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Mayor Turner's Statement On the Death of Houston City Council Member Larry Green
"I am shocked and grieving over the untimely death of Houston Council Member Larry Green. But one person’s feelings are secondary to the fact that all of Houston has lost a groundbreaking advocate for equality, economic opportunity and neighborhood safety." ~ Mayor Sylvester Turner
June Deadrick Elected to Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation
June Deadrick, Director of State & Federal Relations (Government Affairs) for CenterPoint Energy has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation.
Mayor Turner Announces Creation of Economic Development Subcommittee on Education
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the creation of the city council Economic Development Subcommittee on Education, which will focus on improving educational opportunities to support a flourishing workforce.
City of Houston, U of H, Kathrine McGovern Foundation, and HEB Joined Together to Bring the First Ever All Black Classical Festival To Houston, Colour of Music, September 11 - 16th
The University of Houston’s College of Liberal and Social Sciences, the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, HEB Corporation and the City of Houston have joined forces to present the first ever all black classical music Festival in Houston. The Colour of Music Festival Petit’ runs September 12-16, 2018. Scores of Classical Conductors, Composers, Musicians and Operatic Singers will travel from France, Great Britain, Columbia, Russia and cities across the United States to participate in this Historic event.
You Are Art: A Love Letter to Fifth Ward
You are Art A Love Letter to 5th Ward is a mixed media portrait-based project that seeks to highlight the individual residents of 5th Ward Houston. Fifth Ward is portrayed as more than just a geographic location; the residents are the most critical parts of the community; when these people move away or travel from their homes, the stories and experiences always keep the best interests of the physical place alive.
Council Member Dave Martin Encourages Kingwood and Lake Houston Area Residents to Participate in the Recover Lake Houston Plea For Three
On November 13, in a news article distributed to the Kingwood Community, Council Member Dave Martin was quoted at the Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) meeting, asking community members to "show up" and speak out for their community. It was communicated to the District E office that community members misunderstood the article as Council Member Martin asking community members to "show up" at the upcoming TIRZ 10 meetings.
View New Work by Visionary Artist Will Henry
In discussion with writer Garry Reece in his studio
Will Henry is a visionary artist based in Houston. VAA will visit his studio, which is rarely open to the public. He and arts writer Garry Reece will discuss the current works Henry is readying for his next exhibition, at the Galveston Arts Center in May. VAA members and guests will be the first to see these new paintings.
NAACP Houston Branch Condemns City Councilman – Greg Travis
Just because you can say something doesn’t mean you should. Houston City Councilman Greg Travis recently said something he shouldn’t have. Taking to his personal social media account on Facebook Travis posted a photo of former First Lady Michelle Obama with her legs uncrossed and a photo of Melania Trump with her legs crossed with the caption “Yep, just saying.”
Harris County DA's Office: Gang member sentenced to life in prison for killing woman over AR-15
A Houston gang member was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder for shooting a 19-year-old woman during a dispute over an assault rifle in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
NAACP Houston Branch Recognizes this Defining Moment in History as Kamala Harris, the First African American Woman, is Appointed to a Major Party Ticket
A short while ago, Former Vice President and Democratic Candidate for President, Joe Biden announced his running mate for the upcoming presidential election. In doing so, Biden chose the 1st African American female candidate for Vice President of the United States of America and at the same time, the first Historically Black College/University (HBCU) Graduate as the Vice-Presidential candidate.
TMSL Earl Carl Institute Hosts Inaugural Public Service Awards Event
The Earl Carl Institute honored four for their service to the Houston community and held the first Marcia Johnson Outstanding Public Service Award event. The inaugural winners are Natasha Malone (Student Leader), Joseph Do, executive director, Annam Community Development Corporation (Community Organization), Opal Mitchell Lee and Georgia Provost (Community Leader). Lee’s daughter, Deborah Davis, accepted the award on her mother’s behalf. All four were selected based upon a competitive review of service in three areas: student, community leadership and service through a non-profit organization.
Rice's Kinder Institute to release findings from 36th Kinder Houston Area Survey
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and a sociology professor in Rice’s School of Social Sciences, will release findings from the 2017 Kinder Houston Area Survey at a downtown luncheon May 1. The 36th annual study covers such topics as Houstonians’ current economic outlooks and perspectives on the region’s demographic transformations.
Houston Entrepreneurs & local City officials host Photography Exhibit and Marker Preview of George Floyd Statue at Tom Bass Park
Dannette Davis, Founder of Kay Davis in the Community and local city officials will host a photo exhibit titled “The Unveiling 5/25/22” in observance of the Birthdate of George Floyd on October 14th, 2022.
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 21st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company returns to the stage in September 2022 with their 21st Season! Mildred’s Umbrella’s mission is to empower women in theater, and the company produces plays that are either written by women, or feature a mostly female cast. The season will include two productions by women never before seen on Houston stages.
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Ellsworth Ausby: Odyssey February 4 - April 8, 2023
The Houston Museum of African American Culture Presents Ellsworth Ausby: Odyssey February 4 - April 8, 2023 Member Reception: Friday, February 3, 6 - 8PM Gallery Conversation, Saturday, February 4, 2PM
Congressman Al Green Joins NAACP, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders to Rally in Support of Maintaining School Libraries as Learning Centers
On Saturday, August 5, 2023, Congressman Al Green will unite with NAACP, elected officials, as well as faith and community leaders in support of students, parents, teachers, and school personnel against the inanity of transforming learning centers (libraries) into places for punishment.
Houston Sailor Returns Home after Middle East Deployment
A 2002 Willowridge High School graduate and Houston native is one of 1,200 sailors who recently returned to Naval Station Mayport after a six-month deployment aboard USS Iwo Jima.
NAACP Announces Open Voting for 49th NAACP Image Awards
Voting open to public for the first time in Image Awards history
For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.
Gates Open at Lake Houston Spillway
Council Member Dave Martin would like to make Lake Houston Area residents aware all gates on the Lake Houston Spillway Dam are open due to the current inclement weather threat to our area. The gates will remain open until a lake level of 41.5 feet is achieved or the weather threat to our area is lifted.
Husband Wanted in mom's murder at SW Houston home
Houston police say 40-year-old Jerald Dewayne Watt is wanted for murder in the death of his common-law wife.

