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Congresswoman Fights Against Deportation Of Local Father, Husband

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has stepped in to help a father who has been deported after living in the United States illegally for years.

Linocut Show and Tell with Artist Kelly Moran

Event date and time: Saturday, July 20, 5-6:30pm

MYSTIC LYON is excited to host a Show and Tell by artist Kelly Moran on July 20 from 5-6:30pm. The artist will discuss the process for creating her work currently on view at Mystic Lyon as a part of PrintMatters' PrintHouston 2019. The event will include a linocut demonstration and its printing without a press.

Grand Opening: Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, on Dec. 3

Experience the unveiling of the Albert and Ethel Herzstein Gallery for Judaica at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, a permanent showcase of art embodying the rich religious practices of Jewish communities worldwide, with the inaugural installation opening in December.

Tennessee Manhunt: Suspect Researched Teen Marriage, Officials Say

A Tennessee teacher who authorities believe abducted a student had conducted research on teen marriage, authorities told HLN on Tuesday night.

Mayor Turner asks Houston Companies to Hire Houston Youth

With the March 27 deadline to sign up just around the corner, Mayor Sylvester Turner called on Houston corporations and nonprofits to join his Hire Houston Youth (HHY) summer jobs program. The mayor has set a goal of providing 5,000 jobs for Houston youth this summer. As of today, there are pledges from companies for just 3,000 positions.

Driven and Determined: Never Too Old or Too Young to Lead

4,706 Degrees Will Be Awarded During UH Fall Commencement Ceremonies

You are moving too fast. You will never be ahead. You are going to fail. Hearing those words from doubters only motivated Florence Scott to prove them wrong. And she did. At 18 years old, Scott is the youngest member of the University of Houston fall 2018 graduating class.

University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs

Medical Legal Partnership Launches at Lone Star Circle of Care Clinic at UH

The University of Houston (UH) College of Medicine and the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at the University of Houston (Humana Institute) have teamed up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center, and Lone Star Legal Aid, a free legal aid provider, to launch a medical legal partnership (MLP) at Lone Star Circle of Care’s clinic at UH.

Police Chief Acevedo Reflects on Busy First Six Months at HPD

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says his first six months on the job has involved much excitement, change, accomplishments and challenges.

UH Receives Anonymous $4 Million Gift to Support Creative Writing and Other Liberal Arts Programs

The University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) has received a $4 million anonymous gift in support of its Creative Writing Program, among multiple CLASS initiatives. The gift will also fuel research activity in the humanities and social sciences and advance the college’s mission of transforming today’s students into tomorrow’s global leaders, successful entrepreneurs and industry innovators. This gift comes at a period of unprecedented growth, expansion and opportunity for CLASS and is the single largest donation that the college has received.

Congressman Al Green Stands in Solidarity with Floyd Family, Attends ‘A Salute to George’ Rally and March

On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Maroon & Gray Affair Raises Over $800,000 for Scholarships

Texas Southern University recognized outstanding students and alumni

Texas Southern University held its inaugural Maroon and Gray Affair on April 29 at the Marriott Marquis Houston and raised in excess of $800,000 in scholarship money for deserving TSU students. More than 1,100 people were in attendance. Texas Southern’s award-winning Ocean of Soul marching band opened the evening with a thunderous performance. Nephew Tommy, comedian and radio personality on The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and Melinda Spaulding from Fox News Houston served as the masters of ceremonies.

What happened during the Normandy landings?

Donald Trump joined Queen Elizabeth II and 15 other heads of state in the British city of Portsmouth Wednesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day; the largest joint military operation ever undertaken.

25th Annual MFA - 5A Citywide Exhibition

Winners On Display At T.S.U.'s University Museum, Through Aug 30th

This year the African American Art Advisory Association (5A) of the Museum of Fine Art Houston celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Citywide African American Artists Exhibition. The Exhibit will be hosted at different venues and spaces across the city, including the University Museum at Texas Southern University and the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts. The Houston Citywide African American Artists Exhibition is open to all artists of the African diaspora in the greater Houston area. It is sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, through 5A (the African American Art Advisory Association at the MFAH) and the University Museum at Texas Southern University.

Dianne Warren Gets Heat From Beyoncé Fans For Criticizing Songs With “24 Writers”

Black America Web reports unless you’ve been living under a disco ball, the world has been at a collective standstill for the past 72 hours since the release of Act I: Renaissance, the new album by global pop icon Beyoncé.

Texas Southern University Professor Receives Inaugural ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship

Texas Southern University (TSU) proudly announces the prestigious recognition bestowed upon Trushna Parekh, Associate Professor of Geography, who has been honored with a 2024 ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). This esteemed fellowship, part of the ACLS HBCU Faculty Fellowship and Grant Program, offers flexible support tailored to the research, teaching, and service commitments unique to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). In its inaugural year, the program will provide assistance to 20 HBCU faculty scholars, empowering them to pursue exceptional research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.

Unveiling Breakthrough Discoveries: New Biomarkers for Active Lupus Nephritis Discovered

Antibodies and DNA Unlock Key Insights into Early Detection

In a groundbreaking stride towards early detection and improved diagnostic accuracy in lupus nephritis, researchers at the University of Houston, led by the eminent lupus expert Chandra Mohan, have unearthed novel biomarkers. This significant development is poised to revolutionize the approach to identifying renal involvement in lupus, ultimately mitigating the pain, suffering, and mortality associated with the disease.

Mayor Marks Houston Bike Plan 1-Year Anniversary by Citing Progress

Marking the first anniversary of the City Bicycle Master Plan’s adoption by City Council, Mayor Sylvester Turner is spotlighting several milestones toward improved bicycle-riding safety, increased ridership, increased bicycling access to pathways and development of more bicycle facilities.

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