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Mayor Turner Hosts Adult Literacy Breakfast to "Keep the Torch LIT"

Nearly 250 of Houston’s community leaders joined elected officials for the Mayor's Adult Literacy Breakfast on September 14 at the Julia Ideson Building. Candace Burns, anchor with KPRC Channel 2, emceed the event as Mayor Sylvester Turner headlined his final …

Kroger Health Partners with Performance Kitchen® to Provide Medically Customized Meals

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has partnered with Performance Kitchen® to introduce medically tailored meals (MTMs). This collaboration represents a significant leap for Kroger Health into offering evidence-based, registered dietitian approved meals catered to …

Black Texas Student Faces Ongoing Suspension Over Loc Hairstyle: A Closer Look

A Black high school student in Texas found himself in the midst of a controversy when his loc hairstyle ran afoul of the Barbers Hill Independent School District's dress code. Darryl George, the student in question, has now faced a …

Rep. Ron Reynolds Celebrates 50th Birthday Festivities

Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) kicked off his 2024 re-election campaign for the March 5 Democratic Primary and marked his 50th birthday Tuesday with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County and Fort Bend Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Grady Prestage, dozens …

UAW Auto Workers Will Get a Fair Deal Only If They Fight for It

Five days ago, 12,700 United Auto Workers Union (UAW) workers walked out in the first strike wave against the Big Three automakers – GM, Ford, and Stellantis (the company that took over Chrysler). Every worker in America – union and …

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) celebrates the rich cultures, history, and accomplishments of the Hispanic community. At OFCCP, we are passionate about building workplaces that ensure everyone has an equal …

Nitsch Elementary Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a First in Klein ISD History

Nitsch Elementary made history today as the first-ever elementary school in Klein ISD to be named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS) by the U.S. Department of Education, joining an elite group of 353 schools across the Nation.

Butterfinger and Kroger Head to Houston for the Next Stop on National Multi-City Gaming Tour

Calling all gamers! As part of Butterfinger and Kroger’s gaming partnership, gamers can get a crispety, crunchety look at how they can Game Better with Butterfinger through a multi-city national tour. Game lovers nationwide who pull up to select Kroger …

SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.

DNC on Hispanic Heritage Month

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Iris Martinez released the following statement marking Hispanic Heritage Month:

Kamala Hosts a 5oth Anniversary of Hip Hop Party at her House!

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted an event at her home in Washington, DC, celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Common, MC Lyte, Roxanna Shante, Lil' Wayne, Fat Joe, and Jeezy were among the 400 guests in attendance.

Leslie Odom Jr. Returns to Broadway as Purlie Victorious!

The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway.

Whoopi Returns to the View Wearing Folding Chair Necklace!

After a bout with COVID-19, Whoopi Goldberg returned to The View and addressed the biggest Black story of the summer: The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl. Not only did the legendary actress/comedian offer her thoughts on the huge fight, but she also …

Biden-Harris 2024 Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month

The following is a statement from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, campaign manager for Biden-Harris 2024:

Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Lee

Hurricane Lee is threatening parts of the East Coast with strong winds, a devastating storm surge and heavy rain later this week. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges everyone in Lee’s potential path to monitor their …