A Continuing Terror, The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Today there is a national outcry about the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. The public condemnation has forced a belated response. Those accused of his murder have finally been arrested. His murder has become a global embarrassment for whites. For blacks, …
HISD names Houston law enforcement veteran as new police chief
The Houston Independent School District has named Pedro Lopez Jr., a Houston Police Department assistant chief with 32 years of experience, as the new chief of the HISD Police Department.
Congressman Al Green Signs On As A Co-Sponsor Of The Coronavirus Immigration Families Protection Act – To Combat COVID-19
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, Congressman Al Green became a cosponsor of H.R. 6437, the Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act. He also joined a bicameral letter with CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu and Senator Mazie Hironolast month calling on House and …
Jogging While Black: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Imagine waking up energized and refreshed and you think it is a great day for a jog. You grab your workout gear to hit the ground running. After a quick warm-up, you pick up the pace, breathing in and out, …
Washington HS Principal Wins H-E-B Excellence in Education Award
Booker T. Washington High School Principal Carlos Phillips has been named the H-E-B Excellence in Education Secondary Principal Award winner for 2020.
Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Chair of The Rainbow PUSH Criminal Justice Project, Calls for Release of Seniors in Prisons in the US
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III. Chair of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Criminal Justice Project, is seeking to minimize the loss of life in prison where the incarcerated are existing in conditions where they cannot follow the protocol of physical …
Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus
House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-South Carolina) will chair a newly established oversight panel with broad authority to oversee the federal response to the coronavirus.
HCDE continues in distributing food, masks, hand sanitizer, and gloves
"Harris County Department of Education is committed to helping our community through this troubling time." Eric DickFamilies Receive Care Packages March 27 at J.D. Walker Head View photos from packaging and distribution events. Care packages for Harris County Department of …
Amendments to Surveillance Reauthorization Bill Are Steps in the Right Direction. More Are Needed to Protect Privacy Rights.
On Wednesday, the Senate voted on two amendments as it moved closer to renewing the authority for national-security agencies to spy on the communications of people in the United States.
A Slab Ride for Justice in the Ahmaud Arbery Killing "We Ride with Ahmaud"
Officials of Houston, The State of Texas and the United States join Faith/Social Justice Leader Bishop James Dixon, II and Houston Rapper Paul Wall in a “Slab Ride” of Unity on Saturday, May 16,2020. Motorcycle escorts will lead more than …
South Carolina Enacts Emergency Protection for Voting During COVID-19 Pandemic
In a victory for voting rights, South Carolina took steps today to better protect voters in the June 9 primary during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action comes following a federal lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of …
GirlTrek Brings Together the #DaughtersOf Coretta Scott King, Betty Shabazz for First-Ever Public Conversation this Friday
On Friday, May 15th, GirlTrek’s #DaughtersOf LIVE discussions continue with Dr. Bernice A. King and Ilyasah Shabazz uniting for a first-ever public conversation on their families' legacies, debunking the myths that have followed them and sharing the lessons they learned …
Helping the musical instrument industry reopen and operate safely: IK Multimedia announces Safe Spacer™ wearable social distance monitor
Safe Spacer™ is a new, lightweight wearable device that helps workers and visitors maintain safe social distancing, enabling MI and other industries to safely re-open and operate with peace of mind.
Federal Agency Again Honors Texas A&M System for Success in Protecting U.S. Secrets, Technology
The Texas A&M University System is in a class by itself in terms of protecting sensitive information from foreign agents who want to steal it.
132,702 Small Businesses in the Houston Metro Area
Small businesses across the United States face dire circumstances following the COVID-19 outbreak. While each individual small business might seem inconsequential to the broader economy, in aggregate, these firms are critical to the country's financial well-being.
