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Americans' Perspective on U.S. Institutions: A Deep Dive into Enduring Challenges and Hopes for Change

In a recent comprehensive study by Pew Research Center, an overwhelming majority of Black Americans have voiced their belief that the foundational structures of U.S. institutions were deliberately designed to disadvantage Black people. This sentiment echoes through various sectors of …

On Juneteenth Let Us Remember, Racial Terror Did Not End with Slavery

When Terence Crutcher, a father of four who sang in his church choir, was shot and killed by the police in 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his twin sister Dr. Tiffany Crutcher saw history repeating itself.

Campus Chronicles - June 19, 2024

The Houston Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW® 100) is honoring Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney at its 3rd Annual Blackshear-Rockwell Scholarship & Community Heroine Awards Reception for her outstanding contributions to …

Fred Taylor Sworn in as New Fort Bend County Chairman

In an inspiring and monumental ceremony, Fred Taylor was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Fort Bend County Democratic Party. The event took place on Monday night, with former Judge Maria T. Jackson officiating the oath on a …

Director Shalanda Baker Leaves a Legacy of Justice and Equality for All and Opens the Door for Those Who Follow

Since the inaugural day of the Biden-Harris Administration, my mission has been clear: to revolutionize the energy system, ensuring it benefits all Americans. Over the past three and a half years, I have had the honor of expanding and transforming …

Historic Firefighter Pay Settlement and New Contract Win City Council Approval

In a monumental victory for Houston firefighters, the City Council has approved a historic pay settlement and a new five-year contract for the 4,000 dedicated men and women of the Houston Fire Department (HFD). This decision marks a significant triumph, …

Texas Children's Advocates Applaud Biden Administration's Expansion of Legal Pathways for Undocumented Spouses and Dreamers

CHILDREN AT RISK celebrates a landmark victory for immigrant families following the Biden Administration's announcement of expanded legal pathways for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, often referred to as "Dreamers."

Gary Guidry: Pioneering Excellence in Global Music Promotions

As the CEO of the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), Gary Guidry stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in the music industry. With a career spanning 26 years, beginning with street promotions in college, Guidry has cultivated a legacy …

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Support for President Biden's New Immigration Policy

President Joe Biden recently unveiled a significant immigration policy aimed at safeguarding families of U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children. This initiative facilitates eligible noncitizens in applying for lawful permanent residence without leaving the country, ensuring families can remain …

Scammers tried to steal Graceland. Here’s how to make sure they don’t get your home

Last month, a much-beloved piece of American history was nearly stolen – but not in a museum heist or a home burglary. Instead, self-proclaimed scammers used a fraudulent real estate scheme.

Georgia father whose murder conviction in his son’s 2014 hot-car death was overturned is released from prison

Justin Ross Harris, a Georgia father whose murder conviction for the hot-car death of his 22-month-old son was overturned by the state’s Supreme Court in 2022, has been released from prison, according to prison records.

Club Q shooter to be sentenced on federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations

The shooter who opened fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub, killing five people and injuring 19, is set to be sentenced for federal hate crime charges and firearm violations Tuesday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says empathy motivated his medical career but an old phrase from high school kept him going

“Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the Jesuit-run Regis High School in New York City, might as well be the motto of his professional life.

Harriet Tubman led a raid that freed more than 700 enslaved people. A South Carolina church has built a statue in her honor

In the early hours of June 2, 1863, Union army gunboats idled along the banks of South Carolina’s Combahee River, waiting to give the signal to the enslaved people hiding ashore.

Tropical storm warning issued for South Texas and Mexico as first storm takes shape

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico as the first tropical threat of the year closes in on the areas. It’s not the only area of tropical concern looming large this …