Houston vegan beauty brand becomes the first Texas based African American Owned Cosmetics line to be sold by the mega retailer, ULTA.

Houston vegan beauty brand becomes the first Texas based African American Owned Cosmetics line to be sold by the mega retailer, ULTA.

Houston native and owner, Kim Roxie is proud to announce that LAMIK products will now be available on ULTA.com, which is the largest beauty specialty retailer in the country.  The official launch date is set for August 1, 2021, at 12 midnight. “I have worked really hard over the last decade to establish LAMIK as…

The William Stamps Farish Fund Announces Carolyn Watson at New Executive Director

The William Stamps Farish Fund Announces Carolyn Watson at New Executive Director

Friday, May 7, 2021 The Board of Directors of The William Stamps Farish Fund is pleased to announce that Carolyn Watson has joined as Executive Director. The Houston-based Fund was formed in 1951 and supports education, health, social service and faith-based programs.  Its geographic footprint includes Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida and New York. Larry Shryock,…

Mayor Turner Announces Olivera Jankovska as New Director of Mayor’s Office of Education

Mayor Turner Announces Olivera Jankovska as New Director of Mayor’s Office of Education

May 19, 2021 — Mayor Turner announced Wednesday the appointment of Olivera Jankovska as new Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education. Jankovska joins the City from UNICEF USA, where she served as a spokesperson in the Southwest region and leveraged the agency’s education, advocacy, and influence to transform the lives of children. She also serves…

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Extends Online Virtual Programs and Hosts Virtual “Doc Talk”

The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is extending its series of online programs and is taking its regularly scheduled Doc Talk presentation online on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Noon.   To ensure positive outcomes for…

Comerica Bank Names Vanessa Reed Regional External Affairs Manager
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Comerica Bank Names Vanessa Reed Regional External Affairs Manager

Houston, February 28, 2020  – Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) has promoted Vanessa T. Reed to Regional External Affairs Manager reporting to Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. In this role, Reed will oversee external affairs operations in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and Texas.  Her team of six will continue to work closely with the bank’s nonprofit…