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Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021

Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.

Mayor Turner and City Council Pass FY '22 Budget

Houston City Council voted to approve Mayor Sylvester Turner's proposed $5.1 billion FY 2022 operating budget.

US Army will not investigate Flynn's comments about a coup after he appeared to endorse one

The US Army said Wednesday that it will not investigate former Gen. Michael Flynn for statements he recently made in which he appeared to endorse a Myanmar-style coup occurring in the US.

‘WE ALL EAT’ PROGRAM AWARDED ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FOR MEAL DISTRIBUTION IN FORT BEND CO.

Nearly 500,000 free meals distributed to local residents since start of We All Eat program

The Texas Black Expo announces that Fort Bend County has awarded an additional $5 million to its We All Eat program, which provides meals to those in need from local restaurants. This latest award puts a total funding amount of the program at $10.4 million. To date, nearly 500,000 free meals have been distributed to families in Fort Bend County via the program, a rate that is expected to nearly double by the end of the year.

HISD families can apply for up to $1,200 per child under federal pandemic benefit program

Second round of benefit program accepting applications through Aug. 13

Houston Independent School District families can now apply for a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), a one-time benefit for families who temporarily lost access to student meals during the 2020–2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe Biden said two Democratic senators vote with Republicans more than their own party. Is he right?

President Joe Biden told a crowd in Tulsa on Tuesday that it wasn't exactly his fault that Congress wasn't passing more of his agenda.

Singer Ari Lennox Featured On New Song "Bed of Lies" By Her Cousin, JaeRene Who Was Tragically Killed

In April 2021 the world lost a talented soul by the name of Jaelyn "JaeRene" Chapman. She was tragically killed by a drunk driver. The 19-year old singer was a community leader, songwriter, performer, and the younger cousin of award-winning singer, Ari Lennox. Prior to her untimely passing, JaeRene had recorded a song by the name of "Bed of Lies".

People For Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre

In honor of the official commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement:

Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents and Student Representative to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2022. Additionally, the Governor appointed the student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire on May 31, 2022.

A Texas Dad Gives Daughter One of His Kidneys: Father’s Day Will Be Extra Special This Year June

June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend of the month when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day has always been a special holiday for the Bogner family of Aledo, Texas. But this year it has even greater significance as the family of five will celebrate Father’s Day and the two-year anniversary of Cassidy receiving a life-saving kidney transplant from her dad.

June Is Men’s Health Month

Awareness period brings to light health disparities affecting men and boys around the world; Men’s Health Network encourages you to Wear Blue and a Mask, Too

Texas HHS Urges Long-Term Care Facilities to Update Their Hurricane, Emergency Preparedness Plans

Staff Training, Preparedness and Response Plans Key to Resident Safety, Well-Being

Texas Health and Human Services is urging long-term care providers to prepare for natural disasters ahead of an active hurricane season forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Providers across the state should review their emergency preparedness and response plans and update them as needed.

Now proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more

When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr. Anthony Fauci had no words. He texted smiley face emojis to a journalist seeking his reaction.

Kamala Harris will lead Biden administration's efforts on voting rights, President says

President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead his administration's efforts on voting rights in a speech Tuesday on the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma.

5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss this Summer at Five Nine Lounge

Five Nine Lounge, the bar and hookah lounge, announces new hours and renovations

Those looking for a great time this summer won’t want to miss checking out Five Nine Lounge, located at 11786 S. Wilcrest Drive in Houston. The bar and hookah lounge is known for providing a great atmosphere for those looking to chill, have a few drinks, and enjoy their evening. Now, with some of the changes they have made, this fourth year of them being in business is slated to be their best so far. The lounge offers the ideal atmosphere for hookah enthusiasts who want to enjoy the age-old tradition.

HISD to host first Men’s Leadership Summit

District seeks more male teachers and administrators

The Houston Independent School District will host its first Men’s Leadership Summit in June to encourage men to pursue careers in education.

The wait is over — the biggest Verizon 5G upgrade campaign ever

We launched the first 5G network, and now we want to be the first to put the power of Verizon 5G in the hands of every customer.

Danté Quick to Succeed DeForest Soaries at New Jersey's First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens

First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Senior Pastor Retires After 30+ Years

Scholar, social justice advocate and Rev. Danté R. Quick, Ph.D., has been elected as the fourth senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) and will succeed the Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., a prominent preacher who once served as New Jersey’s Secretary of State and is known internationally as the founder of the dfree® Financial Freedom Movement.

Biden to host GOP West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito as bipartisan infrastructure talks continue

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will host Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia at the White House as Republicans and the White House continue infrastructure negotiations but remain far apart on new spending and how to pay for it.

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