Posts Tagged ‘congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’
Black father found dead with throat cut, ear missing: Texas sheriff claims he overdosed
Alfred Wright, a 28-year-old physical therapist, was on his way to see a patient when his pickup truck broke down in Sabine County, Tex. His wife Lauren alerted his parents who went to help him. When Lauren called him back, all she heard was heavy breathing. She grew frantic and knew he was in distress.…
Read MoreHouston Black Real Estate Association Awards and Installation Banquet
The 2013 Houston Black Real Estate Association Awards and Installation Banquet for incoming president Gerald Womack was held Friday January 25th at the Power Center.
Read MoreDemocrat Watch Party 2012 Houston: Photos
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee brought out city council members and State Representatives at the 2012 Democratic Election Watch Party in Houston TX.
Read MoreBest Election 2012 Watch Parties in Houston
The greatest election of this century is underway and everyone will be awaiting the fate of the nation. To make sure that you are not alone on this momentous night we have compiled the best watch parties in Houston for you to cheer on your favorite candidate.
Read MoreCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Comerica Bank and The Steed Society Honor Houston’s Top 25 Women
The Steed Society and Comerica Bank hosted the seventh annual Top 25 Women of Houston Awards at the Houstonian Hotel and Spa Grand Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 5. A phenomenal group of women were honored for their accomplishments in their respective fields by friends, family, colleagues and former Top 25 honorees. Corporate executives, entrepreneurs, doctors…
Read MoreCongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Honors Soledad O’Brien at 2012 IFLS
National and local business moguls gathered Friday, Aug. 24 for the 2012 International Leadership Awards dinner held at the majestic Wortham Theatre in downtown Houston. International business tycoon Farouk Shami; and Francis Page Jr., president of Minority Print Media, served as chair and co- chair for the evening honoring; Reginald Van Lee, executive vice president…
Read MoreTop 50 Black Attorneys Honored by ‘D-mars.com Business Journal’
The d-mars.com Business Journal announced the 1st Annual Top 50 Black Attorneys in Houston Awards. D-mars.com recognized the great contribution Black attorneys have made to the Houston populace and its surrounding areas. As such, they established the Top 50 Black Attorneys Awards. Award recipients include Living Legends: Attorney Ricky Anderson and Dr. Benjamin…
Read More‘Who’s Who in Black Houston’ 2012 Unveiling Reception: Photos
Who’s Who in Black Houston hosted its sixth annual unveiling ceremony at Reliant Arena on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. Radio personality Larry Jones of Majic 102.1 FM delivered the welcome, followed by a heartfelt invocation by Min. Mia K. Wright, co-pastor of The Fountain of Praise. Eric Lyons, the president of the Houston…
Read MoreIyanla Vanzant Speaks, 30 Honored at ‘Sister to Sister’ Event in Houston
Phenomenal, inspiring, uplifting and empowering are a few words to describe the night as people from around the world attended the standing-room-only event, “Sister to Sister: Celebrating the Power and Purpose of Sisterhood,” featuring world-renowned author and spiritual teacher, Iyanla Vanzant. The event was sponsored by Deavra Daughtry and the Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation at…
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