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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation Designed to Protect American Elections

Jackson Lee—“I am very pleased that the bill marked up in Committee and favorably reported to the full House of Representatives incorporates significant portions of my bill, H.R. 2353, the “Duty to Refuse and Report Act,” which imposes affirmative duties to both refuse offers of foreign help in federal elections, and requires the person receiving the offer to report the solicitation to the FBI.”

Video posted to social media appears to show Guerin Catholic cheerleaders bullying classmate

A video posted to social media this week appears to show five cheerleaders from Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville taunting and bullying a classmate with crude language and vulgar gestures.

Woman opens up her home for senior and severely ill dogs

Not all heroes wear capes. For senior and severely ill dogs in Idaho and neighboring states, their hero is a Nampa woman named Kimberly Coonis.

Bikers "Ride for 22" to raise awareness about veteran suicide

About 1,000 bikers revved their engines at the High Desert Harley Davidson in Meridian Saturday also in the mission to raise awareness for suicide.

Freedmen's Town Could Receive United Nations Cultural Designation

The Houston Chronicle reports UNESCO – the Paris-based cultural arm of the United Nations – is considering Freedmen's Town for its Slave Route Project, which is a registry created in 1994 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization of historically significant sites that tell the global story of the trade in human labor.

America Ferrera, Eva Longoria, and Others Launch Anti-Harassment Action Plan

While bringing to light to the reality of sexual misconduct that exists in the workplace was an enormous step another step in the right direction was taken on Monday with a new anti-harassment initiative called, Times Up.

Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Announces $6,479,880 Million FEMA Grant to Help the US Virgin Islands Recover From Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released the following statement announcing a $6,479,880 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) federal grant for the Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands associated with rebuilding from the result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria:

A Special Buy Black Friday: 9 Black Women-Owned Businesses To Patronize On Black Friday

If you’re doing that Black Friday thing, consider supporting these and other black-owned businesses with your dollars!

Now that the holidays are upon us, it’s time to go shopping. While we may swear that we’re going to spend less money this year–on ourselves and others– that rarely happens.

Billy Porter Talks HIV Stigma, Living with HIV, Status Disclosure Being Freeing and More

Black AIDS Institute (BAI), the nation’s only Black HIV organization focused on ending HIV and stigma in Black communities, has released their Juneteenth conversation with celebrity and activist Billy Porter about how his recent HIV disclosure has freed him from shame.

Rev. Jesse Jackson recovering in the hospital after 'successful' surgery

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson is recovering from surgery after being hospitalized for abdominal discomfort.

5 crew members unaccounted for after US Navy helicopter crashes off the San Diego coast

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a US Navy helicopter crashed off the San Diego coast Tuesday, officials said. One crew member was rescued and the search is ongoing for five others, a Navy spokesperson told CNN. The condition of the rescued crew member was not disclosed.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Urges EPA Action on Ozone Measures

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Menefee Urges EPA Action On Ozone Measures

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), a press release states.

Congressman Al Green Teams Up with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for Water Donation Drive for Mississippi Residents

Access to safe drinking water is a basic necessity that should be available to all. Today, however, our fellow Americans two states over in Jackson, Mississippi do not have access.

Hundreds of Students in the West Houston Area to Benefit from a Back-To-School Program

Free backpacks, school supplies, and COVID Vaccines to be provided FREE of charge

Back-to-school shopping can be a significant financial burden on families, and with unique economic challenges this year, it is a vital need for many families in the community. HOPE Clinic will host and invite you to participate in our Back to School “Sobre Ruedas”, this event is scheduled to take place on August 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Raindrop Foundation 9301 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Closing Out the Season with Unprecedented Dispute Resolution Success

As the world of law school academia nears the end of the Fall ’22 season, Thurgood Law students continue to soar with unceasing success! This month, third-year law students, Chandra Dade, Rachel Fayas, Alexander Hu, Daniel Franco, and Justin Hardin participated in the Regional ABA Arbitration Competition on the campus of South Texas College of Law-Houston and walked away with a second-place finish!

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