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Victory: U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Discriminatory Law Preventing Students From Using Scholarships to Attend Religious Private Schools
Rejecting long-standing state laws that discriminate against religion, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Montana must allow scholarships it provides to be used by families for tuition at religious schools.
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Men’s Health Month Gains Virtual Success
Awareness Period Celebrated 26th Anniversary of Men’s Health Week, and was key to helping fight the spread of COVID-19
Men’s Health Month, the annual awareness period dedicated to the health and wellness of men and boys, came to a close this week after a successful 30 days that reached millions of people around the globe through education activities, health screenings, social media, and other events. But the push for men’s health awareness won’t end in June! Men’s Health Network (MHN) continues to advocate for better health outcomes for men, boys, and their families throughout the year.
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Market Crash of ‘07 Prepared Black Brokerage To Thrive Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Less than 5% of financial small businesses are Black owned; Phoenix Mortgage Company shows economic success during tough times
Black-owned Phoenix Mortgage Specialist, Inc. is thriving in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Washington Post, the economic downturn has permanently shut down more than 100,000 small businesses.
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HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SELECTED AS WINNER OF COOPERATING TECHNICAL PARTNER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Harris County Flood Control District has been selected by its peers as the first-place winner of the 4th Annual FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners Recognition Program.
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes to Expand Health Care Protections, Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) voted in support of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, legislation to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and make health care and prescription drugs more affordable. This legislation passed with bipartisan support, 234-179.
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Curbside Summer Meals Update
The Houston Independent School District is temporarily closing most Curbside Summer Meals sites beginning Friday, July 3, due to guidance from public health officials and rising numbers of COVID-19 cases throughout the city.
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Distillers poured resources into fighting COVID-19, now they need Congress' help
The coronavirus pandemic has produced thousands of everyday heroes, from doctors and nurses to grocery store workers and delivery drivers.
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Black-owned tech startup helps you send real greeting cards in the mail without leaving the house.
“The world is pretty bleak right now so it is critical that we are intentional about staying connected to the people we love,” said Culture Greetings’ founder, Dr. Dionne Mahaffey.
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Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Write to Texas GLO Opposing Elimination of Direct Housing Assistance to City of Houston for Harvey Victims
On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia released the following statement to express opposition to the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) proposal to eliminate the direct allocation of homeowner assistance, multifamily rental, and economic revitalization program funds to the City of Houston:
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Camp Out with Space Center Houston Virtually July 11
Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out. During this unique time, Space Center Houston will host a Virtual Campout 6-9 p.m. CT July 11.
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Harris Health Targets Homeless for COVID-19 Testing and Care
Homeless individuals are now being tested for the COVID-19 virus by Harris Health System through its Health Care for the Homeless Program thanks to nearly $1.3 million in federal grants awarded to Harris Health. In all, the program has already tested 125 people with the aim of testing and caring for up to 1,000 homeless individuals.
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NAACP URGES VOTER AWARENESS IN HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3
The Houston NAACP is a vanguard for justice, equality and anti- discriminate in this region. We stand against racism and bigotry in every form. This is why we deem it our obligation to bring attention to candidate Ken Jones, in the race to become the Constable in Harris County Precinct 3.
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Historical Character Preserved in one of Houston’s Oldest Neighborhoods
East End Houston is home to one of the City's most iconic industrial sites. This historic area of town is home to an inventory of hidden gems that emerged during the early 20th century. More than 100 years later, many of these historical structures are being renovated for commercial and residential purposes while preserving original charm.
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University of Houston’s Baseball Facilities Will Be Alternate Site For The Houston Astros
Due to the global pandemic associated with COVID-19, the Houston Astros will use the baseball facilities at the University of Houston as an alternate workout site, General Manager James Click announced on Monday.
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Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Write to Texas GLO Opposing Elimination of Direct Housing Assistance to City of Houston for Harvey
On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia released the following statement to express opposition to the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) proposal to eliminate the direct allocation of homeowner assistance, multifamily rental, and economic revitalization program funds to the City of Houston:
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Houston First Announces Workforce Reduction
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to have a crippling impact on the travel, tourism and hospitality industries around the world, including Houston. Facing this unprecedented economic uncertainty, and after making severe cuts to our operating budget, Houston First Corporation (HFC) is taking very painful, but necessary steps of laying off, furloughing and reducing salaries of its employees.
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Klein High School Teacher Receives 2020 C-SPAN Teacher Fellowship
Teacher selected among applicants nationwide to collaborate with C-SPAN
C-SPAN announced today that Evangeline Mitchell, a teacher at Klein High School in Klein, Texas, has been selected as one of five participants in C-SPAN’s 2020 Teacher Fellowship Program. Mitchell will collaborate with C-SPAN's Education Relations team for four weeks to create content for C-SPAN Classroom — a free online teaching resource for educators.
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First Affordable Housing Community to Break Ground Since COVID-19
New Hope Housing Building Community for Working Poor Families
Jason lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the country began to shut down to curb the spread of the virus, businesses closed, some permanently. Many people lost their jobs. They then lost their ability to afford their rent, among other basic essentials. Jason – like many others – now faces eviction and the possibility of becoming homeless. He does not know where to turn for help.
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New Hope Housing Avenue J Groundbreaking, East End neighborhood stakeholders. From left: Bolivar “Bo” M. Fraga, BakerRipley Community Engagement Developer and Super Neighborhood 63-Second Ward …
Published on June 30, 2020
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New Hope Housing Avenue J Groundbreaking. From left: Michael M. “Mack” Fowler, New Hope Housing Chairman Emeritus; Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston; Sheriff Ed …
Published on June 30, 2020
