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Harris County Commissioner Ellis Announces 2 NEW Murals as Part of Downtown Houston’s Burgeoning Open-Air Art Gallery

Art Walk Curated by Street Art for Mankind Covers Over Mile-long Stretch of Downtown Commercial Building Walls

Street Art for Mankind, Downtown Houston, and the artists will unveil two new murals as part of the Big Art. Bigger Change open-air gallery that includes large art pieces block by block. In October 2022, Street Art for Mankind and partners unveiled the first eight murals in this series. On Friday, two new murals will be added to this walkable downtown art gallery.

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Blaffer Art Museum Welcomes Pair of Key New Staff Members

Museum Approaches 50th Anniversary in 2023

The Blaffer Art Museum at the University of Houston welcomes a pair of key new staff members to the organization in September 2022. Erika Mei Chua Holum will be the new Cynthia Woods Mitchell assistant curator, and Antonie C. Evans will be the museum’s new design & digital resources manager. Both will play crucial roles in the Blaffer’s continued development and success, as well as the museum’s ongoing efforts in community outreach and collaboration.

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Affluent White student-athletes are profiting from the labor of their poor Black peers, study says

A new study of the economics of college sports found that affluent White students are profiting off the labor of poor Black students.

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Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis Partners with Kroger to Supply 700 Back to School Kits for Students in Need

As the city continues to rebuild, VMPT Davis remains focused on District B students - of which more than 90% qualify as economically disadvantaged. He hopes that the generosity and solidarity expressed and evidenced through these donations will ensure a more stable future for District B schools and foster a stronger base for academic success.

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Mentoring Program - 100 Black Men of Houston

The 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston will kick-off its’ 2017-2018 mentoring program with a special parent and student orientation session. This session is intended for new and existing program participants. Parents and students who are already a part of our mentoring program should attend, and those parents and students interested in learning more and possibly joining the program should also attend.

The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, Eighteen Harris County Elected Officials and Houston Branch of NAACP Joined Together Asking for An Investigation

The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats today joined eighteen elected state Democratic officials from Harris County and the Houston Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. in requesting that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and County Attorney Vince Ryan investigate the presence of a phantom candidate in the March 3rd Democratic Primary for House District 142, including empaneling a grand jury to do so, if needed.

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Wreckshop Films Continues The Legacy of Highlighting Houston Talent With The Release Of Dirty 3rd Threequel “The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation” In Partnership With 7 Kings Entertainment, & 8 Queens Film

With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films(Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie starring NAACP Nominated Actor-Clifton Powell, Wreckshop Records CEO-Derrick (D-Reck) Dixon, Comedian-Chico Bean, Houston-Based Rapper-Propain, and Actor-Dakarai Akil. The film and soundtrack is in collaboration with 8 Queens Film & Media Productions, 7 Kings Entertainment,

A Special Message From Houston ISD

As weather conditions continue to develop across the Houston region as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda and we assess the status of all HISD campuses, the district is following established protocols for determining closures or delays at schools and district facilities.

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A Check Up For NAACP President Derrick Johnson

We understand that Mr. Johnson, as President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), serves at the pleasure of the National Board that appointed him. But we also understand that this national association is, and always has been, as strong as its members. The members are hardworking volunteers who have replicated themselves in service for more than 100 years. Within each Chapter or Branch, people have been elected to serve as presidents of those units because of the faith in their service and leadership.

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HISD Board Joined by Mayor, Lawmakers with Message of Unity for Houston’s Children

HISD Board of Education President Rhonda Skillern-Jones said Tuesday that the departure of Superintendent Richard Carranza does not change the vision and mission of the district, which remains committed to delivering a quality education to all children “in a unified way.”

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From Mission Bend To Commissioner's Court: Dexter L. McCoy To Headline Founders Day Event At Prairie View A&M University

Dexter L. McCoy's journey from the corridors of the Obama Ad- ministration to the Fort Bend County Commissioner's Court is a tale of resilience, community service, and leadership. His appointment as the Founders' Day speaker for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is not just a nod to his illustrious public service career but also a testament to his deep roots in the Fort Bend community, which he has served since January 2023.

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Immigration Supporters March to Houston City Hall for May Day

Activists in the Houston community, labor union members and students from all walks of life gathered Monday under the banner of Houston Unido in response to what organizers are calling an attack on immigrants and low-income communities in Houston.

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Serial Entrepreneur Launches Zero to 100K Success Summit to Influence Future Millionaires

Entrepreneurs are reaping the benefits of taking huge career-driven risks in 2018. Teaching new business owners how to make six figures, serial entrepreneur and Drastic Steps Marketing CEO Toni Harris Taylor empowers other chief executive officers and founders financially thrive in their company.

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Incredible Things Are Happening In HISD

“I am proud to report that HISD continues to make academic progress district wide,” said a pleased Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza as he bragged on the district that has been under his administration for the last 12 months. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), a branch of the state government responsible for overseeing public education, recently released their accountability ratings for school campuses for the 2016-2017 school year and Houston ISD scored well.

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Local Activist to Be Honored with Justice Medal

Nationally recognized activist and Honey Brown Hope Foundation Founder Tammie Lang Campbell will receive the Justice Medal Award from The Chad Cooper Company on Broadway (Times Square), who is bringing the highly anticipated, nationwide tour of “Justice On Trial: Black Lives Matter Too – The Play” to Houston.

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Make Planning to Pay for College a New Year’s Resolution

When it comes to financial resolutions, a new survey suggests that creating a plan to pay for college should be top of mind for more families.

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Harris County Commissioners Earmark $32 Million to Give Students Digital Access for New School Year

Having a good education can set an individual up to handle all kinds of opportunities in life. Access to this type of education is not always readily available to all students for a variety of reasons. Obstacles are unique for each generation. For students of today, the biggest problem is the lack of Internet access and/or digital devices.

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Celebrating Outstanding Houstonians: Mayor Turner's Tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month

In a heartfelt tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Board are shining a spotlight on six remarkable individuals within Houston's vibrant Hispanic community.

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Inaugural Foster Students Enter Petra Cares Program

Petra Automotive Products is proud to announce Monday, June 5, marks the first day of training for 11 young adults in the inaugural Petra Cares program. The non-profit arm of Petra Automotive is dedicated to helping young adults aging out of foster care by providing job training and placement in the auto repair industry.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Bridges Financial Gaps for University of Houston-Downtown Seniors, Making Graduation Dreams a Reality

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.n a groundbreaking initiative, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ (HLSR) has allocated a generous $125,000 Bridge Grant for Financial Gaps to support University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) seniors on the cusp of graduation. This landmark partnership aims to ensure that financial constraints do not impede the academic aspirations of deserving students, empowering them to embark on successful professional journeys.