Tyre Nichols' family attorney says video shows police beating Nichols like a 'human pinata'
Attorneys for the family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, said video footage shows he suffered a "nonstop beating" at the hands of police.
Officers' conduct in Tyre Nichols' case reflects 'a failing of basic humanity,' Memphis police chief says, as nation braces for video release
Memphis police officers' conduct in the confrontation that preceded this month's death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols "is a failing of basic humanity," the Tennessee city's police chief said as officials prepare to release video of the incident.
Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year
On January 22, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. It's often referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year
Milestones Show Us Where We’ve Come From, Where We Need to Go
Two things happened last week — one public, the other personal — that made me reflect on how far we’ve come as a nation, how we got here, and what it will take to keep that journey moving forward.
South Deering Grocery Store Bamenda Fresh Brings Value and a Vow to Serve the Community
While grocery chains are abandoning communities of color and closing their doors, a new Black-owned grocery store has opened in the inner city that is being welcomed by area residents. The new neighbor is Bamenda Fresh, a grocery store that …
Congressman Al Green Speaks Out Against Discriminatory Texas Senate Bill 147
On Monday, January 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Roderick Little named HBCU Band Director of the Year
Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South (SBOTS) Band Director Roderick Little, Ph.D., has been named 2022 HBCU band director of the year by Best American Craftsman (B.A.C.) Musical Instruments.
Remembering Carolyn C. Parker-Scantlebury
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”, Psalm 23:6.
The Rebirth in Action Exhibition, Organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy
The Rebirth in Action exhibition, organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, expands the notion of a monument to include the living community represented by legacy residents of Houston Freedmen’s Town.
38 Media-Friendly Events Planned in Houston during National School Choice Week
More than 26,000 schools, homeschool groups, and organizations are celebrating traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling by hosting local events during National School Choice Week this month.
The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center
On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by …
Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Celebrates Promotions and Awards
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recognized the men and women within the department as well as partnering agencies for their commitment to public safety.
HCC Board of Trustees Elect 2023 Officers
The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Welcomes Texas General Land Commissioner
Infrastructure topped the list of concerns as Fort Bend County Judge KP George welcomed, newly elected Texas General Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham to Fort Bend County on Wednesday.
DOJ Initiative Fights Redlining in Cyberspace and the Real World
As 2023 begins, a key anti-financial discrimination initiative is expanding million-dollar penalties and the kinds of businesses found to violate fair lending laws. The Combatting Redlining Initiative that since 2021 has combined resources and efforts of the Department of Justice …
