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Houston Black Real Estate Association Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act Signed Seven Days After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Houston Black Real Estate Association, (HBREA) a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country’s oldest, minority real estate trade association is planning a week-long series of events, April 14-21, 2018 in observance of the trade association’s dedication to increasing Black wealth through home ownership.
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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s Statement: SCOTUS Decision on Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute
Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), issued the following statement Monday regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute, holding that the process at issue - failure to vote as the basis for canceling voter registrations - does not violate federal law:
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Former Texas officer convicted in death of Jordan Edwards
A former police officer in the Dallas suburb of Balch Springs was found guilty of murder Tuesday in the shooting of Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teen who was a passenger in a car that had left a party.
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Houston police release sketch and photos of suspect in killing of George H.W. Bush's cardiologist
Houston police released an artist's sketch and surveillance images of a cyclist who they say shot and killed Mark Hausknecht, an acclaimed cardiologist who treated former President George H.W. Bush.
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Uber to pay 56 workers $1.9 million for harassment and discrimination claims
On Monday, lawyers for the plaintiffs filed paperwork in a Northern California district court that outlined how a $10 million settlement announced in March would be divvied up.
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Nicki Minaj Surprises Fans with the Release of Her Highly Anticipated New Album Queen
New York, NY (August 10th, 2018) - The undisputed reigning queen of hip-hop, NICKI MINAJ, has released her highly anticipated fourth full-length album, Queen. The album is available at all digital retailers, see full track listing below.
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Indulge in Corner Bakery’s New Wholesome Holiday Dishes
Rustic Italian Panini, Chicken Rosa Pasta, Caramel Pecan Chocolate Baby Bundt Cake and more now available
Corner Bakery is catering to your indulgent side with the debut of its new seasonal menu items.
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NYT: Education Department poised to rescind Obama-era school discipline policies
The Department of Education is poised to rescind Obama-era policies that sought to ensure minority students are not unfairly disciplined in schools, an effort the Trump administration believes will alleviate school-related violence, The New York Times reported Monday night.
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Chevrolet Teams Up with Houston Astros Superstar Jose' Altuve
Partners go to bat for youth baseball development
Chevrolet is partnering with Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve to support youth sports development. Altuve will be a Chevy brand ambassador on a variety of projects, including the brand’s long-standing investment in Chevy Youth Baseball and Chevy Youth Baseball clinics.
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U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census
County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record
A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
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Joe Biden: 'I take responsibility' for Anita Hill's treatment
Joe Biden said Monday he takes responsibility for how Anita Hill was treated during her testimony against then-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 1991.
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Nipsey Hussle's memorial will be open to fans
A "Celebration of Life" has been planned for Nipsey Hussle, and some of his fans will have the opportunity to attend.
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American Bar Association drops review of Kavanaugh
The American Bar Association will no longer review its "well qualified" rating of Justice Brett Kavanaugh now that the Senate confirmed him, an ABA official told CNN Monday.
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Obama Wants You to Know Obamacare Open Enrollment Has Begun
Open enrollment for Obamacare is here ... and former President Obama wants to make sure Americans know about it.
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Nelly Arrested After Allegations of Rape, Released With No Charges
Cornell Haynes Jr., better known as the rapper Nelly, was taken into custody Saturday in Washington state after a woman told police he raped her.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on World AIDS Day
“World AIDS Day affords us an opportunity to reflect on our progress in fight against the global AIDS pandemic and to rededicate ourselves to ending the disease once and for all.
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“Kasino Royale:” A Charitable Fundraiser Benefiting Graduating High School Seniors
Achievement Through Leadership Foundation (ATLF), the charitable arm of the Missouri City-Sugar Land (TX) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Mo-City Nupes) will proudly host their 4th annual scholarship fundraiser, the 2018 “Kasino Royale,” on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at The Hilton Americas in downtown Houston.
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Keshia Knight Pulliam Dishes On Trump-Cosby Debate with Omarosa
Keisha Knight Pulliam is officially out of the Celebrity Big Brother house, and now she’s dishing on her rather awkward discussion with Omarosa Manigault.
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Nick Cannon expecting twin boys with Abby De La Rosa
Actor and TV presenter Nick Cannon is preparing to welcome his second set of twins into the world.
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Biden set to announce he's moving deadline for all US adults to be eligible for Covid vaccine to April 19
President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday that he is moving up his deadline for states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by almost two weeks.
