Arnold Richards, President of the Jamaica Foundation of Houston and Chris King, Festival organizer talk about the 2014 fest in Galveston, TX April 12-13. For more visit http://www.jagafest.com For details on the foundation visit http://www.jamaicafoundationofhouston.org
Donald Bowers of the Federal Reserve Bank discusses the Houston Money Week events and the benefits of participation. Houston Money Week is a financial education initiative for all ages and participation is free. For more information visit http://www.houstonmoneyweek.org Donald Bowers-Assistant VP at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch.
Holly Charles, author of the book Velvet, shares insight on the topic of Colorism among African-American women. The discussion was part of a broader discourse on Dealing with Color and Women; one of several topics examined during National Women’s History Month. Velvet the novel by Holly Charles is available at amazon.com. Contact Holly Charles at velvetthenovel@yahoo.com
April Day, President of Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance-TX discusses the 2014WBEA Business Expo coming to the George R. Brown Convention Center May 28-29th. Connect with thousands of women business owners, corporate and federal contracting reps, explore business opportunities, engage in high level networking and showcase your products and services at the trade show. For more […]
Bethel’s Place 1st Annual Community Development Golf Classic Tournament takes place Monday March 31st 6:30a-3pm at the Quail Valley Golf Course 2880 La Quinta Dr. in Missouri City. Proceeds will benefit Bethel’s Place Inc. the community development outreach of Bethel’s Family Church addressing issues of housing, health & wellness, education and in the community. For […]
Dorris Ellis, co-founder of the Houston Sun Newspaper details the events planned to celebrate the paper’s 30th milestone. Visit the Sun online at http://www.houstonsun.com
Dr. Grace Butler, founder of Grace Through Hope discusses what led her to form the organization that helps to provide colonoscopies to the underserved and educates communities in the Houston area about colorectal cancer risks, preventative measures and the importance of early screening. The 9th Annual “On the Move to Stamp Out Colon Cancer” Walk-A-Thon […]
Sunday Morning Live listener expresses frustration and anger over the proposed closing of Jones High School and four other elementary and middle schools in predominantly African-American neighborhoods in Houston by the Houston Independent School District Board of Administrators.
Jay Barnett, former NFL player, author and inspirational speaker discusses his recently released book “Finding Our Lost Kings & Queens,” and The MeWe Project a mentoring program for boys and girls in the Houston area. For more details visit themeproject.net
Myra Robinson, Director of the American Heart Association of Houston discusses National Heart Health Month and what listeners, especially women can do to help prevent heart disease. You can contact the Houston area American Heart Association office by calling 713-610-5000 or visit heart.org/houston
Vanessa Ware and Justina Page discuss fire prevention and burn awareness during Burn Prevention Month. The Amos House of Faith and the After Burns Club provides post burn support for children. For more information call 888-799-6810 or visit online AmosHouseofFaith.org or justinapage.com An estimated 7,000 people are killed or severely burned as a result of house fires. […]
Vernita Harris has been named the first woman to chair the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce in its 79 hear history. According to their bylaws, the next 6 years will keep women in the Chair seat: Courtney Johnson Rose-Vice Chair, Joi Beasley-2nd Vice Chair. They will continue to push Advocacy, Access and Awareness. The […]