2020 Resolutions: Organizing with Calendars, Reminders and Notes
As we wrap up the holiday celebrations, it may be time for a new and improved you – or at least some new resolutions for 2020.
The National Civil Rights Museum Plans King Holiday Celebration with Free Admission and Daylong Activities
On the national holiday, January 20, the National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a special celebration. The museum is open extended hours and King Day admission will be free for all guests, thanks to …
AARP Texas Honors Vietnam War Veteran Who Helps Other Veterans
Bill Maness of Stephenville has been selected to receive the 2019 AARP Texas Andrus Award – the association’s most prestigious statewide volunteer award for community service.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Extends Prayers to Longtime Civil Rights and Political Leader John Lewis
Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president of the Atlanta-based Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), issued the following statement today in response to news that legendary civil rights and political leader John Lewis has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Lewis …
Steelite International Announces New Private Equity Partner, Arbor Investments
Arbor Investments ("Arbor"), a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on investing in premier companies within the food, beverage and related industries announced today the acquisition of Steelite International ("Steelite" or the "Company") from PNC Riverarch Capital. Steelite is …
Defusing Anxiety & Negativity in 2020: Why Gratitude Is Key
We all want to feel happy and productive. But here's the Catch 22: the things we do to try to feel that way—working long hours, rushing kids from one activity to the other, and meeting all of life's obligations—can leave …
Houston Coalition for the Homeless to Conduct 2020 Count & Survey Jan. 27-30
The Coalition for the Homeless, staff from The Way Home partner agencies, and community volunteers will conduct the annual Homeless Count & Survey from Monday, January 27 through Thursday, January 30. The 2020 Homeless Count will identify the number of …
Nearly All-white Debate Stage Frustrates Democrats Seeking More Representative Field
The most diverse field of Democratic presidential candidates in history is now boiled down to a debate stage that lacks black or Latino candidates.
Trump Is Leading a Counterrevolution
As the House of Representatives moves toward impeaching Donald Trump this week -- by what all predict will be a vote divided largely by party, it is time for reflection. The House will indict the president for abuse of his …
Woman Who Finds Out She Was White At Age 70 Is Gearing Up To Release A Short Film About Her Journey
Woman who found out at the age of 70 she was white is prepping to release a heartfelt documentary shining light on transracial and biracial adoption.
Majority of House votes for second article of impeachment
A majority of the US House of Representatives have voted to support the second article of impeachment — obstruction of Congress — against President Trump.
Majority of House votes to impeach President Trump
A majority of the US House of Representatives has voted to support the first article of impeachment against President Trump. House Democrats have 216 votes, which is the number needed to impeach the President. Voting is still happening on the …
Here's a breakdown of the first vote
Here's what how the vote on the first article of impeachment — abuse of power — went down:
FEMA awards $1.5 million to Orange County to elevate 12 flood-damaged homes
FEMA has awarded $1.5 million to Orange County, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to fund the elevation of 12 flood-prone homes, impacted by Hurricane Harvey, as part of FEMAs Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
Urban League Long Island Advocates for Change After Three-Year Investigation by Newsday - "Long Island Divided"
The Urban League Long Island will enter the third decade of the 21st Century with the same 20/20 vision the people of Long Island have come to rely upon. An Equity Profile of Long Island released in 2017 noted that …
