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The Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, the Mexican Tourism Board and Serrano Gallery are pleased to present “THE FIFTH ELEMENT”

From Mike Pence to ‘fake’ electors, here’s who has testified to the January 6 grand jury or met with prosecutors

For months, federal prosecutors have brought witnesses in front of a grand jury in Washington, DC, to investigate efforts by former President Donald Trump and his close allies to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Actress Regina King Shines in Seven Seconds on Netflix

With an acting career spanning four decades and multiple awards and nominations, Regina King has effortlessly embodied countless memorable characters across the big and small screens.

Bahamas National Youth Choir to sing at TSU today

The Bahamas National Youth Choir will deliver a special performance for the parents of new TSU students who have assembled at the University for summer orientation. The Choir will serenade parents as they have lunch after their morning informational session. The Choir has already made several stops in Houston, including a performance at the Galleria.

Virginia Military Institute superintendent resigns after allegations of school's racist culture

The superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute resigned on Monday, a week after state leaders called for an investigation into "a culture of ongoing structural racism" at the school.

John Cisneros Named Chair of Houston Symphony's Hispanic Leadership Council

The Houston Symphony announced today that John Cisneros, Ed.D is the Symphony’s Hispanic Leadership Council Chair for the 2021–22 Season. The Hispanic Leadership Council is a membership group comprising business, education, and community leaders who advise the Symphony on how it can better connect with the Hispanic population in Greater Houston.

Highway Robbery in Alabama

Imagine the neighborhood your family has lived in for more than 150 years being turned into a deteriorating flood zone. Now imagine the flooding was caused by the state. That is what is happening to the people of Elba, Alabama’s historic Black Shiloh community.

Philando Castile Shooting: What we know about the dash cam video

Moments after Philando Castile was shot by a police officer in Minnesota last summer, his girlfriend started live streaming on Facebook, showing Castile bleeding and slumped in the driver's seat of his car. That video, seen around the world, became an important optic in the national debate on police shootings.

Cleveland Browns defend Deshaun Watson signing, say they conducted 'comprehensive evaluation'

The Cleveland Browns have defended their signing of embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson, saying they carried out a "comprehensive evaluation" beforehand.

Why the Kavanaugh allegations come at the worst possible time for Republicans

The decision by Christine Blasey Ford to reveal her identity, days after reports that an anonymous woman had alleged she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in high school, is a total game-changer, not just for Kavanaugh's chances of making it to the nation's highest court but also for Republicans looking for some way -- any way -- to preserve their congressional majorities in exactly 50 days' time.

White Privilege and the Law: Will the Scales Ever Balance for People of Color?

To be clear: white privilege is severe and pervasive. In almost every facet of American society, there is an invisible infrastructure, which supports the majority. No beef; just facts. White privilege and the law, particularly, was all the buzz on social media last week as news broke that two white men, in separate instances, pled guilty to crimes against teenage girls and will serve no jail-time. Both cases had arguably heinous facts.

UHD President Loren J. Blanchard Underscores Bold Strategic Direction for the University: “A New Paradigm” during 2022 State of the University Address

University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) President Loren J. Blanchard recently presented UHD’s accomplishments over the last year and his vision for the future to UHD stakeholders, including University of Houston System Chancellor Renu Khator, during his second Annual State of the University Address. T

Anti-terror police join manhunt for Strasbourg gunman

A gunman who opened fire near a Christmas market in Strasbourg shouted the Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar," meaning "God is greater," at the time of the attack, French prosecutors said, as anti-terror police joined an international manhunt.

5 Things for September 26: Puerto Rico, NFL Protests, Health Nill, N. Korea, Francis

Good morning. There's a lot going on, so let's get straight to what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

Black mural artists are adding face masks to their street art in a grassroots PSA to fight the coronavirus

Colorful street murals have adorned an intersection in Atlanta's West End neighborhood for years. One depicts an ethereal vision of Martin Luther King Jr. floating on his side, the other of former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick plucking arrows from his football jersey.

Former Trump officials dodge questions about not defending US Capitol on January 6 as Republicans downplay riot

Two former top Trump administration officials testified before Congress on Wednesday about the Capitol insurrection, dodging questions from Democratic lawmakers about the attack while Republicans at the hearing used their time to criticize the government's investigations into the rioters and question the existence of the insurrection itself.

IRS Free Tax Filing Service Could Further Harm Black, Low-Income Taxpayers

The IRS is exploring a direct e-file system for tax returns. However, some believe the system would bring undue harm to historically marginalized communities – including Black and low-income taxpayers - based on recent reports concerning IRS enforcement actions.

Black-Owned Media Company Returns With 2nd Installment of its Award-Winning Animated Series That is Changing the Self-Perception of African American Children

Baltimore-based company, EdAnime Productions, produces “Meltrek” and creates worldwide buzz with this educational hip hop animated series which fosters self-awareness and self-esteem

Baltimore-based company, EdAnime Productions, is back again with the second installment of its award winning animated series created for children. Meltrek: Exploring the Pre-Columbian Americas was released on May 6, 2017 and educates viewers about the aboriginal cultures and African presence in the Americas prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus. This spellbinding series inundates children with positive images and information about the history, culture and contributions of people of African descent from 3000 BCE to 2008. Meltrek seeks to:

Voting Is Underway For the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program

Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Continuing its commitment to our nation’s accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), The Home Depot® announced today that voting is underway for the 2017 Retool Your School Grant Program. The program is in its eighth consecutive year, and this year, nine HBCUs will be awarded a total of $360,000 for campus improvements.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for a Federal Investigation Following a Report of the Texas Department of State Health Services Found Cancer Clusters in Houston’s Historic Northeast Community

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will Also Convene a Major Community Meeting with Erin Brockovich and other Experts

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the transmittal of a letter to the EPA urging a federal investigation of the existence of cancer clusters in Houston’s Fifth Ward:

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