This November 9-10, 2024, the 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival will bring together Islamic artists from around the globe here in Houston for two days dedicated to celebrating the diversity and richness of Islamic visual and performing arts, spoken word, film, and so much more. This one-of-a-kind cultural event is expected to bring together hundreds of Houstonians at the University of Houston, and is completely free to attend! 

UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and The Walt Disney Company are teaming up to create special scholarships for HBCU students. For the past 12 years, The Walt Disney Company has partnered with UNCF to offer scholarships to support HBCU students who aspire to pursue opportunities within the entertainment industry! These scholarship programs are offered in collaboration with Disney businesses including ESPN, FX, and National Geographic.

This November 9-10, 2024, the 11th Annual Islamic Arts Festival will bring together Islamic artists from around the globe here in Houston for two days dedicated to celebrating the diversity and richness of Islamic visual and performing arts, spoken word, film, and so much more. This one-of-a-kind cultural event is expected to bring together hundreds of Houstonians at the University of Houston, and is completely free to attend! 
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and The Walt Disney Company are teaming up to create special scholarships for HBCU students. For the past 12 years, The Walt Disney Company has partnered with UNCF to offer scholarships to support HBCU students who aspire to pursue opportunities within the entertainment industry! These scholarship programs are offered in collaboration with Disney businesses including ESPN, FX, and National Geographic.

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Ep. 227 - Islamic Arts Society | UNCF Disney Scholarship

This holiday season, let Premier America Credit Union help you save smart, spend wisely, and feel secure. Explore their financial programs, like the youth savings account and learn about their community business partnership. Here to talk about it, is the branch manager for the Westheimer location of Premier America, Porche Kimble.

Welcoming back Sholanda Kent, Brazoria County Democratic Party Precinct 54 chair, and founder of Anointed 4 Love. She is sharing her story to honor her baby girl, Navia Shalom Hughes, "MY BEAUTIFUL PEACE,"  who tragically was stillborn at just 20 weeks old. A heart-wrenching outcome influenced by the restrictive Texas state law on abortions. She's here to urge everyone to recognize the importance of our voices in shaping laws that affect women’s health and lives.



 

This holiday season, let Premier America Credit Union help you save smart, spend wisely, and feel secure. Explore their financial programs, like the youth savings account and learn about their community business partnership. Here to talk about it, is the branch manager for the Westheimer location of Premier America, Porche Kimble.
Welcoming back Sholanda Kent, Brazoria County Democratic Party Precinct 54 chair, and founder of Anointed 4 Love. She is sharing her story to honor her baby girl, Navia Shalom Hughes, "MY BEAUTIFUL PEACE," &nbsp;who tragically was stillborn at&nbsp;just 20 weeks old. A heart-wrenching outcome influenced by the restrictive Texas state law on abortions. She's here to urge everyone to recognize the importance of our voices in shaping laws that affect women&rsquo;s health and lives. 
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Ep. 238 - Premier America | My Beautiful Peace

A new fundraising initiative by the Lupus Texas Gulf Coast Chapter offers hope to lupus patients in greater Houston, supporting promising stem-cell therapy on the horizon. In partnership with Hope Biosciences Research Foundation (HBRF), the Lupus Gulf Coast Chapter is raising funds for a Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized clinical trial in systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a specific form of lupus that affects multiple systems throughout the body.  Anne Marie Blacketer from the Lupus Foundation is here to talk about this promising treatment on the horizon for lupus patients.

Houston Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a newly chartered chapter in Houston, making history as the largest chapter ever chartered in the organization’s history. Additionally, we will soon host our 1st annual Jingle & Joy event, benefiting the Moorefield Boys and Girls Club. Joining us is the President, LaMonica Love, and the Program Director, Bianca Roberson. 

A new fundraising initiative by the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.lupus.org/texasgulfcoast__;!!LcufUzPfjw!DOv2uPS3NxkSa1AfIUF0KKZDLoKmsbLh4Qr2WlnFx7uUPVOtfg9lrZTSAXIoMqaO751-hpUxZI2lFKZVKeByTNd7$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="">Lupus Texas Gulf Coast Chapter</a> offers hope to lupus patients in greater Houston, supporting promising stem-cell therapy on the horizon. In partnership with <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lfdcommunicationscom-my.sharepoint.com/personal/laura_lfdcommunications_com/Documents/Lupus*20Foundation/hopebio.org__;JQ!!LcufUzPfjw!DOv2uPS3NxkSa1AfIUF0KKZDLoKmsbLh4Qr2WlnFx7uUPVOtfg9lrZTSAXIoMqaO751-hpUxZI2lFKZVKaUuUgj6$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="">Hope Biosciences Research Foundation (HBRF)</a>, the Lupus Gulf Coast Chapter is raising funds for a Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-authorized clinical trial in systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a specific form of lupus that affects multiple systems throughout the body.  Anne Marie Blacketer from the Lupus Foundation is here to talk about this promising treatment on the horizon for lupus patients.
Houston Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is a newly chartered chapter in Houston, making history as the largest chapter ever chartered in the organization’s history. Additionally, we will soon host our 1st annual Jingle &amp; Joy event, benefiting the Moorefield Boys and Girls Club. Joining us is the President, LaMonica Love, and the Program Director, Bianca Roberson.

Ep. 237 - Lupus Fdn TX Gulf Coast | Houston Metropolitan Jack & Jill

Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter represents the 18th Congressional District of
Texas. She was elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her mother, United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. She will serve as representative through the end of the 118th Congress. She here to talk about her Federal Job Fair that is happening December 7th. 

Tiffany Parker Public Relations is a professionally-powered rm with a personal touch.
With clients as diverse as the NBA and NFL, Award-Winning Musicians, Boxing Greats, Chefs, Community Leaders, Executives and CEOs. We have the insight and creativity required to craft truly transformative careers and experiences. We talk to Tiffany about her non-profit for entrepreneurs called, The Brilliantaire Network. 

Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas. She was elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her mother, United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. She will serve as representative through the end of the 118th Congress. She here to talk about her Federal Job Fair that is happening December 7th. 
Tiffany Parker Public Relations is a professionally-powered rm with a personal touch. With clients as diverse as the NBA and NFL, Award-Winning Musicians, Boxing Greats, Chefs, Community Leaders, Executives and CEOs. We have the insight and creativity required to craft truly transformative careers and experiences. We talk to Tiffany about her non-profit for entrepreneurs called, The Brilliantaire Network.

Ep. 227 - Islamic Arts Society | UNCF Disney Scholarship

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