Juneteenth Event: The Power of Entrepreneurship and Workforce Education Focus of Black Birmingham Business Leaders Event
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Birmingham with a focus on empowering Black communities through entrepreneurship and workforce education at an event hosted by Concerned Communities for America. The event aims to strengthen small businesses in Birmingham and empower residents to …
Texas Signs HB 12 to Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage to Twelve Months
Today, House Bill 12 which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to twelve months, was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. A previous version of this bill was signed in the 87th session to increase coverage to six …
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host his Annual Fort Bend County Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Landmark Community Center, located at 100 Louisiana St., Missouri City, TX 77469.
Father's Day Weekend Fun at the Lone Star Museum
Father’s Day Weekend fun is in the flight plan for air and space enthusiasts of all ages, courtesy of Lone Star Flight Museum.
Black Public Media Wins $40,000 NEA Grant
The Harlem-based national media arts nonprofit Black Public Media (BPM) has received a $40,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts’ Grants for Arts Projects program. The award will support its fellowship and residency program for new works in …
High Temperatures Threaten Houston Residents
Summer heat is threatening Houston area residents more than ever this year. Low-income families living in aging homes with inefficient temperature control and poor air quality are most at risk for health and safety challenges. In response, Rebuilding Together Houston …
Will Trump receive a get out of jail free card
The federal indictment of Donald Trump – the first federal indictment of a former president in U.S. history – poses the question. Trump’s enraged reaction – calling it the “greatest witch hunt of all time” and denouncing special counsel Jack …
Former Adult Education Director Eduardo Honold Tapped to Return to Role
Harris County Department of Education has rehired Eduardo Honold, Ph.D., as the senior director of its Adult Education division, a position he previously held from 2009 to 2018.
Stafford Elects Its First Minority Mayor
Stafford, a city located southwest of Houston, made history on Saturday, June 10, by electing Ken Matthew as its first minority Mayor. Matthew secured a victory in a run-off election, receiving 500 votes, while incumbent Mayor Cecil Willis received 484 …
How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer
When our homeless response outreach teams first met Curtis, he had been living on the streets for nearly 20 years. He was sleeping in a tent under a freeway near downtown Houston. Following the unexpected death of his mother, he …
H-E-B Tournament of Champions Raises $13.5 Million, Breaks Records to Support Texas Nonprofits
The H-E-B Tournament of Champions, one of the nation's largest charitable events, achieved an unprecedented milestone by raising a record-breaking $13.5 million. This outstanding feat brings the total amount raised over 38 years to an impressive $159 million, demonstrating the …
Final witness in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial says she played dead next to her 97-year-old mother
The final witness to testify in the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting trial said Wednesday she played dead and stayed by her dying mother’s side during the attack.
Southern Baptist Convention votes to uphold removal of Saddleback Church over women pastors after appeal by Rick Warren
The annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention voted to affirm a decision made earlier this year to remove Saddleback Church, a major southern California congregation founded by the pastor and author Rick Warren, due to its having women pastors.
Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries
Illinois became the first state in the nation to prohibit book bans Monday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced, as states across the country continue to challenge and axe literature from public schools and libraries.
Everything you need to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
The fate of President Joe Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, lies with the Supreme Court.
