May 26ELEVATE Organization Prepares Next Generation of Black Healthcare ExecutivesELEVATE, 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…Healthcare2 min read
May 24GHBC & KHOU Collaboration Wins 2 Telly Awards for Pinnacle BroadcastKHOU-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…Black Business2 min read
May 11Under New Ownership: The Community Collective for Houston Purchases The Power CenterThe 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. …Community Engagement3 min read
Mar 31Council Member Edward Pollard Launches DistrictJJobs.comCouncil 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…Employment2 min read
Mar 21Celebrity Chef Ja’Nel Witt Brings ‘A Fantastic Journey’ to Black Chef TableCelebrity chef Ja’Nel Witt is the latest culinary talent to join the popular Black Chef Table series at Kulture restaurant in downtown Houston. Witt will serve as the head chef during a 6-course dining experience on Saturday, March 26, at 7 p.m. …Chefs3 min read
Mar 8Council Member Edward Pollard Announces Purchase of License Plate Readers for District J in Effort to Combat CrimeHouston City Council Member Edward Pollard will host a press conference to announce details of his plan to combat crime in District J, including the acquisition of Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras. The press conference will take place Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10 a.m. at 6060 Richmond Ave…Crime2 min read
Mar 1The Breakfast Klub Replaces George Floyd Mural with “Black Mount Rushmore”Popular Texas restaurant, The Breakfast Klub, has replaced a mural of George Floyd on the side of its building with a new painting dubbed the “Black Mount Rushmore.” The mural includes images of Black luminaries who have had significant influence in the advancement of Black people in America and throughout…Art2 min read
Jan 11Texas Black Expo Awards $5K to Design Firm in Pitch CompetitionThe Texas Black Expo awarded $5,000 in cash and additional prizes to Danielle Montgomery of Hillaries Road Interiors, as the winner of its annual CEO Roundtable and Pitch Competition, which took place Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the Hilton Americas Hotel. The event was sponsored by Wells Fargo. Participating small…Enterpreneurship2 min read
Dec 2, 2021100 Houston Children to Celebrate the Holidays at 6th Annual Year of Joy Ice Skating PartyThe 6th annual H-E-B Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party, the city’s only free ice-skating party for children from underserved communities, takes place 4–6 p.m. Tues., Dec., 14, at Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney. Some 100 children from Third Ward and surrounding areas will enjoy…Holidays2 min read
Nov 16, 2021Ft. Bend Co. to Award Nearly $500k to Business Accelerator GraduatesThe Fort Bend Entrepreneur Business Accelerator program announces the graduation of its first class of participants at a ceremony to be held Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 4–6 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX. Fort Bend County Judge KP George will give…Small Business2 min read
