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Initiated by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation enterprise, a National Day of Racial Healing on January 17 Will Help Americans Heal and Overcome Deep Racial Divisi
Just five days before inauguration of Donald Trump as the country’s 45th President, millions of Americans on January 15 will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many, memories of the civil rights icon revolve around his momentous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, calling for an end to racism and to the expansion of economic opportunities.
Statement by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Budget Reinforces Administration’s Commitment to Reversing Years of Underinvestment in Federal Education Programs to Ensure the Success and Wellbeing of our Nation’s Students
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Announces Gun Violence Prevention Summit and Roundtable
Jackson Lee: “If we are serious about tackling gun violence, then we must take reasonable, commonsense steps towards that end. This is why, on September 3, 2019, I will be hosting a gun violence prevention summit and roundtable. This meeting will include members of law enforcement, medical professionals, statisticians, parents and community leaders. It will include stakeholders who, like me, are sickened by the incidences of mass shootings and gun violence. It will require attendees to explore how, collectively, we can stem the tide of this uniquely American scourge. All attending will recognize that this time cannot be a time where we do nothing. We must do something. This includes urging the Senate to pass pieces of legislation which have already cleared the House of Representatives. In February, the House passed H.R. 8, legislation designed to implement universal background checks in all gun purchases, and H.R 1112, which would close the “Charleston Loophole.” Passing commonsense gun violence prevention legislation also means ensuring that weapons of war are not readily accessible to the wholesale public, enabling the most perverse and dangerous to inflict carnage. This includes limiting the amount of ammunition readily available, so that the bloodshed inflicted by the shooter in Dayton is not again replicated.”
Joe Carmouche – Houston Jazz Legend For Decades
One Of Houston's Most Sought-After Jazz Musicians
Joe Carmouche is considered to be one of the most in demand jazz musicians who is a Houston grown product. Best known for eloquently plucking the strings of guitar, he packs venues around town to the delight of jazz aficionados of the young and old.
Charles Butt Donates $5 Million to J.J. Watt Foundation
Funds to Suport Hurricane Harvey Relief and Recovery
Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $5 million contribution to the Justin J. Watt Foundation’s Houston Flood Relief Fund.
The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19ththat the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863.
Mr. Brainwash "Houston is Beautiful" Exhibit Opening Reception
The city illuminated with electric energy during a private opening reception for Houston is Beautiful, a collection of artworks by Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta).Owners of Art of the World Gallery Liliana Molina and Mauricio Vallejo celebrated the exhibition along with special guest Mr. Brainwash and over 250 art enthusiast on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces USA Values Act to Protect Religious Liberty and Stop Trump Administration From Denying Humanitarian Relief To Refugees Lawfully Entitled to Enter The United
Jackson Lee: “I have introduced the USA Values Act (H.R. 735) which will invalidate the President’s discriminatory Executive Order which has the effect and intent of excluding persons whose religious faith is Muslim from entering the United States. My USA Values Act affirms our nation’s core beliefs regarding religious freedom and equal protection and treatment under law.”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Inspiring Stories of African Americans to Air on Disney Channel this February
To cultivate kids’ deeper interest in history and inspire them to feel their own significance in the present and future, stories about distinguished men and women including the Tuskegee Airmen Chief Civilian flight instructor Charles Alfred “Chief” Anderson, the history-making commercial airline pilot Stephanie R. Grant, animator and Disney legend Floyd Norman, and physician, role model and activist Dr. Myiesha Taylor, will be presented as part of Disney|ABC Television Group’s “Be Inspired” interstitial series during Black History Month on Disney Channel, Disney 😄 and Disney Junior.
Congressman Al Green: We Must Not Allow Wall Street to Trump Main Street
On Monday, February 6, 2017, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) released the following statement on President Trumps anti-consumer executive order.
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Condemns Secretary Brian Kemp’s Motion to Halt Court-Ordered Relief for Absentee Voters in Georgia
Move Delays Critical and Time-Sensitive Relief Necessary to Safeguard the Rights of Absentee Voters
Today, Defendant Brian Kemp, Georgia’s Secretary of State, filed an emergency motion for a stay pending appeal of the preliminary injunction issued hours ago by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Leigh May. Judge May’s order requires that voters whose absentee ballots have been improperly rejected due to an alleged signature mismatch have notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue to ensure that the ballot would be counted.
Young Unarmed Black Man Choked, Slammed and Arrested By White Police Officer Outside of Waffle House
Investigation is now underway regarding the viral video of the incident that happened at a Waffle House in Warsaw, North Carolina last Saturday when a local police officer was seen putting a 22-year old unarmed Black man in a chokehold and slamming him to the ground.
“Strong Black Man” Hurts Black Men with Mental Health Issues
To be African American, male, and mentally ill is to face a particular cultural medical challenge.
Houston Chamber Choir presents Hear the Future Choral Festival on Jan. 26, 2020 at South Main Baptist Church
Free concert features the Parker Elementary Advanced Chorus, Salyards Varsity Treble Chorale and Clements High School Concert Chorale
Join the GRAMMY-nominated Houston Chamber Choir on Jan. 26 for Hear the Future, an annual event in which the company invites three outstanding choirs (elementary, middle and high school) from the Greater Houston area to participate in its invitational choral festival. This also happens to be the day the GRAMMY Awards will be televised nationwide. Houston Chamber Choir is nominated for Best Choral Performance for “Duruflé: The Complete Works.”
6 Ideas for a New You in the New Year
The new year is the perfect time to hit the reset button and get a fresh start. Here are six resolution ideas, plus tools and strategies for accomplishing each:
Black History Month is a Celebration of Perseverance
Celebrating the history of Black Americans is a celebration of perseverance, persistence, resiliency and creativity…the same characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's: The Answer Can Be Found In Meditation, Yoga And Music
There are currently 5.8 million people in the U.S. today suffering from Alzheimer’s – a number that is expected to double by the middle of the century. Is it possible to stop or slow down this disease? Award-winning physician, scientist and author, Dr. Shuvendu Sen, says “Yes! It can be reversed, and even stopped altogether.” Dr. Sen shares expert advice and discusses the success being achieved through yoga, meditation and dancing/music therapy in Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's: A Holistic Treatment Approach through Meditation, Yoga and the Arts.
Chestet Pitts Spring Cleaning 4 A Cause
Benefiting Mission of Yahweh and Carson Parke
During this unprecedented time, non-profits are experiencing a loss of funding and donations, and have had to cancel fundraising events. Thousands of Houstonians rely on these organizations for food, shelter and day to day living essentials.
Federal Judge Fred Biery Ruled Texans Afraid of COVID-19 Can Vote By Mail In 2020
Texas federal judge on Tuesday ruled that all voters afraid of catching the novel coronavirus can request absentee mail-in ballots due to the pandemic.
Navigating The 3 Stages Of Retirement
People often view retirement as just one more stage of life. But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common.
