The Houston Informer Foundation is proud to announce the unveiling of a captivating new summer exhibit, "Steppin' Back in Time: Family Representation," in commemoration of Juneteenth. Taking place from June 9 to June 20, 2023 at Emancipation Park in the Cultural Center, located at 3018 Emancipation, Houston, TX 77004. We talk to Publisher Lorenza Butler Jr., Publisher Mykel Collins, and Houston City Councilwoman, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz.

Harris County Judge Wanda Adams has launched Beyond the Bench Hope After Eviction Program. She has partnered with Kevin Sykes from Port Houston Seafarers International Union's Gulf Coast Region and L. Michael Scott, Director for CACE Trio. They are on a mission to help individuals being faced evictions find jobs or seek higher education through trainings.

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Athletes in Acting Awards (AIAA), mission is to commit to helping enrich entertainment relating to sports; promote excellence in performance and production projects of professional athletes, sports journalists and sports franchise owners; expand their fan base and endorsement opportunities in the international advertising, media, and performing arts industries.  We talk to the founder, native Galvestonian, Larry York about everything AIAA.

Barbara Allen is the executive director of Main Street Ministries (MSM). The mission of Main Street Ministries is to help Houstonians build paths out of poverty. We offer help through two main programs: Operation ID and Life Empowerment. The focus of Life Empowerment is to empower community members to secure housing, achieve stability, and move towards sustainability in their lives. Through supportive, faith-based workshops and collaborative partnerships in the community, we can help our vulnerable neighbors attain these goals and keep dreaming beyond them.

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 The African American Marketing Association (AAMA) is hosting the Marketing For The Culture Summit on May 31 - June 2, 2023. This year's theme is Knocking Doors Down focusing on collaboration. During the summit, we will discuss Chat GPT, Facebook ads, content, e-commerce, and all the things you need to grow your brand.  We talk to the President of AAMA, Michelle Ngome. 

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke (F-A-S-T).  Frederick Goodall, CEO and Founder of Mocha Man Style, shares his story of having a stroke and how to change your way of eating and living.  The 2nd Annual Mocha Man Style Men's Health Fair & Expo is Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at The Gite Gallery from 2-6p.

Dr. Candice Matthews, TCBD Statewide Vice Chair and Attorney Allie Booker are here to wake up some things that has been happening in the Houston community.  We talk about corruption exposed at HCC, the out of control officers at HPD, foster care recruitment, and the black agenda.  

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Texas Black Expo celebrates 20th anniversary during its 2023 Summer Celebration, May 18 - 21, 2023 featuring Earvin "Magic Johnson. Summer Celebration is the largest African American consumer tradeshow and festival in the south.  We talk to Jerome Love, CEO & Founder of TBE, Onaje Barnes: Host of Game Day Real Estate Panel, and Dr. Shantay Grays: Vice Chancellor of HCC.

Dr. George C. Fraser is a Cleveland-based author, entrepreneur, and speaker focusing on improving networking skills, building wealth, and improving diversity and inclusion. He is also the creator and conference host of the Power Networking Conference.  PowerNetworking™ Conference is your gateway to this powerful and growing market segment. We provide networking opportunities with key market influencers and leading providers of high-quality products and services in black America.

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The Houston Equity Fund is a Houston nonprofit led by Mayor Turner and 14 civic leaders in the Houston community, dedicated to accelerating transformative change by supporting under-resourced small businesses and nonprofits in Houston communities of color. HEF will be announcing the Open For Business Grant, Round 2 of $8M in May, via a Mayoral press conference. We talk to the Executive Director, Dr. Gena Jerkins, and Communication Specialist of Houston Equity Fund, Kelcie Swain.

Health, wellness, and relaxation should be paramount in our lives.  We talk to wellness specialist and general manager of iCRYO, Jarred Fuller, and founder of The Vegan Palate, Theresa Parker about a cool event called A Wellness Wine Down.  We discuss the benefits of sitting in an infrared sauna, grounding and sun gazing, and the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. 

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Choose to DO, Inc. is a nonprofit founded March 8, 2016. Our mission is to build
confidence and esteem for black youth 12-17 years old to embrace healthy mental
development by introducing them to applicable skills and resources that foster
socioemotional well-being. We talk to the Founder and CEO of Choose to DO, Inc., Dozie Oheri about how the initiative started. 

After seven years of being the afternoon and evening anchor on FOX26, news anchor, dancer, and philanthropist, Jonathan Martin is saying goodbye to the Houston television airwaves.  He talks about his most memorable moments in Houston, how the Houston community embraced him, and his upbringing in Atlanta, GA. 

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On a Saturday, April 29, 2023, 50,000 volunteers will gather in the morning at hundreds of Serve Centers across Houston to distribute aid and services to those in need. Following the historic morning of service, every volunteer will gather at The Toyota Center to celebrate the power of what love can do. We talk to one of the collaborators, Jedidiah Thurner, with Love Has No Limits about 1 Day Houston's goal.

Relationship counselors, Tory & Teri Smith, host of Love in Black with Tory & Teri Smith, are here to discuss communication with your partner.  How to approach challenging conversations is topic at hand and they also touch on love, life, and marriage. 

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Judson Robinson, CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, talks to KG Smooth about the Texas Education Agency taking over Houston Independent School District. We also talk about the state of education and what really needs to be done.

Kyra Hardwick is the Executive Director of Imagine Excellence Inc. The primary focus of our program is to build character, create community service opportunities, expose youth to S.T.E.A.M. and BUILD STRONG YOUNG LEADERS & INFLUENCERS! She also talks about the I.E. Honor Awards 2023 Gala: A Night in Havana, happening Friday, April 21st. 

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Since November 2020, the Hoodies4Healing foundation has served over 30,000 homeless men, women, and children in Houston, TX.  Today was speak with the founder of  HOODIES FOR HEALING, Rosmary Tucker, and the woman with many titles, Dr. Candice Matthews. They tell their story and talk about the Easter dinner for 300 homeless men women and children Sunday Easter day.  You can find them every Sunday serving hot meals and essentials to Houston’s homeless at 95 North Hamilton St., right across from the Star of Hope (1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX 77002) in the adjacent parking lot from 8:30AM-10:30AM.

Pastor Jamail Johnson is the Executive Director of the AAMWA in Houston. The mission of the African American Male Wellness Agency is to increase the life expectancy of African American men in physical health, mental health, financial health, fatherhood and research.  We discuss the issues and disparities when it comes to black men's health, with market icon Kim Davis, and talk about the Houston Walk to Save Black Men's Lives on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at TSU. 

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