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Amazon workers vote against New York union drive led by grassroots organization behind last month's win
The grassroots labor union that made history last month when it formed the first union at an Amazon warehouse in the United States has lost a union election at a much smaller facility just across the street.
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TUTS Leading Ladies Luncheon Honors Cissy Segall Davis and Raised Over $100,000
Theatre Under The Stars hosted the Leading Ladies Luncheon on April 22 at Houston’s renowned Tony’s on Richmond Ave. The event honored Cissy Segall Davis with the Shirley Stein Outstanding Champion in the Arts and Education Award for her extensive work in the arts community in Houston.
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President and CEO of TIAA encourages JSU graduates to close minority wealth gap
The Lee E. Williams Athletic Assembly Center was filled with blue and gold robes as the graduating class of 2022 sat next to the golden class of 1972 at Jackson State University’s Spring 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony this morning.
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Through it all, mother of four graduates from Jackson State University following the tragic death of her 6-year-old son
Kyoukius Washington received her bachelor's degree in social work from Jackson State University this morning, April 30. It is a moment that could have easily not been and perhaps no one would have blamed her for giving up.
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Congressman Al Green, Who Secured Over $77 Million for Sims Bayou, Celebrates Opening of New Greenway Path Along Sims Bayou
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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School awards $500 stipend to all 4,800 employees
Harmony Public Schools is surprising its 4,800 teachers and team members across Texas with some good news to start National Teacher Appreciation week Monday, May 2. The Texas-based public charter school system is awarding a $500 stipend to all employees for their extraordinary efforts throughout the 2021-22 school year.
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The Plant Project Plant Shop Celebrating Mother’s Day and Mother Nature - DIY Flower Arranging for Moms & Daughters/Sons, Fresh Juice Bar, Plant Specials, Last-Minute Gifts
The Plant Project plant shop in Houston is offering a special way to celebrate all mothers, including Mother Nature, this weekend with locally sourced flowers, plant specials, gifts, and a DIY Fresh Flower Bar where mothers and daughters/sons can create their own floral arrangements together for Mother’s Day!
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Bree Iman Clarke, Founder of The Plant Project Houston
Published on May 2, 2022
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A New Dream Team of Federal Judges
Something amazing just happened in the U.S. Capitol. On one day, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five extraordinary women of color who have been nominated to federal judgeships by President Joe Biden.
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‘Contraband Decision’ commemorated with events, tours in May
The “Contraband Decision” of 1861 at Fort Monroe will be commemorated through a series of events and tours in May. The events are presented by the Contraband Historical Society, Fort Monroe Authority, Fort Monroe National Monument and the Hampton History Museum.
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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency Hosts Spring Membership Luncheon
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health, is hosting a Spring Membership Luncheon at Tony’s on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
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Couple found 1950s McDonald's bag with french fries inside wall during home renovations
Cold french fries are bad enough. But cold, old french fries are even worse. That's the surprise from Ronald McDonald that one Illinois couple stumbled upon during home renovations.
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Why May matters for the future of the Senate
The midterm elections won't take place until November, but the primaries that begin in earnest on Tuesday will frame Americans' choices on which direction the country takes.
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Free Comic Book Day Returns on May 7!
Thousands of free comics will be given away, in addition to comic creator signings, cosplay photo-ops, local artists, and more!
Bedrock City Comic Co., a chain of six comic book and pop culture stores in the greater Houston area, will be hosting FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. Six of their locations (Galleria, Spring, Clear Lake, Heights, Sugar Land, Katy) will welcome thousands of attendees for the annual event.
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Project Row Houses Announces Rehabilitation and Renovation of Historic Eldorado Ballroom
A $9.675 million rehabilitation project will breathe new life into the famed community social club
In keeping with its role as a pioneer in creative placekeeping, Project Row Houses announced today that the rehabilitation and renovation of the historic Eldorado Ballroom is underway. One of the nation’s most acclaimed venues for Black musicians, “The Rado” was founded by Houstonians Anna Johnson Dupree and Clarence A. Dupree in 1939, when segregation laws prevented Black Americans from socializing in the same venues as white people. Project Row Houses, whose mission is to empower people and enrich communities through engagement, art, and direct action, leads the project with an investment of $9.675 million that will bring the building back to the cultural, social, and economic hub of the community that it once was.
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Every Mom Deserves Legit. Texas. Barbecue.™ From Dickey’s
Texas style barbecue brand develops mouthwatering meals for Mother’s Day 2022
Treat your mom this year with a day off from the stress of cooking by catering your Mother’s Day meal with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit! Every year your mom deserves unique Mother’s Day gifts, and this year our catering options are the perfect fit to complete your family tradition. You know what they say, happy mom, happy life. So, join us as we spread our love for some Texas BBQ from our family to yours!
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Atlanta HBCU Morris Brown College has accreditation restored after 20 years
Morris Brown College may have had the comeback of the year on Wednesday.
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January 6 committee sends letters to 3 more GOP House members seeking information
The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection sent letters Monday to three additional Republican congressmen, asking that they voluntarily cooperate with the ongoing probe.
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The January 6 committee sends letters to three more GOP House members seeking information on the ongoing probe. Mandatory Credit: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images
Published on May 2, 2022
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2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit hosted by the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host its 2022 The State of Hispanics – Data Summit at the Intercontinental Houston Medical Center. The program will feature a day filled with discussions on Houston’s Economic Outlook, and the hard data and true impact of Hispanics across the region, state, and country. Dr. Laura Murillo, President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will dialogue with speakers to include Jesse Thompson, Senior Business Economist from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Dr. Jim Granato, Dean and Professor at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston.
