Houston city council members with strong ties to Prairie View A&M University celebrate Black History Month
Although Black History Month has come to an end. we want to continue to recognize the impactful contributions of Houston City Council members with strong ties to Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, granddaughter of PVAMU's first president, and Tiffany Thomas, a PVAMU Program Coordinator, are making a difference in their community. #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeadership #PVAMU
Beyoncรฉ's BeyGOOD Foundation to give $250K in scholarships to aspiring cosmetologists in Houston following Cรฉcred launch
Beyoncรฉ is no stranger to giving back to her hometown of Houston, and sheโs done it again by announcing that her foundation will be giving deserving students in our area a chance to chase their dreams.
Black History Month: KPRC 2โฒs Black reporters share untold stories of Houston in 1972
From stories of segregation across Houston to the some times brutal fight for equality, this 1972 special offers a unique, first-hand perspective on Houston's Black community through the eyes of journalists. #BlackHistory #HoustonHistory #GoingThroughChanges
Democrats and Republicans hold Black History Month celebrations with an eye on November's election
Black History Month was celebrated in the nation's capital with dueling events on Tuesday highlighting the divide between Democratsโ and Republicans' approaches to courting Black voters in the 2024 presidential election.
โArt tells a storyโ: The Gite Gallery in Third Ward showcases African art which tells the story of the Black experience
This Black History Month, KPRC 2โฒs Moriah Ballard visited a hidden gem in Third Ward and sat down with the owners to talk about the connection between African art and the Black experience.
African Queen Mother: The history of an iconic sculpture on TSUโs campus
In front of the Martin Luther King building at Texas Southern University is an iconic sculpture called African Queen Mother. The sculpture showcases a portion of Black history lost during slavery and symbolizes the triumphant journey of TSU. It highlights the early pioneers and supporters who made way for the next generation of artists.
Houston Newsmakers: US Rep. and 5th Generation Texan Morgan Luttrell says heโs ready to lead
This week, Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected and fifth-generation Texan Morgan Luttrell from the 8th Congressional District. He tells Marshall that although he is ready to lead his district, heโs also weighing in on several topics such as the nationโs support to Ukraine amid the Russian-Ukraine war.
Volunteers clean historic cemeteries where former slaves buried in Fort Bend County
In honor of Congresswoman Barbara Jordanโs birthday and a former slave that represented Fort Bend County in the Texas House of Representatives, volunteers from the Exchange Club gathered at former slave cemeteries in the area to help with cleaning efforts.
Houston Newsmakers: US Rep. Wesley Hunt says no to gun control; Yes to Trump
Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected US Rep. Wesley Hunt, representing the 38th Congressional District. He says he has โno apologiesโ for being conservative and makes his opinions clear on issues such as gun control.
Local African chef hosts 3-day interactive pop-up food experiences around Houston
Nigerian chef, Kavachi Ukegbu is spreading the culture during Black History Month with her signature Art of FuFu Cookbook Experience. The Art of Fufu is a signature outreach event that is designed to spread awareness of the rich heritage of West African cuisine.
Father inspired by childhood fishing memories works to promote inclusion on the water
At a young age, the Houston outdoorsman and fisherman noticed there were not many fishermen that looked like him and decided to take matters into his own hands. โI grew up in Sunnyside in Houston, Texas, โ Franklin said. โIโve been watching fishing television shows for years. Until recently, you never saw anyone that looked like my dad, let alone me, promoting the outdoors.โ
Director Isaac Yowman discusses his powerful role directing new documentary on BET+
Isaac Yowman is a young African American Director taking the film industry by storm. He joined Houston Life today to discuss his most recent project, directing the documentary โMemory Builds The Monument,โ streaming now on BET+.
School food vendor apologizes โ again โ for โinexcusableโ Black History Month menu
A vendor that provides food service to schools apologized for the โunintentional insensitivityโ of its Black History Month menu, echoing similar apologies it has made for more than a decade amid backlash over racially insensitive menus.
Biden closes out Black History Month with White House event
President Joe Biden welcomed Black leaders to the White House Monday for a jovial Black History Month celebration, where he used the moment to call on Congress to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and pass voting rights bills.
Stronger Houston: Harris County partners with Black-owned bank for first relationship of its kind
They are rejoicing in Harris County with historic news to tell. An institution that has been a major support to churches like Wheeler Avenue Baptist, restaurants, barber shops, and other businesses over seven decades is celebrating another milestone -- a first of its kind partnership.