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Mayor Sylvester Turner's Statement on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling
Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Harris County Seeks Emergency Order From Texas Supreme Court Over Election Law
Harris County filed a motion in the Texas Supreme Court seeking an emergency order to temporarily block Senate Bill 1750—which abolishes the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office—from going into effect. This filing comes after the Attorney General of Texas appealed a similar order issued by the Travis County District Court yesterday.
School Choice Victory at Supreme Court Will "Advance Black Lives"
Discriminatory Blaine Amendments Denied Educational Opportunities to Families in Need
Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Montana's discriminatory "Blaine Amendment" was cheered by members of the Project 21 black leadership network, who called it a major win for poor and minority parents who have been forced into failing public schools based solely upon where they live.
Subcommittee Chairman Raskin’s Opening Statement at Briefing on Abusive Policing Practices and Need for Justice in Reform Act
Below is Chairman Jamie Raskin’s prepared opening statement for today’s hearing on on “Voices from the Front: An Overdue Reckoning with Structural Racism in Policing”.
Five Things People of Color Should Know About Skin Cancer
A common misconception about skin cancer is that, because their skin contains a higher amount of melanin, African-Americans and people with darker skin don’t have to worry about exposure to the sun’s radiation. While it is true that skin cancer is far less prevalent in dark-skinned populations, experts say anybody can be at risk for the disease.
Commentary: Joe Biden Needs to Go
If we do not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. On July 30, 1864, more than 16,500 Union soldiers were aligned against only 9,500 Confederate seditionists in Petersburg, Virginia. In addition to its greater numbers, the Union had the element of surprise on its side.
Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika
Announce Roundtable In Brownsville, TX To Discuss Coordination And Response
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In the letter, the Governor and Commissioner laid out specific actions that can be taken by Texans to help prevent the spread of the virus, and reinforced the commitment of the DSHS to help coordinate response efforts and provide technical expertise to localities in their response to Zika.
METRO Systems Specialist and Second Bus Operator Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more METRO employees have tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19. We received confirmation of the positive results for both employees today, March 31.
5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many. The economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive unemployment, shrinking bank accounts, and tightened family budgets, and the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials.
Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic
Improving Vaccine Confidence In Communities of Color
Black and Brown Americans have been dis- proportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a significant share of the devastating health and economic impact of the virus. In response to the pandemic, biopharmaceutical researchers have developed multiple vaccines that are now authorized for use. While vaccines are critical to saving lives and getting the country back to normal, many individuals have questions about getting vaccinated. Black and Brown Americans in particular have important questions and seek to understand how the vaccines were developed and ensuring their safety. Please join us for an event led by leaders in the Black business community, biopharmaceutical researchers, and health professionals as they explore:
Extreme heat safety tips for older adults
As older adults age, their ability to regulate body temperature becomes increasingly more difficult, especially during hot summer months. The heat can have a significant, rapid impact on them – and it can even happen within minutes. A Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips for older adults to avoid heat-related emergencies.
Biden says the US and its allies had nothing to do with Wagner Group’s rebellion against Russia
President Joe Biden on Monday sought to distance the United States from the weekend rebellion in Russia, insisting in his first public remarks since the episode that the West had nothing to do with the mutiny.
A Historic Vote and the Tools It Gave Us
Vice President Kamala Harris is sure to be remembered every March in Women’s History Month as the first woman and the first person of color to serve our nation in that position. As notable as those two facts are, she may grow to be known just as much for a single vote in the Senate that helped save the planet.
225 Youth Compete in Precinct One Harris County Aquatics Program’s Splashdown Swim Meet
About 225 boys and girls recently competed in Splashdown, a friendly swim meet hosted by the Harris County Aquatics Program (HCAP).
Xi Alpha Omega's Party with a Purpose to Support Students with Backpacks and School Supplies
The One Million Backpacks Committee, chaired by Ava Logans Clark, of the Xi Alpha Omega (XAO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated has been hard at work collecting backpacks and filling them with school supplies to help children in our communities to be successful in school.
This 10-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Has Sold Her Patented Invention in All 50 States and Nine Countries
Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin has finally received the utility patent for her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows. She and her mom, Rozalynn, applied for it when Gabrielle started her business at seven years old. The Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette solves the age-old problem of disappearing girls’ hair barrettes.
Mothers on low incomes left out of pandemic support, say Baker Institute experts
COVID-19 impact on child development addressed in new brief
Government relief packages have failed to provide adequate support for low-income mothers, say experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, and that will have a long-term impact on their children.
Ahead of Ramadan, Muslim Advocates Calls for Mosques to Protect Themselves from Digital Hate
Group Offers Guidance and Training to Safeguard Video Conferences
In advance of Ramadan and after an epidemic of digital attacks on Muslim gatherings, Muslim Advocates is calling on mosques and American Muslim organizations around the country to enact protocols to protect their constituents. The organization has released a fact sheet on best practices for protecting digital events and is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT, entitled “Keeping Your Virtual Events Free from Hate in Ramadan.”
Jada Pinkett Smith to Receive Icon Award at 2017 HBCU Power Awards
The HBCU Power Awards has announced that actress, singer-songwriter, director, and philanthropist Jada Pinkett Smith will receive the “Icon Award” on the evening of excellence on Friday, October 20, 7PM at Morehouse College in Atlanta.
CNN guest Symone Sanders Claps Back at Pundit for Saying School Shooter’s Race Wasn’t a Factor in Lax FBI Followup
To be clear, Symone Sanders did not come to play with you. During a CNN discussion about how the FBI reportedly did not follow protocol when following up on tips they received about Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz, conservative pundit Bill Kristol criticized Symone Sanders for bringing up race.
