Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, a distinguished businesswoman, real estate investor, educator, and community leader, has been installed as the 33rd President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). This momentous occasion will took place during NAREB’s 75th Annual Conference, marking a significant milestone for both Dr. Johnson Rose…

Houston, TX — George E. Johnson Development Inc. (GEJD), a leading real estate development firm based in Houston, TX, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Best Family-Owned Business Award by the Houston Business Journal during their inaugural year. …

GoodCharlie, a new breed of energy provider, is excited to announce the celebration of their first anniversary. In honor of this milestone, the entire GoodCharlie team will be giving back to the community by hosting a special event on May 15, 2023, at the Harris County Animal Shelter, located at…

The Tagore Center Foundation, in partnership with Pembroke Taparelli Arts & Film Festival (PTAFF), announces the Rooted in Wellness: An Event for Communities of Color. The event is open to the public and will take place on May 13, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Tagore Center…

The producers of The Takeover, one of the longest operating and largest African American travel club events, announce plans for the first festival for alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). FABA (For Alumni, By Alumni) Festival will debut in the world’s newest republic, Barbados, June 15–18, 2023. FABA…

ELEVATE, an initiative comprised of seasoned Black C-suite current and former leaders of major healthcare systems, has founded a unique development program to mentor and guide other C-suite leaders who are on an upward trajectory in their healthcare careers. The program takes individuals through three 2-day sessions, where healthcare leaders…

KHOU-TV took home two Telly Awards for its broadcast of the Greater Houston Black Chamber’s (GHBC) 27th Annual Pinnacle Awards. The Chamber partnered with KHOU-TV to produce a pre-recorded broadcast of the awards program, which was virtual in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Telly Awards annually showcases the…

The Community Collective for Houston, a newly formed non-profit organization, announces its purchase of The Power Center, a landmark, 110,000 square foot building in Southwest Houston that serves as a multi-purpose event and business office venue. For 27 years, The Power Center has been a staple in the city and…

Council Member Edward Pollard’s office held a press conference to announce the launch of DistrictJJobs.com, a website that offers tools to job seekers to find employment with local companies. Pollard’s office as partnered with METRO to provide signage at each of the sheltered bus stops within District J. The signs…