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Houston has been celebrating Juneteenth almost since that day in 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with the news that all enslaved people were free. The next year Galveston Blacks celebrated[...]
After the Trump administration eliminated the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) funding, Texas Southern University’s KTSU 90.9, The Choice and its sister channel The Vibe, Houston’s source for Urban Alternative music, lost about $203,000 of[...]
Houston Life Lifestyle Show – Watch the June 21, 2024 Segment
The first segment aired today on the Houston Life Lifestyle Show. Watch it and learn how the Houston Southeast District is working with local businesses. Hear from business owners Dr. Azizia Glass with CAWLM, Shanquita[...]
Houston Southeast Welcomes New Gordon Restaurant Market
Today marks the opening of Gordon Food Service Store 9th location in Texas! The newest Gordon Restaurant Market, located on Griggs Road and Cullen in Houston, has something for everyone. From walk-in coolers and[...]
Molihua – Houston Southeast’s Newest Asian Spot to Dine
When you think of the Texas Medical Center, you probably think of world-class health institutions. However, this Houston Southeast neighborhood is also home to world-class sushi and dim sum. Located on the second floor of[...]
The Houston Zoo Has It All
Come visit the animals, stay for the food and shopping. Lions and tigers and … dining and shopping? Oh my. Yes, the Houston Zoo can fulfill all your needs for a fun-filled afternoon, including some[...]
Black Houston Bus Tour, June 15
Join Juneteenth Houston as we tour the historic African American communities in and around Houston! This tour is made possible by the generous support of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Precinct 1. Learn more...
SBA Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding for New Women’s Business Centers
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, SBA Has Expanded WBCs to Over 150 Nationwide in All 50 States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)[...]
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church – A rich history and an even brighter future
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, which celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year, is steeped in Black history. From its founding in 1962 by 13 worshippers who met in the lounge of the student union at Texas[...]
RFP: Professional Services to Establish an Economic Development Non-Profit Organization
The Greater Southeast Management District (“GSMD”) seeks a Professional Services firm or consultant to establish an Economic Development Non-Proft Organization for the District. The qualified firm or consultant should have experience working with government,[...]