Billboards Appreciating Healthcare Workers
As a way of honoring and appreciating our frontline healthcare workers during this pandemic, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Houston unit, has dedicated two billboards in the Houston vicinity to them.
YMCA of Greater Houston Releases Swim Safety Virtual Resources for Families
Drowning is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 14 in Texas and 24 children have fatally drowned in Texas in 2020. In an effort to eliminate drownings and keep children safe this summer, the …
Woman who made false report about black man says her ‘entire life is being destroyed right now’
A woman who falsely told police she was being threatened by an “African-American man” in Central Park apologized this week for the incident.
Franklin Templeton Places Employee on Leave After Confrontation
Franklin Templeton placed an employee on administrative leave after a confrontation she had with a man in Central Park was captured on video.
How Opportunity Zones Could Help Restore The Economy After COVID-19
The COVID-19 shutdown has created financial setbacks for millions of Americans and their communities, but economic troubles – whether caused by the pandemic or otherwise – don’t hit everyone equally.
Senator John Cornyn Endorses Genevieve Collins for Congress
Today, Dallas businesswoman and Republican nominee for Congress in Texas’ 32nd district Genevieve Collins announced that she received the endorsement of the senior United States Senator from the state of Texas, John Cornyn.
HISD to award 10 exemplary students with Superintendent Scholars Award
Houston Independent School District Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan will surprise 10 high school seniors with 2019-2020 HISD Superintendent Scholars Awards during surprise visits to their homes.
Expansion of "Buy America" rules would slow development of coronavirus vaccine
Federal policymakers are considering laws that would force federal agencies to rely solely on medicines made in the United States.
Senator West Calls for Arrest of Amy Cooper
State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas), candidate for U.S. Senate in the July 14 Democratic Primary Runoff, on Monday called for the arrest of Amy Cooper, a woman walking her dog in New York’s Central Park who threatened to have an …
City of Cleveland to Pay $18 Million to Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and Kwame Ajamu for Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment
Earlier this month, the city of Cleveland agreed to pay a combined $18 million to Rickey Jackson, Wiley Bridgeman and his brother Kwame Ajamu, three men who spent decades in prison for a 1975 killing they did not commit, according …
Rice's COVID-19 research fund awards final grants
Third round backs research in social, psychological and political effects, genetic tools, ventilator design, nursing needs and protocols for musicians
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Collaboration with Congressman Hank Johnson and Congresswoman Marsha Fudge Seek Congressional Briefing from the U.S. Department of Justice on the Investigation of t
“Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor were two innocent lives who did not need to die. The laws must change. Killings driven by hate must be addressed both legislatively and morally. That must be done now!”
Federal Court Blocks South Carolina Witness Requirement That Would Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
A federal court today blocked a South Carolina requirement that forced people who vote absentee to obtain a witness signature. The ruling, which applies to the June primary, makes it safer for South Carolinians to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
PVAMU launches New Student Orientation virtually for freshmen and transfer students
New Student Orientation is officially underway at Prairie View A&M University. Newly-admitted PVAMU students officially begin their First Year Experience (FYE) today online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Black Millennial Launches Virtual Solution for Faith-Based Communities (Prioritizing Safety of Worshipers)
Day Edwards is no stranger to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s churches. In 2019, the Houston-based entrepreneur and CEO made a name for herself when she founded a first-of-its- kind, digital platform for churches called Church …
