Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner and County Judge Hidalgo Celebrate former Texas Gov. Ann Richards’ Legacy with Downtown ‘Ann Banners’
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and others on Thursday, Sept. 23 commemorated the 30th anniversary of late Gov. Ann Richards’ inauguration with announcing 50 downtown banners that celebrate her legacy.
NSF-backed ‘team of teams’ raises stakes for master’s students
Jackson State University, Prairie View A&M University, Rice University and Texas Southern University will share a grant of nearly $5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support scholarships for students seeking master’s degrees in engineering and related fields.
Fort Bend County National Voter Registration Day Press Conference
On Tuesday, September 28, at 9:30 a.m., Fort Bend County in conjunction with our community partners will hold a press conference to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
PVAMU to welcome Nikki Giovanni for a public reading and lecture
“Writing is really a way of thinking – not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic, or just sweet.”
1 person dead, buildings damaged as 5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Greek island of Crete
One man has died and nine people have been injured following a strong earthquake that shook the Greek island of Crete on Monday, Greece's General Secretariat for Civil Protection confirmed to CNN.
Must-Have Cooking Essentials Crafted in America
Looking for a way to spice up your holiday gift guide? Maybe something for the person in your life who loves cooking? Especially during the holidays when kitchens are always filled to the brim with food and people?
Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passing of Senior Officer William “Bill” Jeffrey
On Monday, September 27, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:
Remembering the Life of Andrew Moran
In Derry, Louisiana, on a small tenant farm tended by his parents, Tony and Zarada, Andrew Moran was born in a modest house situated in a cotton field. Andrew spent his early years assisting his parents with the tasks associated …
Comcast RISE to Award an Additional $1 Million in Grants to People of Color-Owned Businesses in Houston
Small businesses owned by people of color have been particularly hard hit by the pandemic. So often, these small businesses are the lifeblood of our community, and we know their needs are great.
Donald Trump just kind-of endorsed Stacey Abrams for governor
Donald Trump really doesn't like Brian Kemp. Like, a lot. How little regard does Trump have for the current Republican governor? So little that in a campaign appearance in Georgia over the weekend, Trump sounded like he would be just …
Senate Republicans expected to block bill to suspend debt limit and avert shutdown in key vote Monday
The Senate is slated to take a procedural vote Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET on a House-passed bill to suspend the nation's debt limit and avert a government shutdown, but Senate Republicans have insisted that Democrats should act alone to …
Teen artist's soon-to-be-releaed book already No. 1
In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book.
Digital records from 19th Century give Black families a glimpse of their ancestry
After more than 20 years researching her family’s origin in America, Nicka Sewell-Smith found the name of an uncle who had filed a complaint about having his horse stolen. Another notation said he had shopped for bacon, a broom and …
Stacey Abrams: 'Callous' Leadership in These States Has Left Millions of Americans Without Health Coverage
Throughout the course of the pandemic, we have witnessed inequities ripple across our society, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. Most tellingly, this imbalance affects frontline workers — many of whom are people of color — who put their lives …
How to Help a Child in Depression: 8 Pieces of Advice
If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, sleeping late into the day, and using their mobile devices as an extension of their arms over time …
