Monthly Archive: August 2017

Radio/Television Personality JJ Simmons Announces College Tour For Freshmen Girls

16 August, 20170

  Houston, TX- August 15, 2017- Radio/Television Personality and founder of JJ’s I’m Me Foundation, JJ Simmons is thrilled to launch the first I’m Me Tour: College Edition at the Texas Southern University August 26-27, 2017. The 2-day experience will include workshops, motivational sessions, guest speakers, and empowering freshmen young ladies to continue their journey of success while adjusting to the collegiate life. JJ’s I’m Me Tour is filled with 14 workshops that are designed Read more [...]

Highlights, Non-Profit

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LisaRaye McCoy Brings Her Vision Board Workshop To Houston!

8 August, 20170

Houston, Texas – August 8, 2017 – Join LisaRaye McCoy for a full day of inspiration, empowerment and motivation at the Life Rocks Vision Board Workshop on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Actress, LisaRaye McCoy is an entertainer, astute business woman, and philanthropist. Voted one of the “Top Five Rising Female Stars” by Ebony Magazine and twice voted “Sexiest Woman of the Year” by Black Men Magazine, McCoy’s film credits include The Players Club, Beauty Shop, Love Chronicles, The Wood, Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News

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REEL REPRESENTATION & The #FirstTimeISawMe Movement

4 August, 20170

Do you remember the first time you saw yourself on screen? Do you identify with any character on TV today? On Tuesday, August 1, Netflix began championing a conversation (#FirstTimeISawMe) about representation in entertainment and it went viral on social media. Representation in entertainment matters. Period. Seeing someone that looks like you and deals with similar stuff that you have to deal with is powerful, because you inevitably feel like you can conquer your issues once you see someone Read more [...]

Highlights, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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ANNE BURRELL AND RACHAEL RAY RETURN TO TRANSFORM CELEBRITY COOKING DISASTERS INTO CULINARY MASTERS IN BRAND-NEW SEASON OF WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: CELEBRITY EDITION

1 August, 20170

NEW YORK – July 21, 2017 – Food icons Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray return to lead a star-studded culinary boot camp for cooking-challenged celebrities this summer with a brand-new season of Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, premiering Wednesday, August 23rd at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network.  Anne and Rachael each lead a team of recruits through the intense kitchen challenges, but only the most improved star wins a $25,000 grand prize for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for Read more [...]

Celebrity, Food/Drink, Highlights

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It’s The Most Delicious Time Of The Year: The 2017 Houston Restaurant Weeks!

1 August, 20170

It's back! That time of the year where you can literally share your cake & eat it too! I could not wait for August to get here simply because I am aware that with every bite that goes into my mouth, a portion is donated to help end hunger. You guys know how much of a foodie I am, and how much I love giving back. "Starting on August 1 thru September 4th, you can enjoy delicious lunches, brunches and dinners at greater Houston's finest restaurants, from The Woodlands on the Northside, and Galveston, Read more [...]

Food/Drink, Highlights

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