Mayor Turner And 8 Texans Mayors Demand Mask Requirements From Gov. Abbott
Over the past few days Houston has set records and not the good kind. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city has been on a rise. The Memorial Day weekend and numerous protests have blamed in the spike. Social distancing and wearing masks has proven to be the most efficient way of combating the coronavirus. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed he supports such precautions in a press conference held earlier this week.
Black Fathers: The Heavy Weight On Their Minds
“Dad changed the world,” said a proud six-year-old Gianna, the youngest daughter of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed by a former Minnesota police officer after he put his knee on the neck of Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Most children are like Gianna in putting their dads on pedestals believing that they are fearless, strong, and will protect them at all cost. However, in the eyes of America, Black fathers are viewed in a different light making them have a bad wrap.
Remembering the Legend Dr. Thomas F. Freeman
Talk about a life well lived, Dr. Thomas F. Freeman did just that. Traversing on this earth for 100 years, the impact that he made on students, the community, and the world is long lasting. He was the epitome of a living, walking, legend.
Atlanta officer will testify against former cop who killed Brooks, DA says
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said that Devin Brosnan, the other officer on the scene during the killing of Rayshard Brooks, "has now become a state's witness."
Atlanta Police Officer Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
The Atlanta Police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's parking lot last week was charged with felony murder and other charges, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced Wednesday.
Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks faces 11 charges, including felony murder
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced 11 charges against the former Atlanta officer who shot and killed 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, including felony murder.
Harris Statement on Senate GOP Policing Bill
U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Wednesday released the following statement on Senate Republicans’ policing bill:
Juneteenth Virtual Performance of Mzuri Aimbaye's Award-Winning Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story
Joy Reid, Host of MSNBC's AM Joy, will provide a special introduction and Mary Pat Hector, nationally recognized youth activist, will moderate a panel discussion after the performance
The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked global protests, elicited calls for record voter turnout in the 2020 Elections, and amplified the voices of a new generation of civil rights activists.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for Federal Investigation Into The Recent Hangings In The Harris County/Houston Area
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committee on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget released the following statement on the recent hangings in her Congressional district:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher with Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) with the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. This distinction honors the top 20 members of the House of Representatives and top 10 Senators who have demonstrated bipartisan leadership critical to advancing policies that support America’s free enterprise system.
CAIR-Houston Joins Houston Justice in Call for Criminal Justice Reform
The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announces support and partnership with Houston Justice in their police accountability efforts. CAIR-Houston demands the following immediate changes to the HPD:
Rare Safe Space for Black Men to Share, Heal & Strategize: IN THE HUDDLE W/CHRIS HOWELL ANNOUNCES CONVERSATION
June 18th’s conversation theme, The Measure of a Man, to explore national and internal sentiments
In The Huddle with Chris Howell, hosted by The Chris Howell Foundation, is a virtual conversation designed for a diverse cross-section of men to have an intimate, safe space to share, heal and grow.
The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience
This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS).
Black Entertainment Television (BET) Founder Encourages Black Lives Matter (BLM) To Form An Independent Black Political Party
Johnson Memo to BLM Echoes CBC Founding Principle "Black People Have No Permanent Friends, No Permanent Enemies….Just Permanent Interests"
Stop Killing our Patients: Pandemic, Protest and the Outcry for Justice
Professor Bryan Pilkington holds weekly conversations with leading experts from medicine, nursing, and the health sciences, as well as political theorists, economists, ethicists, philosophers and legal experts.
Louisiana Technology Park Member Company Pixel Dash Studios Partners with New Orleans Production Company to Build Digital Sets for FOX Show The Masked Singer
Pixel Dash Studios, a Louisiana Technology Park member company which develops video games and other digital media, partnered with New Orleans-based production company Top Right Corner to develop digital versions of The Masked Singer stage using LIDAR technology. The digital sets were used in various promotions for the television show, including a spot for the upcoming movie Scoob!
Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Charleston Emanuel AME Church Shootings
As the country marks the fifth anniversary of the Charleston Emanuel AME church shootings that claimed nine lives, Rev. Leslie Watson Wilson, director of People For the American Way Foundation’s African American Religious Affairs program, released the following statement:
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is Organizing a Leadership Summit to Address Racism in America
The Nation Needs an Immediate Cure for Racism, Just Like the Coronavirus, SCLC Leader Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says
Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), announced today that the civil rights organization is organizing a major summit of leaders to help America find a cure for racism.
Art Colony Association Announces Launch of Online Bayou City Art Festival Marketplace
The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, has announced the launch of its online festival marketplace with 30 merchandise items available for purchase at www.artcolonyassociation.org/store.
Saturday: National Walk to Find Cures for Crohn's & Colitis Go Viral
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to host TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL to unite the inflammatory bowel disease community nationwide
On Saturday, June 20, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its first-ever virtual Take Steps walk to help find cures for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live on Facebook and YouTube at 12 p.m. EST. TAKE STEPS + VIRTUAL will bring together IBD patients, caregivers, professionals, and more from more than 50 cities for an inspiring online event featuring:
