Marquette Greene-Scott Campaign Kickoff
Iowa Colony Mayor Pro Tem Marquette Greene-Scott recently kicked off her “We Deserve Better” campaign …
Celebration of Life: Honoring Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The Houston City Hall Rotunda was a hub of heartfelt tributes and powerful memories as …
Council Member Edward Pollard Unveils 'J City' Initiative, Redefining Local Governance in District J
In an ambitious reimagining of local governance, Houston Council Member Edward Pollard’s “J City” initiative is turning District J into a high-impact, hyper-local service model—blending bold leadership, community trust, and boots-on-the-ground action to create a city within a city.
🚨 Big News from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation! 🚨
After decades of groundbreaking leadership and community empowerment at 1720 Massachusetts Ave., NW, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) is officially on the move—and stepping boldly into a new era! 🏛️➡️✨
🔥 Justice Prevails in Baytown! 🔥
In a monumental win for environmental justice and community health, the United States Supreme Court has officially rejected ExxonMobil’s appeal, letting stand a record-breaking $14.25 million judgment for years of illegal air pollution at its Baytown refinery and chemical complex. This marks the largest civil penalty ever awarded in a Clean Air Act citizen suit—and it’s a game-changer.
Christian Menefee’s Congressional Campaign Surges Past $970K—Fueled by the People!
The momentum is real and the message is resonating! Since launching his campaign for Texas' 18th Congressional District on March 17, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has raised an incredible $970,000+—powered by a grassroots army of 12,568 individual donors! 🌱💪🏽
Houston’s Rally Cry: Don’t Erase Our Voices with Political Maps
In a powerful and defiant display of democracy-in-action, the heart of Houston beat louder than ever this past Saturday as residents, civic leaders, and legislators united at the University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park to protest the proposed mid-decade redistricting plans that many fear could undermine the voting power of Texas’ communities of color. The rally wasn't just about maps and lines—it was about the soul of representation, justice, and the future of Texas democracy.
Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits to hidden stairwell
Once a dramatic feature of the White House entryway, the official portrait of former President Barack Obama has been moved to a decidedly less prominent position, underscoring the yearslong tensions between the 44th and 47th presidents.
Wake-Up Call: How Democrats Can Use August Recess to Save Their Brand
There's an old saying in the hip-hop community: "Men lie, women lie, numbers don 't." In this political climate of lies, corruption, and misinformation, working families deserve numbers that work in their favor, especially when it comes to the economy and their wallets.
Obama Rallies Texas Democrats Against GOP’s Gerrymandering Power Grab
In the high-stakes chess match of American democracy, Texas Republicans aren’t just moving the pawns—they’re flipping the board. Former President Barack Obama stepped into the fray this week, delivering a rallying cry to Texas House Democrats in a private Zoom call, warning against what he called a “systematic assault on democracy.”
Kamala Harris’ 107 Days Book Tour Comes to Houston — Here’s How to Be in the Room
Houston, get your bookmarks ready. Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is taking her new memoir, 107 Days (Simon & Schuster, out Sept. 23, 2025), on a national conversation tour—and H-Town is one of the marquee stops. Think intimate onstage Q&A, campaign insights you haven’t heard, and a crowd that knows how to show up for civic conversation.
The McMillan-Stewart Foundation’s Transformative $300,000 Gift to Texas Southern University Honors Legacy of Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland
HOUSTON, TX — Texas Southern University (TSU), one of the nation’s proudest Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is entering a bold new chapter thanks to a transformative $300,000 investment from the Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation. This gift, matched dollar-for-dollar by TSU’s Office of Civil Rights Scholarship Matching Fund, establishes a $600,000 endowment that will provide scholarships for generations of students at the Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs.
