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U.S. Supreme Court Rolls Back Historic Civil Rights Protections in Comcast Ruling
The Court’s Decision Weakens 19th-Century Civil Rights Law, Imposing a Burdensome Pleading Standard on Victims of Discrimination
Today the United States Supreme Court instructed a lower court to reconsider its ruling in a discrimination case involving National Association of African American Owned Media (NAAAOM) and Comcast. The decision issued by the Court weakens the reach of Section 1981, a core provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 – a historic statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts – imposing a burdensome pleading standard on victims of discrimination.
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METRO Board Recognizes MPD Officers' Commitment to Community
Today METRO’s Board of Directors honored several members of the METRO Police Department for going beyond the call of duty.
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When Military Meets Art: Honoring Buffalo Soldiers
Turning the pages of history books there was always something vastly missing… the story of African Americans. Sure, there was plenty of information about the dreadful life of a slave who spent long days picking cotton, being sold like property, and being demoralized every minute of their lives. A little was told about the Jim Crow era when African Americans lived in a country where they were thought of as interior and where cheated of rights and privileges and treated less than. Never were the true tales of the days when African Americans were king and queens, inventors and innovators, and savers and heroes. Thus, affecting how African Americans saw themselves.
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership Welcomes Seven New Board Members
Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) announced seven new members to its board of directors during its annual meeting on January 15 at the home of Anne Whitlock (BBP Board member) and her husband Michael Skelly in the East End.
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Harris County - Houston Sports Authority Announces $50,000 Donation to Star of Hope
Houston Sports Authority CEO Janis Burke and HCHSA Public Relations Director Patti Smith presented Star of Hope CEO and President Hank Rush a check for $50,000.
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Jennifer Sewell, missing Fort Hood soldier, found safe
Missing Fort Hood solider, Pfc. Jennifer Sewell, has been found safe, officials said in a press release.
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Astros to Host Center Field Grand Opening Event on Wednesday, March 29
Grand Opening to feature full walking tour and tastings from Torchy’s Tacos, Shake Shack and Aramark
On Wednesday, March 29, the Astros will unveil their brand-new, renovated center field to members of the media and select fans. The Center Field Grand Opening event, which begins at 3:00 p.m., will feature a walking tour of all of the new center field concourse and seating areas as well as tastings from Torchy’s Tacos, Shake Shack and Aramark, the official food and beverage partner of the Houston Astros.
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About 1,300 Youth Athletes will Compete for Medals in So-called Street Games During the Harris County Street Olympics Final Event
Fun-filled Competition Includes Foot Races, Chess, Hopscotch, Jump Rope, Hula Hoop, Poetry and Spelling Bee
About 1,300 boys and girls, ages 6 to 15, from 55 youth-serving agencies will vie for “gold,” “silver” and “bronze” medals during the Harris County Street Olympics Summer Games Final Event, which is presented by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics Board of Directors and sponsors. Before the competition begins, Commissioner Ellis, board members and sponsors will lead the Parade of Champions that involves the athletes marching into NRG Arena for a brief ceremony before the games begin.
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A sample of the NAACP archives
Published on August 18, 2017
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Houston’s Tourism and Arts Industries Receive a Financial Boost
Houston First Corporation and Airbnb, the online home sharing platform, today announced a breakthrough agreement in which Houston’s Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) will be collected from Airbnb customers starting July 1.
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SBC21 and Trinity East Church Partner to Host Free Day Party and Brunch As Partnership Aims to Bring Awareness to Medicare Education, Health and Wellness
Brunching with a Purpose is taking on a new meaning as the United Methodist Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) announce a Health, Wellness and Medicare Education Tour designed to inspire community members to BUILD A BETTER YOU! The tour will make a stop in Houston at Trinity East Church in 3rd Ward, 2418 McGowen Street, Saturday, September 17 from 11 am-1pm.
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From the NAACP President to Teaching Racism
The University Press of Kentucky has just released paperback editions of two books that are instrumental to our understanding of civil rights history and how racism is perpetuated. Roy Wilkins: The Quiet Revolutionary and the NAACP, by Yvonne Ryan is part of the Civil Rights and the Struggle for Black Equality in the Twentieth Century series, and Raising Racists: The Socialization of White Children in the Jim Crow South by Kristina DuRocher is in the New Directions in Southern History series.
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HOU Run the World - Beyoncé’s Homecoming Party on the Plaza
Houston First Corp. joins Mayor Turner, Central Houston and the City to Celebrate the return of Queen Bey to H-town!
Get in Formation for Hou Run the World - Beyoncé’s Homecoming Party on the Plaza! A public celebration Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. on the Plaza at Avenida Houston to pay tribute to Houston’s own Beyoncé.
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Around the World, Kids' Christmas Gifts Include KFC, Books and 'pooping logs'
Tiny tots, with their eyes all aglow, are now relishing -- or eagerly awaiting -- holiday celebrations around the world.
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The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law Receives $10,000 Grant from The Texas Bar Foundation
The Texas Bar Foundation recently announced that The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy (ECI) was awarded $10,000 to continue the HALO (Holistic Advocacy in Legal Operations) Initiative. This grant will provide holistic legal representation by assessing and addressing a broad array of biopsychosocial issues that impact ECI's clients.
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Midland Native Serves Aboard USS Essex
A Midland, Texas, native is serving aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy Wasp class amphibious assault ship.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Announces Beginning of Application Period for the Mayor's Summer Youth Jobs Program
This is very important information for any young person in District D who is seeking a job this summer.
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14th Disparities on Health in America Workshop
Photography by Vicky Pink - University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) joined the Texas A&M Health Science …
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Houston Parks Board and Houston BCycle Celebrate New Brays Bayou Greenway Bridge and 100th Bike Share Station
Bayou Greenways 2020 pedestrian/bike bridge and Houston BCycle bike share stations connect University of Houston and Third Ward to MacGregor and OST/South Union Communities
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Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch Party
On Monday, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch took place at Chapman & Kirby. This year’s 9th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which takes place Nov. 9 – 13, will have a renewed sense of purpose in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating impact on the City of Houston.
