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Congressman Al Green Disburses PPE from Local Dentist to Fort Bend County Officials
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green distributed gloves, wipes, and surgical masks provided by a local dental office to Fort Bend County officials, who have been combatting COVID-19 with an insufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Congressman Green released the following statement:
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Mourns the Passing of the Organization’s Third President, Rev. Joseph L. Lowery
Known as the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, Rev. Lowery’s Exceptional Visionary and Oratory Gifts Convened Diverse Leaders to the Table and the Masses to The Streets to Protest Injustices
Judge Rules That Lawsuit Challenging Boston Police Department’s Consistent Failure To Comply With Public Records Law May Proceed
In a case of first impression, a Suffolk Superior Court judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) pattern and practice of violating the Massachusetts Public Records Law may proceed. The lawsuit, brought by Lawyers for Civil Rights (“LCR”) and David Godkin from Birnbaum & Godkin LLP, alleges that BPD routinely fails to respond to public records requests in the timeframes required by law, and asks for a Court order mandating that BPD comply with the law in the future.
Colin Kaepernick Pledges $25K Toward Efforts to Keep DACA
Colin Kaepernick has pledged $25,000 toward aid for immigrant youth and efforts to keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in place. The news comes in the wake of Donald Trump’s announced end of DACA, leaving the fate of some 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children up to Congress.
Singer-Songwriter RALPH TRESVANT Releases Smash New Single ALL MINE featuring JOHNNY GILL
"ALL MINE" was produced by Gregg Pagani and written by Francesca Francci Richard, Jeffrey Brent Anderson, Sean Tsai and Gregg Pagani. The beautifully performed duet is available on all streaming and download platforms now, via the SRG ILS/UMG label imprint.
Council Member Edward Pollard Calls for FBI and DOJ Investigation into the Ahmaud Arbery Killing in Letter
In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr, Houston City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard expresses the importance of an investigation at the highest level of government into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Pollard sent a letter to the attorney general asking that the FBI and Department of Justice launch an official investigation into Arbery’s death, which took place in February 2020.
Kroger and Community Partners Collect $259,681 in School Supplies Just in Time for the New Academic Year
Backpack Boosters collection drive to benefit 37,000 local students
Thirty-seven thousand deserving students will receive free school supplies to start the new year off right thanks to the efforts of Fox 26 Houston, Kroger, Powerade, Dasani, Eclipse, Orbit Gum, Coca Cola and Entercom (95.7 The Spot, Mix 96.5, Mega 101 FM, the Bull 100.3, CBS Sports Radio 640 AM and Sports 610 Radio). The organizations teamed up to execute the Backpack Boosters collection drive, which kicked off July 25 and ended August 7.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins Support of Three Prominent Community Leaders
Mayor Sylvester Turner today announced that he has won the support of three of Houston’s most prominent community leaders: Congressman Al Green, Howard Jefferson and Rev. Bill Lawson.
Industrial Bank Celebrates its 85th Anniversary
Industrial Bank was founded in 1934 by Jesse H. Mitchell with the help of nine initial investors, and has grown significantly since its humble though confident beginnings.
Stafford MSD to Open Stem Magnet Campus in 2021-22
For the third straight year, Stafford Municipal School District received a “B” Grade from the Texas Education Agency. All of our campuses met the TEA Accountability Standard.
Author and podcaster Sarah Rieke shares the story of infant loss in debut book, ‘Even Broken Can Be Beautiful’
“In Him, even our most broken places can be made beautiful,” said Sarah Rieke, author and podcaster. In her debut book, “Even Broken Can Be Beautiful: A Story of Life, Loss, and the Hope of Heaven” (published by WestBow Press), Rieke shares the grief, healing and hope she has found after losing two infants.
Judge Maria T. Jackson kicks off campaign for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1
Standing on the steps of the Harris County Courthouse and surrounded by more than 60 friends, family and supporters, Judge Maria T. Jackson today kicked off her campaign to be the next commissioner for Harris County Precinct 1.
Coca-Cola Executive G. Scott Uzzell Named President & CEO of Converse, Inc. by NIKE
NIKE has named Florida A&M University alumni and FAMU Foundation Board member, G. Scott Uzzell, President and CEO of Converse, Inc., the company announced Friday, Dec 21.
Founder & CEO of CGI Merchant Group, Raoul Thomas and The Gabriel Miami Receive Deal of The Year Award by National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers
Raoul Thomas, Founder and CEO of CGI Merchant Group (CGI), a real estate focused private equity firm, and The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton was awarded the Deal of the Year Award by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners (NABHOOD). Andrew “Andy” Ingraham, President and Founder of NABHOOD presented the award last week in Miami alongside Hilton CEO, Christopher Nassetta and Sr. Managing Dire
Sri Lanka - We can't rest
Eight hundred people were either killed or injured by a terrorist group last weekend in Sri Lanka. A holy weekend and place of worship became a grisly, heinous massive murder scene.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Announces The Opening of A Burning House
The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) is pleased to announce the November 17, 2018 opening of A Burning House, curated by Dominic Clay and John Guess, Jr. A Burning House will be on display through January 12, 2019.
Astros to Host Houston Winter Invitational in February
Tickets on sale now for six-team, nine-game tournament from Feb. 2-4
Tickets for the sixth annual Houston Winter Invitational, which will be held at Minute Maid Park from Feb. 2-4, are available for purchase online now. The tournament will feature six NCAA Division II universities, squaring off in nine games across the three days. Tickets can be purchased at Astros.com/Invitational.
Selección Del Fundador Volume II: Casa Noble Tequila Expands Luxury Portfolio With Limited Edition $1,499 Bottle
Today, Casa Noble announced the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of first class tequilas. Casa Noble Selección del Fundador Volume II is a triple distilled, extra añejo, which has been aged for eight years in new Taransaud 114-liter French white oak barrels to impeccably develop its complex, elegant character.
Harris County Attorney Ryan Sues Arkema Over Chemical Release During Harvey
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today sued Arkema, Inc., whose Crosby plant released toxic substances into the air when chemicals stored at the site burned during flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Team Rubicon Seeks Houston-Area Veterans to Lead Pilot Recovery Program in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
Team Rubicon is encouraging Houston-area veterans to apply for its yearlong fellowship to help lead the disaster response organization’s pilot recovery program in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. In partnership with SBP, Team Rubicon is committed to rebuilding 100 homes over the next two years along the Texas Gulf Coast.
