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AFT President Randi Weingarten Reacts to President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after President Trump attempted to bypass Congress and sign executive actions he claims are intended to help provide economic relief:
Texas Democrats on the One Year Anniversary of the El Paso Shooting
Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued the following statement:
“We’re Just Two People That Fell Out Of Love”: CoKo And Mike Clemons Divorce After 15 Years
SWV’s Coko Clemons and her husband, Mike, have decided to end their marriage after 15 years. The surprising news was shared by the singer on her personal blog, Hotcoko.com, in a post titled “After the Love Is Gone.” “We always thought we’d be together forever! Through the good, the bad, the ugly, the ups and the downs…we’d still be married,” she wrote. “But, things don’t always work out the way we plan or hope.”
Google Black History Month Celebration Continues
"Celebrating Black History in Our Lives Today"
Growing up, Black history lessons in school were limited to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman. It wasn't until I found my local public library-and with guidance from friendly librarians-that I began to understand the full breadth and depth of the impact of Africans in America. As a little Black girl growing up in white suburban Maryland, these lessons at the library, reinforced by conversations with my parents, were necessary to shaping a healthy identity as a Black woman.
TNBA to Host Local 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament at The R.O.C.K.
The National Basketball Academy (TNBA) is bringing an exciting youth basketball 3-on-3 Tournament to Houston’s The R.O.C.K. (Reflections of Christ's Kingdom, 9321 Edgebrook St.) on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
Astros Foundation to Support Puerto Rico Relief Efforts with Transportation of Over 240,000 Pounds of Supplies
Six truck-loads of air cargo scheduled to arrive in Puerto Rico starting tomorrow
The Astros Foundation, in partnership with Crane Worldwide, FedEx and the Houston Mayor’s Office, is facilitating the transport of over 240,000 pounds of supplies, equivalent to approximately six truck-loads of air cargo, to aid in Puerto Rico relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Washington and Lee University Replaces Slaveholder’s Name On Building With John Chavis’, the 1st Black U.S. College Graduate
According to The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, the Board of Trustees at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA, will make changes to two of its buildings, Robinson Hall and Lee Chapel, after a student and faculty committee issued a report on how the university’s history is represented on campus. The committee was created after White supremacists rallied at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville last year.
Statement from Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell, Chancellor, Texas Tech University System
Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell provided the following statement of support for the 2018 farm bill, which has been approved by the U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate.
Sheryl Underwood Welcomes Warren Ballentine to Pack Rat Foundation For Education
Sheryl Underwood, Founder of Pack Rat Foundation For Education (PRFFE), is pleased to announce the addition of radio personality and motivational speaker Warren Ballentine to the team as a consultant to the foundation.
“Addicted to White: The Oppressed In League With The Oppressor” — The Controversial Self-Help Book They Don’t Want You To Read!
Is racial oppression addictive? If so, how does one recover? Announcing a new and proven self-help strategy, Addicted to White: The Oppressed in League with the Oppressor by author Jerome E. Fox, Ph.D., that reveals the first step is for the oppressed to break their addiction to the values of the oppressor.
Annual Ghostly Gardens Makes A Spooktacular Hit at Moody Gardens
Hundreds attend ghoulish event on Sunday
Moody Gardens became the home of Halloween fun on Sunday, as the 20th annual Ghostly Gardens brought little ghosts and goblins from all around the area.
Abolitionist Sojourner Truth and Rutgers’ 1st Black Graduate James Carr Have Buildings Named After Them on Campus
Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey has renamed its College Avenue Apartments to honor Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery, Sojourner Truth became a leading abolitionist and advocate for women’s rights.
Houston Sailor reads to elementary students during Pearl Harbor Remembrance Program
NRD San Antonio’s Assistant Command Career Counselor, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kamitria Delaney, right, of Houston, reads to a first grade class at Dorie Miller Elementary School as part of the school’s annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program.
Charles Butt Donates $100,000 to Prairie View A&M University Students Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Funds to Ease Loss, Support Students' Return to School
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $100,000 contribution to Prairie View A&M students affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Congressman Al Green: “It Was Always an Honor to Get into Good Trouble with the Honorable John Lewis”
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
Texas Woman Says President Trump’s Coronavirus Response Has Endangered Disabled Americans: ‘We Have $18 Left Till the End of the Month And I Have No Groceries’
In a new video released today by the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Marisa Harding of Austin, Texas, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago, says that the Trump administration has failed to properly address issues faced by the disability community that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
National Alliance Statement in Response to George Floyd's Death
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released the following statement:
Franciscans Say: Black Lives Matter
As Christians, we must stand up for racial justice by working for reform in our institutions and in our communities
Black lives matter. The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) stands in solidarity with the peaceful protests taking place across the country over the murder of George Floyd.
Pastors John Gray, Steven Furtick Discuss Race and Injustice in Wake of Death of George Floyd and Protests
Mega pastors issue call to action for faith leaders throughout the U.S. to address racism and prejudice
Pastor John Gray - Senior Pastor of Relentless Church and Associate Pastor of Lakewood Church - joined Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick on Sunday for a conversation on race and injustice. A Necessary Conversation was held in response to the tragic killing of George Floyd and civil unrest occurring throughout the United States, prompting both pastors to make a call to action for churches and members of the faith community.
Statement on Protests and Solidarity in Houston
To those who deny that racism is deeply embedded in our country, you are wrong. The pain and frustration millions of Americans are expressing in our streets is a demand for equality.
