PNC Bank and Freddie Mac Join Forces to Make Homeownership a Reality in Houston
The dream of homeownership is alive and well in Houston, and PNC Bank, in partnership with Freddie Mac, is making sure that dream is within reach for more families. On Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., …
Houston’s Libraries Unite: A Digital Love Story for Readers Harris County and Houston Public Libraries Expand Access to eBooks and Audiobooks
Houston, get ready to swipe right on your next great read! In a groundbreaking collaboration just in time for Valentine’s Day, Harris County Public Library (HCPL) and Houston Public Library (HPL) are teaming up to create a literary love affair …
Unearthing Black Ancestry in the American West: Dr. Alicia Odewale’s Groundbreaking Lecture at UHD
In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) proudly presents a compelling and illuminating installment of the 2025 President’s Lecture Series: Searching for Black Ancestors in the American West featuring Dr. Alicia Odewale, an African diaspora archaeologist …
Celebrating Impact: The 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show H-E-B Leads the Charge as Presenting Sponsor and Esteemed Community Leaders Backing the Mission
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated events of the year, the 2025 Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show, where Houston’s most distinguished leaders, organizations, and businesses will converge to celebrate excellence, community service, …
Jazzy Sundays in the Parks 2025: A Celebration of Houston’s Vibrant Jazz Legacy
Houston’s favorite springtime jazz series, Jazzy Sundays in the Parks, is back, bringing rhythm, soul, and a whole lot of groove to the city’s most iconic green spaces. With a spectacular lineup of world-class musicians, this annual series promises to …
Autism Speaks Brings Inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge to Houston, Advancing Inclusion and Support for the Autism Community
Autism Speaks is celebrating 20 years of impact with the launch of its inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge, an inspiring two-day event aimed at uniting autistic individuals, families, caregivers, and experts to foster inclusion and create meaningful change. Taking place …
Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Biomarker to Predict Cancer Aggressiveness
In a revolutionary advancement for cancer diagnostics, researchers from Fred Hutch Cancer Center and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a novel biomarker capable of predicting the aggressiveness and recurrence of tumors, particularly in meningioma brain …
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor: ‘The Greatest Living Threat to Our Republic and How to Deter It or Remove It’
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor: ‘The Greatest Living Threat to Our Republic and How to Deter It or Remove It’
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor
Texas Strengthens Energy Reliability with New Grant Program for Utilities Outside ERCOT
In a strategic move to bolster Texas’ electric reliability beyond the ERCOT grid, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved a groundbreaking rule establishing the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP). This initiative aims …
Roland Garcia: A Visionary Leader Appointed to Port of Houston Commission
Houston's maritime future just received a powerhouse addition. In a resounding vote of confidence, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston City Council have appointed renowned attorney Roland Garcia to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port …
Houston Area Urban League 2025 Black History Month Trailblazers Honoring Legacy, Empowering the Future
As we step into Black History Month 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) proudly celebrates the trailblazers who have ignited progress, shattered barriers, and shaped the world we live in today. This is more than a moment of reflection—this …
NNPA Strikes Back: The Black Press Champions Selective Buying Amid DEI Rollbacks
The corporate world thought it could quietly abandon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has a message for them: Not on our watch! In a bold and historic move, the NNPA—representing the Black …
How Trump and Abbott’s Policies Put Texas’ Rural Communities at Risk
Policies from President Trump and Governor Abbott could devastate Texas’ predominantly white rural communities, stripping schools of funding, limiting educational opportunities, and deepening economic hardships.
Shawn Thierry Appointed as Executive Director for Policy and Counsel at Texas Southern University
February 11, 2025 (Houston) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has announced the appointment of Attorney Shawn Thierry as its new Executive Director for Policy and Counsel. In this pivotal role, she will serve within the Office of Board Relations, working …

