, however she says we must reflect on what God has done by delivering Black people from slavery. A recent celebration included songs of worship […]
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