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We Can't Afford to Let Hate and Lies Win Again

When Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white teenager opened fire on shoppers in the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday, he knew exactly who he was aiming at - African Americans. Ten were murdered and three wounded in the attack, 11 of the victims were Black.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from protecting transgender students and workers in 20 states

The Biden administration must pause its enforcement of federal guidance seeking to protect transgender students and workers in 20 states, a federal judge ruled Friday, siding with Republican-led states fighting to enforce anti-trans policies on their books.

Romney says he hasn't reached a decision yet on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah hasn't yet made up his mind over how he will vote on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as he undertakes an in-depth review of her record.

Suicide rate among active duty service members increased by 41% between 2015 and 2020

The suicide rate among active duty service members in the US military increased by 41.4% in the five years from 2015 to 2020, according to data provided in the annual report from the Department of Defense on suicide in the military.

MLK III: What’s even more challenging today than 60 years ago

After a summer of discontent and disaffection, we returned to the nation’s capital Saturday to mark 60 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the March on Washington. We returned with a clear demand and unified call: It’s time to realize the dream. It’s time to realize that, in more ways than we can count, the challenges facing marginalized communities, particularly Black and brown Americans, are even more prevalent than they were six decades ago.

Defense secretary issues new memo on how to reshuffle Pentagon leadership roles amid Tuberville blockade

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has issued guidance to the military workforce for the first time about how Pentagon leadership roles will likely need to be reshuffled as a result of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on military confirmations.

President Donald J. Trump Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration

Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irma beginning on September 6, 2017, and continuing.

Greenville County Library System expands free WiFi coverage at main library and all 11 branches

The Greenville County Library System has extended its public WiFi network coverage at its main branch and all 11 branch libraries in Greenville County.

Ford CEO Jim Hackett to retire and be replaced by COO Jim Farley

Ford CEO Jim Hackett is retiring in October, the company announced Tuesday. The automaker's chief operating officer, Jim Farley, will take over as president and CEO.

Senator Borris L. Miles' Statement on HISD Budget Cuts

Last week, HISD proposed budget cuts to close their multi-million dollar deficit which would have a devastating impact on students, staff and communities of color. The proposed cuts include reducing bus routes and cutting janitorial services in schools.

Amy Welch to Host Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” Training Forum in Houston

Amy Welch, of Spring, Texas is part of the host committee bringing Plexus Worldwide’s “Super Saturday” event to Houston. Plexus’ Super Saturday is a massive training forum held simultaneously in more than 20 cities across the U.S and Canada on Jan. 11, 2020. Welch is a Plexus® Ambassador (independent sales representative), who will welcome hundreds of attendees to the event as they learn how to grow their independent, home-based businesses in an interactive workshop format.

Congressman Al Green Applauds Senate Passage of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Measure

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the second coronavirus relief package:

Statement from the Association of Community College Trustees Regarding Recent Events

What we have witnessed in Minneapolis with the killing of George Floyd, and in too many other places over the years, violates the very core values of ACCT and our commitment to inclusion, acceptance, dignity, and justice for all people.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Will Attend Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Abbot v. Perez

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, and the Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism Homeland Security and Investigations, and a leading voice on criminal justice reform, will attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court in Abbot v. Perez on Tuesday, April 24, 2018:

SCHEDULED: Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Intersection Improvements

The Lake Houston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ 10) will be conducting intersection improvements at Kings Crossing Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway beginning Monday, November 20. The work is expected to be complete by Spring 2018.

HS Golf Coach Resigns After Racist Tweets to Black NASCAR Driver Darrell Wallace Jr.

A Cambridge High School golf coach, Brent Nottestad, resigned, after sending racist tweets to Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr., who next season will become the first full-time African-American NASCAR Cup driver since 1971.

Mayor Turner's Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade

Please attribute the following statement to Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Today is a sad day across America. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade is a chilling and incomprehensible decision. It means women no longer have a federal constitutional right to make decisions about their bodies and what is best for their lives.

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