The blind spot in the immigration debate
The change in immigration policy that could most affect the US' long-term economic growth is at risk of falling out of the debate as the congressional maneuvering over the volatile issue intensifies.
Biden to travel to Houston on Friday in the wake of extreme weather and power outages
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Houston on Friday as Texas works to recover from major winter storms and power outages.
After a deadly storm, some Texans must change electric providers while others still don't have water
For many Texans, basic necessities like clean running water and a stable electricity provider may seem like a pipe dream right now.
A spacecraft named for 'Hidden Figures' mathematician Katherine Johnson has arrived on the International Space Station
A spacecraft named for the famed NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has arrived at the International Space Station with about 8,000 pounds of cargo in tow.
Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care
Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing …
Mostyn Law Commissions Artwork Saluting Vice President Kamala Harris
Amber Mostyn and Mostyn Law have commissioned original works from a number of local artists, inviting them to share their personal interpretations of the image of Vice President Kamala Harris. These works, created by Linda Simien Kelly, Rico Edwards and …
Comcast NBCUniversal Commits $500,000 to Support Winter Storm Relief Efforts
Our hearts go out to the people of Houston, including thousands of our employees and customers who have been impacted by the extreme and devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri. To help support those impacted by the disaster, Comcast NBCUniversal …
UH Receives $5 Million to Combat HIV/AIDS Epidemic
A University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research center working to eradicate the underlying serious and systemic challenges that contribute to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States has received $5 million in renewal funding from biopharmaceutical …
Invest Texas Council Releases Statement on Governor Abbott’s Call to Reform ERCOT
Invest Texas Council (ITC) Chairman Ron Simmons today released a statement after Governor Abbott added three emergency items to his legislative agenda this session in order to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and ensure Texas has a …
"Black History Always – Music For The Movement Vol. 2" Set For Release February 26
The "Black History Always - Music For The Movement Vol. 2" EP is set for release Friday, February 26, The EP is the second volume of the ongoing project between The Undefeated, ESPN's content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, …
Influential Black women amplify need for health equity amid COVID-19
In appreciation of Black History Month and American Heart Month, the American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is bringing together some of the most influential Black women in the country …
The Fisk Jubilee Singers® Set to Commemorate 150th Anniversary with Yearlong Celebration of Events
The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers® will celebrate the 150th anniversary of their founding with a year-long celebration of events. Organized as a choral ensemble in 1871, the Fisk Jubilee Singers® have played an essential role in introducing and sharing the …
5 Tips For 2021 Graduates to Prepare for A Fiercely Competitive Job Market
Colleges may return to normalcy in a few months as the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues. Meanwhile, in sharp contrast to that positive news, millions of college students will graduate this spring facing bleak employment prospects.
White Rage
LBJ was right, but wrong. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he said of the Democratic Party, “We have lost the South for a generation.” However, President Johnson’s estimate of the damage done to …
Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Efforts To Provide Water, Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state's efforts to provide water and other resources to Texans across the state. The Governor's press conference was held at Port San …
