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Houston Educator Named Finalist for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

On Monday, a Houston teacher was named the first Houston-area finalist for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting him among the best educators in Texas.

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NAACP Condemns Trial Process for Kharon Davis

Sentenced to life by an Alabama all-white jury and decade of denial of Sixth Amendment rights highlights the need for reform of nation’s criminal justice system

The NAACP has issued the following statement regarding the life sentence of Kharon Davis issued today in Dothan, Alabama:

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Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

Eight Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

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Houston Not Among Amazon’s Second Headquarter Finalist

On Thursday of last week, Amazon released its highly anticipated “short list,” which was comprised of 20 cities being considered for the second Amazon headquarters location.

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Houston SPCA Hosts UHD GatorServe for MLK National Day of Service

University of Houston-Downtown’s GatorServe for the MLK National Day of Service at Houston SPCA, the iconic nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of animals.

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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - July 2017

As we head further into summer, my City Council colleagues and I continue to fight for district projects in the City of Houston's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Since being sworn into office, I continue to see, year after year, the amount of tax dollars for CIP projects allocated inequitably across the 11 council districts. This year's proposed plan, which was given to city council members late last week, shows a total of 7% of all CIP dollars going towards District E, doubling the amount of CIP dollars we received last year. Last year District E only received 3% of the total CIP dollars distributed among Council Districts.

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Black Enterprise Executive to Address African American Community

The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host its monthly 2nd Tuesdays with the Chamber luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Buffalo Soldiers Museum where Black Enterprise Senior Vice President / Executive Editor-at-Large will speak and moderate a panel of BE 100s companies.

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Pre- Super Bowl Live Music Experience: ft. MAJOR. & Montina Coope

MAJOR. and Montina Cooper have done what so many aspiring Houston artists dream about; they have made it big! With more than 8 million views on YouTube of his hit single, “Why I Love You” and an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding New Artist, MAJOR. is one of the hottest new artist’s in music.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Participates in and is a Panelist at the Legislative Plenary Session of the 109th National Convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Jackson Lee—“Through its annual convention, the NAACP galvanizes members of our and all communities to act for social change. This year’s theme—Defeat Hate. Vote. —is a testament to this tradition. It prioritizes the need to exercise the franchise.”

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Houston Teachers Named Finalists for 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Educators to Compete on a Statewide Level for $430,000 in cash prizes

On Wednesday, three Houston teachers were named finalists for the 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.

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Houston Educator Honored for Outstanding Service

Dr. Reagan Flowers, Chief Knowledge Officer for Education Consulting Services was recently honored as a “2021 Empowered Woman of the Year” by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). The prestigious award was presented to her last week in New York City and her photo was featured on Times Square.

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Mayor Turner Issues Statement on the Passing of Prominent Environmentalist Terry Hershey

Mayor Sylvester Turner is among those offering condolences on the passing of Terry Hershey, a well-known Houston environmentalist who was the force behind the movement to halt the planned straightening of Buffalo Bayou for flood control in the 1960s.

Mayor Sylvester Turner named honorary chair of "FestEve! A Night for the Arts"

September event at Glasscock School of Continuing Studies honors outstanding arts contributors

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will serve as the honorary chair of the Community Artists’ Collective’s “FestEve! A Night for the Arts” Saturday, September 14, at the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University.

Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston

Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19.

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Texas Black Expo Sets Sights on Next Level Success at Annual Summer Celebration

#TBE2019 Summer Celebration is June 6-9, 2019

The Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest African-American empowerment trade show and festival in Texas. This year’s theme is Next Level Business: Educating. Investing. Expanding. The 16th annual Texas Expo runs Thursday, June 6th to Sunday, June 9th and is free to attend. Thousands of people are expected at the George R. Brown Convention Center to experience the abundance of activities, giveaways and vendor booths.

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Acevedo Says Protecting Dreamers Makes Sense

Art Acevedo, chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD), said it is “critical” that the Congress passes legislation to protect from deportation undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children because, otherwise, some of them could be at risk of being recruited by criminals.

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NAACP Commends American Airlines on Plan for Change

Plan Includes Overhaul of Discrimination Complaint Process and Company Wide Training on Implicit Bias

In a meeting yesterday, the NAACP and several civil rights organizations agreed with American Airlines on a package of changes to the company’s internal processes for addressing claims of racism and discrimination.

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Spirit Award Dinner Highlights Family Legacy and Community Spirit by Raising $375,000 in Honor of Houston Hospice

Musical tunes provided by The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University greeted more than 320 guests who gathered at River Oaks Country Club, on October 20 to support Houston Hospice generously.

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Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Among 12 Humanitarians Honored Tonight at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards

Hundreds of guests gathered at the Royal Sonesta Houston tonight for a black-tie affair to honor a dozen humanitarians making a difference in Houston and beyond at the Annual Houston Humanitarian Awards!

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Back-To-School Supply Drive for Teachers at Prospect Park

ALife Hospitality Group, the visionary team behind some of Houston's most popular bar, restaurant, and nightlife concepts, is inviting the community to help support local teachers today with a Back-To-School Supply Drive from 4pm-8pm at Prospect Park Restaurant (3100 Fountain View Dr.)!