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Former Houston Comets star Cynthia Cooper-Dyke has been hired as the new women’s basketball coach at Texas Southern University.
Cooper resigned Tuesday as head coach at UNC-Wilmington.

The growing national attention over the case of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17 year-old teen in Florida who was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch captain, has culminated with the federal government’s announcement that it will launch an investigation.

Positive Black News has officially changed its name to Premier Black News. The name change will allow more news to be covered that affects Black America. Although PBN is based in Houston, news and information will come from a variety of sources.

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CNN has reported that Whitney Houston is dead.

Local Heroes and College Bound Students to Benefit

The Bay Alumnae Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host its Red and White Experience, “A Passport Affair” on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Cullen’s, 11500 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX  77059 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

This event will serve as the chapter’s 7th Annual Scholarship fundraiser honoring local heroes in the area of International Awareness and Development, one of the sorority’s programmatic thrusts. Since the chapter’s existence, over $20,000 in scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students.

Tickets are $60 per person and sponsorship levels are available for $500, $1000, and $2000. Sponsors will receive tickets to the event, an ad in the souvenir program and business promotion by display of the logo on the organization’s website.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, is one of few African American women’s organizations credentialed by the United Nations with this status.

For ticket and sponsorship information contact Lakesia Campbell, Gala Chair at 713-444-2509. 

Bay Area Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, chartered in 2005, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the Clear Lake, Friendswood, Pearland, Webster, Pasadena, and Seabrook areas with quality programs and services that promote strong communities.  For additional information, see www.bahadeltas.org or the national website www.deltasigmatheta.org.

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The festive gathering was held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Mosaic near the Houston Museum District. The uniquely planned social event and fundraiser allowed participants to sample and judge the gourmet cuisine of various restaurateurs and chefs from the Houston area.  The Top Chef winners were: 1^st place: Southern Comfort Catering by JoAnna D. Harris, Crabcake Balls; 2^nd place: Sweetopia Desserts by Jennifer Cheeks, Sweet Potato Praline Cheesecake; and 3^rd place: Mom’s Kitchen by Francis Warner, Seafood Fettucine.

Entertainment was provided by the legendary Conrad Johnson Youth Jazz Combo, students from Kashmere High School. The young musicians used this opportunity to raise funds for a trip to New York.

“I was thrilled to see the return of such a meritorious event which honors the efforts of local artists, one of which was a youth group,” said Brenda Powell, president of the host chapter. “Showcasing the youth jazz group was the icing on the cake.”

The Arts and Letters Committee which organized the event, chaired by LaMonika Hurst, is dedicated to empowering communities with the necessary resources and support in order to provide access to all facets of the arts for everyone.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization, through its national Arts and Letters Commission, is charged with stimulating interests in the arts and coordinating activities that promote African-American historical contributions.

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Worthing students create their own opportunity to “G.I.V.E.” back to the community.

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Mary Benton, KPRC Local 2 reporter, President of HABJ and Region V Director of the National Association of Black Journalists welcomed Willie and others to the event which was held at the Houston Chronicle on Saturday, November 12.  This memorable opportunity helped Willie finalize his intended college major to journalism.

“Attending the HABJ Student Mentorship Breakfast opened my eyes to realize that journalism would be an appropriate career for me to pursue,” said Willie, who currently serves as the editor of The Colt yearbook.  “I realized that I have a true passion for writing and gathering the facts.”

Willie was surrounded by other aspiring journalists as well as professional journalists such as Cindy George, Health Reporter for the Houston Chronicle; Gene Norman, Chief Meteorologist for KHOU Channel 11; Courtney Gilmore, News Reporter for KPRC Local 2; Isiah Carey, News Reporter for Fox 26 and other professionals.

Willie found out about the event from reading the blog of a local journalist and inquired about attending from his journalism teacher who is also a member of HABJ.

Topics discussed included opportunities for journalists in a newspaper newsroom; the changing landscape of broadcast media; and the important role of social media for journalists.  Willie was impressed with the sessions and decided that he wants to organize a social media seminar for his peers. He made his plans known during the breakfast and received an overwhelming response from members of the media to serve as panelists.

Journalism teaches students to gather and write information regarding local and world issues, current events and people for publication in newspapers, magazines and Web sites,” said Worthing journalism teacher, Vickee Syes. “Students will develop skills in research, interviewing, editing, layout and design, and legal and ethical issues in journalism.