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Danish Minister of Environment Visits PVAMU Campus
On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Danish Minister of Environment, Lea Wermelin, the Royal Consulate General of Denmark, and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs, Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., met to establish a partnership between the college and the agency.
City Invites Veterans and Active Duty Military to the 2023 Houston Stand Down
The City of Houston's Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is partnering with local organizations and community members to host the 2023 Houston Stand Down to assist the men and women who have served our country.
Mayor Turner Police ReformTask Force Members
The 45-Houstonians Named to the Mayor Sylvester Turner Police Reform Task Force
Chair – Laurence “Larry” Payne Director of Strategic Partnerships, Civic Engagement and Critical Conversations for the Houston Public Librar
3 Tips To Help Women Prepare For Long-Term Health Care
Women spend much of their lives caring for others. As mothers and wives, they never seem to stop giving to their families and husbands.
NAACP Condemns UT Fight Song "Eyes of Texas"
The Houston NAACP is out front on major matters facing the African American community and the community at large!
Dallas Jones named Texas Political Director of Biden-Harris Campaign
I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Dallas Jones (my former district director) as Texas Political Director of the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.
Former TSU Regent Selected to Serve as Interim Dean of Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Texas Southern University has announced that former Texas Southern University Regent Gary Bledsoe will assume the role of interim dean at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Bledsoe will lead the law school through its American Bar Association compliance requirements. Bledsoe will assume his new position November 1.
Mayor Turner Appoints Reverend Alexander E.M. Johnson as Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board for the City of Houston
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Reverend Alexander E. M. Johnson as the new Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB) for the City of Houston.
NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President
The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.
Capital One Bank Hit With Explosive Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By the Houston NAACP and LULAC Claiming the Bank Discriminates Against Black and Latino Customers in Favor of White Customers
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Houston Branch (“NAACP”), League of United Latin American Citizens, District VIII (“LULAC”) and a former bank employee have filed a major federal racial discrimination lawsuit against Capital One Bank, a publicly-traded national bank. The suit alleges Capital One has engaged in a conscious and deliberate plan to close banks in Black and Latino communities while keeping banks in white communities.
Chris Hollins Receives First Mayoral Endorsement From Texas Legislator
Today, State Representative Joe Deshotel endorsed Chris Hollins to serve as the next Mayor of Houston, becoming the first member of the Texas House of Representatives to weigh in on the race. Serving 22 years in public office, Rep. Deshotel expressed confidence in Chris’s ability to effectively lead and deliver results.
Houston Chamber Choir presents I Could Write a Book on Feb. 3 at the Ballroom at Bayou Place
Join the Houston Chamber Choir on Feb. 3 for the ultimate pre-game experience, I Could Write a Book, an exquisite afternoon of jazz in the beautiful Ballroom at Bayou Place, featuring Kim Nazarian, one of the founding members of New York Voices. Located downtown in the heart of the Theater District, this trendy venue makes the perfect setting for listening to jazz favorites with Nazarian and the professional men and women singers who make up the Houston Chamber Choir. Audience members, seated cabaret style, will enjoy a fully stocked cash bar and light bites. This exciting afternoon of jazz will wrap-up just in time for Sunday’s Superbowl event.
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.
How to create a family heirloom engagement ring like Meghan Markle’s
Many modern-day couples are turning to the sentimental and personal value found in heirloom engagement rings to make for a proposal one will never forget. Most recently, Prince Harry ensured his late mother, Princess Diana, was part of his special day by incorporating two of her diamonds into Meghan Markle’s engagement ring.
Texas Democratic Members Walkout of Texas State House: A Courageous Act for Justice! May 30, 2021
Tonight, the Texas Voters Forward Coalition and Houston NAACP applaud the Texas Democratic Caucus’s action to break quorum in the Texas State House. The organized walkout, by all but one Black Caucus member, served as a peaceful protest against Senate Bill 7.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 22st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is back for their 22nd year with an abbreviated season for 2023-2024.
96 Charged in Immigrant Marriage Scheme That Provided Fake Wedding Albums
Nearly 100 people were charged in connection with what federal prosecutors described as the largest sham marriage scheme ever documented in the Houston area.
Author Brenda DeRouen releases her new book “I’m a Lawyer”
Innovating Marketing is excited to announce the release of Attorney Brenda DeRouen’s new book “I’m a Lawyer” available in all major book stores June 16th, 2022
On June 14th, 2022, Innovating Marketing Group announced the release of Brenda DE Rouen’s children’s book “I’m a Lawyer.” The book is set to be released in Barnes and Noble and all major bookstores throughout the U.S. June 16th, 2022. The official launch event will take place July 2, 2022, at Barnes & Noble Pearland, TX location, starting at 11am. The event will include a story time reading & book signing for patrons to purchase an autographed copy of the book.
The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, Eighteen Harris County Elected Officials and Houston Branch of NAACP Joined Together Asking for An Investigation
The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats today joined eighteen elected state Democratic officials from Harris County and the Houston Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. in requesting that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and County Attorney Vince Ryan investigate the presence of a phantom candidate in the March 3rd Democratic Primary for House District 142, including empaneling a grand jury to do so, if needed.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Service Projects As It Prepares for Biennial Conference in Houston, July 6-12, 2018
As part of its international program theme, “Launching New Dimensions of Service,” Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® will sponsor “29 Moments of Service” worldwide, ahead of its biennial conference in Houston where more than 25,000 members are expected to converge this summer.
