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Area I Leads: Legacy, Equity, Accountability, Diversity, and Service Ready to Elevate On All Levels

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.) Rhonda Harris has been ratified as the National Area One Director by the National Board of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.(TLOD) at the 23rd Syn-Lod National Convention on July 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. She stands at the helm of Area One, the largest region, which encompasses the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

Commissioner Ellis, Congresswoman Jackson Lee and Congressman Green Dedicate Civil Rights Mural: “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice”

Eight Houston Black Leaders Honored in Art Precinct One Paints on Historic Church

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green and community leaders on Monday, Nov. 5 unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom Honored by the American Leadership Forum

The Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) honored Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom with the 2021 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award and the 2021 ALF Public Service Award, respectively, at ALF’s signature Joseph Jaworksi Leadership Award event held Thursday, December 2.

Deadline Extended for Public Input on Changes to Chapter 19

City Council Member Dave Martin appreciates the comments received by many District E residents, and is happy to announce that Mayor Sylvester Turner has changed the deadline for public input on changes to City of Houston Chapter 19 to Monday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. After the proposed changes were presented to Council during a Joint Transportation, Technology, and Infrastructure/Regulation and Neighborhood Affairs Committee Meeting last Monday, February, 12, Council Member Martin provided strong feedback to Mayor Turner, demanding residents be given more time to participate in the process.

#CAP Dow Promise Virtual Summit Gives Students a Head Start On College Admissions

Dow knows how to keeps its promises. In 2000, they took their original promise and expanded it to make a broaden stance of their support to the community with an initiative called The Dow Promise Program. The annual competitive grant program allows organizations to obtain a grant up to $10,000 for use for a sustainable project with longevity in the community. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter was a proud recipient of a $5,000 grant that they used to host the #CAP Dow Promise Virtual Summit.

Delta Sigma Theta Gift Creates $301,000 Endowed Scholarship at Texas Southern University

TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett’s bequest to the Houston Alumnae Chapter matched by the university

More Texas Southern University students will experience the enrichment of studying abroad because of TSU Alumna Anna Pearl Barrett and the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Sisterhood & Service: AKAs Takeover Houston

Either directly or indirectly a lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has had an effect on your life. Maybe she ensured your child could afford college by awarding them a scholarship. Or she helped to plant a garden in your community to answer the need of food deserts in the area. Perhaps you saw a group of them building a house for a deserving family. One might have encouraged you to join a letter-writing campaign to exercise your political voice for policy changes.

CAIR-Houston Joins Houston Justice in Call for Criminal Justice Reform

The Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announces support and partnership with Houston Justice in their police accountability efforts. CAIR-Houston demands the following immediate changes to the HPD:

Texas Southern University to House Official NAACP Archives

Texas Southern University will soon be home to Texas NAACP official records. On August 17 at 10:00 a.m., Texas NAACP officers will designate TSU as the official depository for its records to preserve the organizations history and to ensure scholars will peruse these materials and record the struggles and accomplishments of the NAACP in Texas.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom To Be Honored by the American Leadership Forum

Awards Presented for Exceptional Leadership Service During the COVID-19 Crisis

The Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) will honor Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom with the 2021 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award and the 2021 ALF Public Service Award, respectively, at ALF’s signature Joseph Jaworksi Leadership Award event on Thursday, December 2nd.

Rookie detectorist finds huge Iron Age gold hoard in Denmark

A huge hoard of Iron Age gold artifacts has been uncovered by an amateur metal detectorist in Denmark. The "enormous" find consists of almost one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of gold buried 1,500 years ago, according to a press release from the Vejlemuseerne museum, which will exhibit the hoard.

St. Louis Chapter Wants NAACP to Revoke Its Missouri Travel Advisory

The local St. Louis branch of the NAACP is calling for the organization to revoke its Missouri travel advisory, opposing the group's position at the state and national level.

Danish Minister of Environment Visits PVAMU Campus

On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Danish Minister of Environment, Lea Wermelin, the Royal Consulate General of Denmark, and Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Dean and Director of Land Grant Programs, Gerard D’Souza, Ph.D., met to establish a partnership between the college and the agency.

Remembering A Giant Amongst Us: Faye B. Bryant

One of Houston's luminary figures in education and service to others has passed away at the age of 82.

Charming Charlie Closing 10 Stores In Texas As Part of Its Bankruptcy

Houston-based Charming Charlie has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be closing 25 percent of its stores right after Christmas.

Mayor Turner Police ReformTask Force Members

The 45-Houstonians Named to the Mayor Sylvester Turner Police Reform Task Force

Chair – Laurence “Larry” Payne Director of Strategic Partnerships, Civic Engagement and Critical Conversations for the Houston Public Librar

Henry Adaso Joins United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Henry Adaso ,17-year marketing and communications professional, joins the United Way of Greater Houston as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated -Sugar Valley chapter hosted our 5th Annual Scholarship Brunch on June 9, 2019 at Doubletree by Hilton-Hobby Airport.

LWV-Houston Complaint Leads to Reversal of USPS Decision to Prevent Distribution of Voter Registration Material at Post Offices

Voter registration cards and absentee ballot applications are once again available at Houston-area U.S. Post Offices, officials with the League of Women Voters of Houston announced today.

Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Partners with Black Law Enforcement Executives to build relationships with Houston area Youth

Law Enforcement officers from the greater Houston area will partner with the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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