Houston BCycle to Halt Operations on June 30
After 12 years of revolutionizing urban mobility, Houston BCycle, the city's beloved bike-sharing program, will cease operations on June 30, 2024. This marks the end of a successful but financially challenging partnership between the City of Houston and Houston Bike …
Biden administration efforts to protect LGBTQ+ students and workers hit conservative legal roadblocks
The Biden administration’s efforts to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ students and workers were partially hindered by two separate court rulings on Thursday and Friday.
Avelo Airlines’ First Houston Route Takes Flight: Connecting H-Town to Connecticut
Today marks a significant milestone for Avelo Airlines as it inaugurates its first flight from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut. This launch represents H-Town’s only nonstop service to Connecticut, offering travelers unprecedented …
OP-ED: Corporate America Must Stand By DEI and Chief Diversity Officers
This week in New York City, BLACK ENTERPRISE hosted its second annual Chief Diversity Officer Summit and Honors, presented in partnership with Fidelity Investments, Merck, and The Executive Leadership Council, the preeminent organization representing senior Black executives in corporate America …
Monique Franklin Appointed Interim Director for Fort Bend County Library System
The Fort Bend County Commissioners Court has officially announced the appointment of Monique Franklin as the Interim Director of the Fort Bend County Library System. Franklin's extensive experience and unwavering dedication to library services position her as a prime candidate …
Victoria Monét Performs New End-Credit Song for Disney+ Series "The Acolyte"
Disney+ has exciting news for Star Wars fans and music enthusiasts alike: three-time Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Victoria Monét is set to perform the original end-credit song, “Power of Two,” for the new Star Wars series, "The Acolyte." This highly anticipated …
Houston’s Hottest Chicken Spot Introduces “The Panther Special” to Support Prairie View A&M Students
Houston has a new favorite when it comes to hot chicken, and it's not just about the taste. The Red Chickz, which has taken the city by storm since its grand opening in April, is making waves with its community …
Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone, allowing drug to stay on the market
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s approach to regulating the abortion pill mifepristone with a ruling that will continue to allow the pills to be mailed to patients without an in-person doctor’s …
DOE Selects Consortium to Drive Clean Hydrogen Market Growth, Securing Investment and Advancing U.S. Leadership in Clean Energy
In a groundbreaking move to accelerate the clean hydrogen economy, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has announced the selection of a prestigious consortium aimed at boosting the commercial viability of clean hydrogen. This …
Embracing Freedom: The Vibrant History and Cultural Significance of Juneteenth
As the sun rises over Houston each June 19th, a profound sense of history and celebration fills the air. Juneteenth, a day marking the end of slavery in the United States, stands as a poignant reminder of resilience, freedom, and …
Fran Watson Makes History as First Black Probate Judge in Harris County
In a historic move, the Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously appointed Fran Watson as the first black judge to serve in Harris County Probate Court 5. This rare bipartisan decision, made on Tuesday, June 4, marks a significant milestone not …
Carbon Pipelines are a Bad Deal (For Everyone Who Is Not Getting Rich from Them)
“Isn’t it sad that money controls everything?” That is what Kim Junker says, as she laments the iron grip wealthy pipeline interests seem to have over some of Iowa’s most powerful lawmakers. What she is referring to is a years-long …
Invitation: Join Judson Robinson, III and Houston Area Urban League for the Advancing Equity Luncheon
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) cordially invites you to our Advancing Equity Luncheon on Fri- day, June 21, 2024. This prestigious event celebrates over five decades of HAUL’s un- wavering commitment to fostering a diverse, well-educated workforce and advocating …
Biden heralds his efforts to strengthen gun laws hours after son convicted on firearms charges
President Joe Biden on Tuesday heralded the steps his administration has taken to strengthen the country’s gun laws and enhance the penalties for those who violate them, in what was an awkward political moment for a man whose son had …
Biden administration proposes banning medical debt from credit reports
In its latest effort to minimize the impact of medical debt on consumers, the Biden administration proposed Tuesday banning such debt from credit reports.
