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AAMAs 16th Annual Gala to Celebrate Latino Luminaries who helped shape the Historical East End

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans to celebrate 50 years of service to Houston at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The legacy of Houston Latino leaders will be commemorated when the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) celebrates its Illumine Celebration/Celebración de Iluminación on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

SPLC Pledges $100 Million in Voter Engagement Programs in the Deep South through 2032

SPLC’s commitment represents a historic pledge of resources to amplify multi-racial, inclusive democracy initiatives

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) today announced a $100 million reinvestment from its endowment to its Vote Your Voice program over the next decade – increasing its commitment by more than three-fold from the $30 million pledged initially in 2020 – for non-partisan voter outreach, democracy advocacy and civic engagement efforts across the Deep South. Through a collaborative partnership with the 70-year-old Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the SPLC’s Vote Your Voice program supports organizations working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Right Wing Judges Put Millions’ Rights and Access to Health Care at Risk

The political and legal movement to criminalize abortion in the U.S. is on the brink of its biggest victory in 50 years. Most at risk are those who are already among the most vulnerable in our country: Black and brown women and LGBTQ people who will be denied access to potentially lifesaving health care.

Texans Offense Fails Them Again In Loss To Colts

“We don’t have the consistency,” Texans head coach David Culley said. “We’re still having some breakdowns. “Basically, those things put us behind the chains.”

Rockets Sengun Taking Advantage Of Time On The Court With Wood

“We are learning to play together, and I think we have good communication,” Sengun said after practice on Saturday. “He (Wood) finishes quick, which works well for my passing skills.”

Angry and aggressive attitude led to big third quarter for Christian Wood

“It was huge,” said Rockets head coach Stephen Silas about Wood’s huge third quarter. “He was angry, and he wanted the ball more. He did a lot of good things and got us the lead. His aggressiveness is super important for our group, not just for him, but it opens it up for everyone else.”

Ari Lennox arrested in Amsterdam, cites racist treatment

American R&B singer Ari Lennox was arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol airport on Monday for disturbing public order, Dutch military police said after she had accused airline staff of racial discrimination.

An equal chance at a digital future

Public-private partnerships reach more “offline” low-income families

In a humble southwest Houston apartment, a mother of two was focused on her morning routine — settling down her school-aged children so that she could clear the breakfast table. These days, Saturday morning cartoons worked like magic, and so did her cell phone — but only when it was in the right spot for a strong signal. The connection was hit or miss, but there was no other option.

Designer Debra L. Mars Offers HBCU Santas and Black Nutcrackers for the Holidays

Designer and long-time Black Santa collector Debra L. Mars has added her own contribution to the canon by partnering with several HBCUs to offer Black Santas this holiday season.

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted Into France's Pantheon

Josephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activist — was inducted into France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to receive the nation’s highest honor.

Golf pioneer Lee Elder, who broke the race barrier at the Masters, dies at 87

Lee Elder, who was the first Black golfer to play at the Masters, died early Sunday morning at the age of 87. No cause or details about his death were immediately available, but the PGA Tour said it confirmed Elder's death with his family.

Bless the Belly: One of the Biggest Influencers

The year 2020 was filled with mass isolation and not being in the loop with things, especially the food loop. While opting for chain restaurants and fighting for food in the grocery store became so depressing, social media became a directory for food. Now in 2021, we learned how to eat with our eyes, and food is no longer just driven by taste but is an experience. One of the biggest influencers that assisted us in this movement was BlessThaBelly.

Enough with Will and Jada! There's a Petition to Stop Media interviewing the Smiths

A petition asking reporters to stop interviewing Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has garnered more than 2,500 signatures and counting. Appearing on the petition-hosting site Change.org, the appeal was started by user Dexter Morales on November 26, with the caption "Stop interviewing Will and Jada smith!"

Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Selects Two Houston Artists to Commission Photography and Sculpture Artwork for New Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center

The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) announced today the selection of two local artists whose work will become an integral part of the new Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center.

Houston Concerts Are Cancelled in the Wake of the Astroworld Festival Tragedy

Houstonians and Travis Scott fans are still mourning the loss of the ten victims who tragically died at the Astroworld Festival concert. Many performers, as well as concert producers and promoters, are closely examining the ways in which they put on concerts and how to make them safer for concertgoers.

Harris County District Attorney’s Office supports partnership to prevent sexual assault and support survivors at area colleges and universities

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office provided $165,000 to help fund a new partnership to make qualified sexual assault nurse examiners available on demand to seven area universities, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced at a press conference at Rice University on Thursday.

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