The 2nd Annual Houston Rising Star Awards will honor black media professionals dominating and making strides in their field for a night of excellence. Salute the legacy of the talented African-Americans who captivate audiences through TV screens, radio stations and media outlets with the independent entertainment leader, Ms Cat TV, at the 2018 Houston Rising Star Awards. The theme for the evening is A Black History Initiative, in celebration of Black History month and the community’s contributions to Houston’s culture and media landscape.

The night’s Rising Star honorees include:

• Michael Sterling - Independent Film Director (FILM AWARD RECIPIENT)
• Rudy Rush - Actor, Writer, and Comedian and TV & radio personality on 93.7 The Beat (TV AWARD RECIPIENT)
• Jonathan Milton - Writer and Director (FILM AWARD RECIPIENT)
• Chauncy Glover - Three-time Emmy Award winning journalist on ABC 13 (TV AWARD RECIPIENT)
• Amir Diamond - Actor and Media Personality on 92.1 Radio Now (RADIO AWARD RECIPIENT)
• Michele and Rochele Thompkins - The Gossiping Heifers podcast and personalities on Amazing 102.5 (RADIO AWARD RECIPIENT)