Number One Album Of Year Picks Pouring In From USA Today, NY Times And More, On Top Of Six Grammy Nominations And Slot On Awards Ceremony

Lawrence Beamen is a singular talent and a dynamic performer who dazzled his audience on “America’s Got Talent” with the richness and drama of his classically trained bass-baritone voice.

Democratic State Representative Garnet F. Coleman filed for reelection for a 10th term representing the people of Texas House District 147. Rep. Coleman currently serves as the Chairman of the County Affairs Committee.

Award winning singer/composer Dr. Rosephanye (pronounced Roh-SEH-fuh-nee) Powell is committed to reviving the African-American spiritual.

The Get Motivated Seminar featuring legendary motivator Zig Ziglar, America’s Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin.

An inspirational ceremony emphasizing Houston’s diversity and bright future will kick off a day of events marking the inauguration of Mayor-elect Annise Parker, City Controller-elect Ronald Green and Houston City Council.

The biggest party of the year is just around the corner as we all get ready to ring in 2010 with a colorful display of loud fireworks. It’s important to remember that on New Year’s Eve the sparkling, popping and crackling of fireworks can make many pets agitated and scared.

The Philadelphia Tribune, the nation’s oldest continuously published African-American newspaper, has announced the addition of Robert Bush as Advertising Director.

Mayor Bill White today announced the appointment of a blue-ribbon Commission on term limits. This Commission was created by an ordinance adopted unanimously by City Council.

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) will host “You Can Win In 2010” with International Author and World’s Leading Motivator Les Brown of Les Brown Enterprises on Monday, January 11, 2010; 6:30 p.m. at The Empowerment Center, 8333 Sweetwater Ln, Houston, TX 77037. This evening will be a time of empowerment, inspiration, and ignition as The World’s Leading Motivator, Les Brown gives the tools, directions and energy needed to create the momentum necessary for Winning in 2010. Dr. Margaret Ford-Fisher, President of Houston Community College Northeast, whose passion for education and lifelong learning has proven to be a vital force in the national and international educational community, will also be a guest speaker on this night of empowerment.

Representative Al Edwards will formally file for re-election to District 146 in Texas House of Representatives at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Harris County Democratic Party. After a productive legislative session, Al Edwards hopes to continue representing House District 146.

“(T)here is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America. There is not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America — there’s the United States of America.”