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Photo caption: NBFF Founder J.O. Malone with EM correspondent, Deanna Laster By Deanna Laster The 2nd annual National Black Film Festival (NBFF) took place in Houston May 2-5 with a complete schedule of workshops, movie screenings, networking events and award ceremonies. All to connect industries professionals with the latest up and coming filmmakers. NBFF was […]
Congratulations on your success in launching “Dianne Andrews in Black and White,“ and growing an audience that has garnered the status as the largest issues-based talk show in the state of Louisiana (with a broadcast reach to several counties in Mississippi along with a growing YouTube audience). You have opened dialogue on a number of […]
TV Host Dianne Andrews and Promoting Success Seminars bring “Winning in the New Competitive Environment” to Baton Rouge on April 28, 2018 According to a 2018 USA Today article, having a business mentor — an experienced person who has learned lessons and has sage advice to offer — can be the difference between costly mistakes […]
The Wandering to Wonderful Project invites widowed women to attend the April 15th retreat designed to help find peace, purpose and power despite loss March is Women’s History Month, an annual recognition of the often silenced contributions of women to society. The month encourages women to come together in solidarity and support for their triumphs […]
HOUSTON, March 19, 2018 – Houston-based production company, As 1 Akins, opens its doors to the public during the month of March, which also commemorates the celebration of National Theatre in Schools Month as well as World and National Theatre Day, which is held annually on March 27. Both recognitions are commemorated with national and […]
South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 9-18, 2018) will include a diverse selection of individuals, including Keynote Melinda Gates and the newest round of featured speakers to the programming lineup. The new featured speakers include writer and director Olivier Assayas; founder and CEO of Dell Technologies Michael Dell; Elvis Presley: The Searcher documentary executive producer Priscilla Presley […]
Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals’ (HAULYP) will host its fifth signature casino-themed fundraising event After being postponed due to Hurricane Harvey, Opulence Casino Night will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, 8 pm – 12 am at America Tower Plaza. Hors d’oeuvres and an open bar will be provided. In 2016, the event drew over […]
The Social Warriors Foundation along with Houston-area influencers and educators teamed up to make this a holiday that a group of deserving youth will remember for a lifetime. On December 21, 2017 select scholars from Woodson PK-8 Leadership Academy were gifted with a holiday shopping spree. The students had 15 minutes to use a $100 […]
Photo credit: J. Hicks Photography Jeweler to the stars, Johnny Dang and business partner Paul Wall, celebrate the one-year anniversary of his $4.5 million flagship store Johnny Dang & Co. HOUSTON (Oct. 23, 2017) – Celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang and business partner, Grammy nominated rapper Paul Wall, held a private anniversary party on Saturday, Oct. […]
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation’s (TWEF) 11th Annual Intercultural Financial and Leadership Summit and Harvey Relief Initiative will offer multiple mental health professionals and presentations, as well as recognition of local and national media leaders, and conclude with a Harvey Relief Festival and celebration for the community. Special summit participants include: City of Houston Mayor Sylvester […]
