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Erica Ponder
Jan 30, 2018
The Rev. Jesse Jackson to speak at 2018 HCC Black History Scholarship Gala
Press Release HOUSTON — The Rev. Jesse Jackson will be the keynote speaker at the 2018 Houston Community College Black History...
Erica Ponder
Jan 30, 2018
Hungry for Solutions: New Research Tackles College Hunger– University of Houston, Temple Unive
Press Release HOUSTON — An overwhelming number of college students face the same financial dilemma: pay rent or buy food for dinner. A...
Erica Ponder
Jan 30, 2018
Award-winning short film creator Courtney Glaude releases feature-length debut in partnership with A
HOUSTON — Houston native storyteller and community leader Courtney JáPaul Glaudé makes his feature-length debut with Blink in March. The...
Erica Ponder
Jan 29, 2018
Maxine Waters to reclaim the nation’s time with response to Trump’s State of the Union address
By: Erica M. Ponder Are you tuning in for the State of the Union address Tuesday? Well, whatever you decide to do, you may want to turn...
Erica Ponder
Jan 29, 2018
The Queen has spoken: Aretha Franklin handpicks Jennifer Hudson to play her in upcoming biopic
By: Erica M. Ponder Clive Davis gave the music community a super-exciting announcement at his Pre-Grammy Honoring Gala Saturday while...
Erica Ponder
Jan 29, 2018
Plot Twist: Kandi Burruss reveals why she really doesn’t want to make new music with Xscape
By: Erica M. Ponder While the reunion was short-lived and nice while it lasted, Kandi Burruss, member of legendary group Xscape, has...
Erica Ponder
Jan 22, 2018
Play Like a Girl: Antoinette ‘Toni’ Harris offered rare football scholarship from Kansas college
By: Erica M. Ponder A woman is writing her story while making history on the football field! Free Safety Antoinette “Toni” Harris, a...
Erica Ponder
Jan 18, 2018
Did he really say that? Diddy sets the record straight about allegedly offering young H&M model
By: Erica M. Ponder We have finally heard it from the horse’s mouth! Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has recently spoken out about reports saying...
Erica Ponder
Jan 18, 2018
Sister, Sister: The popular ’90s sitcom is officially rebooting!
By: Erica M. Ponder So here’s some news that made our hearts smile– Our favorite twins of television are going to grace our t.v. screens...
Erica Ponder
Jan 16, 2018
The Boss Life Ball brings out our favorite stars, community leaders for a great cause!
By: Erica M. Ponder HOUSTON — The bosses came out to play in honor of a great cause for the the Fifth Annual Boss Life Ball at Union...
Erica Ponder
Jan 9, 2018
King Moves: P. Diddy allegedly offers young H&M model $1 million contract with Sean John, report
By: Erica M. Ponder While everyone has taken to the internet and social media outlets to express their dislike for the distasteful ad of...
Erica Ponder
Jan 9, 2018
Time’s Up: Oprah accepts Cecil B. DeMille Award, gives empowering, memorable speech at Golden Globes
By: Erica M. Ponder The 75th Golden Globes was filled with so much magic and excitement as Oprah Winfrey shook the audience and...
Erica Ponder
Jan 6, 2018
There’s a new boss in town: Essence Magazine leaves Time Inc., becomes Black-owned again
By: Erica M. Ponder Essence Magazine continues to make major boss moves in the new year as they acquire new ownership! Thanks to Essence...
Erica Ponder
Jan 6, 2018
A full circle moment: Long-lost brothers reunite after a DNA test kit leads them back to each other
By: Erica M. Ponder Sometimes the things we search for tend to be right within our reach. That proved to be true for two long-lost...
Erica Ponder
Jan 1, 2018
Her bravery lives on: Recy Taylor, Alabama woman and anti-rape activist at the forefront of a brutal
By: Erica M. Ponder In wake of the #MeToo movement, our underrated, unsung heroes are gaining some much deserved recognition, even as...
Erica Ponder
Jul 26, 2017
The Laughter and The Lesson: Dick Gregory Shares History, Lots of Words of Wisdom
By: Erica M. Ponder We received a history lesson for the books as we were able to talk to the one and only Dick Gregory. The actor,...
Erica Ponder
Jul 26, 2017
R&B Singer Tamia Set to Perform in Houston, Talks About Her Journey in the Music Industry
By: Erica M. Ponder Houston, get ready for legendary singer and songwriter Tamia! She will be performing at the House of Blues on Sept....
Erica Ponder
Jul 26, 2017
Building a Strong Business Network with Dr. Gene Landrum
By: Erica M. Ponder When referring to true innovators and the most creative, business-savvy people of the 20th and 21st century, Dr. Gene...
Erica Ponder
Jul 19, 2017
Film, television producer J.O. Malone brings National Black Film Festival to Houston
By: Erica M. Ponder HOUSTON — J.O. Malone is a young, gifted Black film and television producer with the perfect eye for film and...
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