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NAACP to Make Announcement at Start of its 108th Annual Convention
The NAACP, the country’s oldest and largest national civil rights organization, will open its 108th Annual Convention with a major announcement, to be made on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at the Baltimore Convention Center, One W. Pratt St.
Leon Bridges to Join Concert and Rally in Support of Texas Senate Candidate Beto O’Rourke
Grammy nominated R&B artist and songwriter – and longtime Texas resident - Leon Bridges will perform at a concert and rally in support of Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke.
Donor drops $10,000 check in Salvation Army Kettle
The Salvation Army is celebrating a big gift after a mysterious donor dropped a check for $10,000 in a Red Kettle on Monday.
Mayor Turner Opens First Campaign Field Offices June 1
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will preside of the grand openings of the first two field offices of the 2019 campaign Saturday, June 1.
Man throws drill at courthouse to get arrested
One Clayton County man was determined to get arrested and even drew the attention of the United States Secret Service.
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 9898 Forum Park Drive
Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at 9898 Forum Park Drive about 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday (November 21).
$7 trillion boost to the US economy has downsides too
The US economy defied forecast after forecast predicting an imminent recession over the past two years. Instead, it grew beyond belief.
Houston Women Prepare to March on Washington
Houston women are getting in formation – all in the name of girl power. They are joining hundreds of thousand of women who are making their way to the capitol for the Women’s March on Washington.
Greater Houston Black Chamber Launches Buy Black Directory
The Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce will launch a Buy Black directory of black-owned small businesses Tuesday in an effort to boost sales for its members.
Black Cowboy Museum Now Open in Fort Bend County
A new museum in Rosenberg hopes to connect visitors with the rich history of the black cowboy.
Federal Lawsuit Accuses CPS of Discriminating Against Black Children
The Houston Chronicle reports that a federal civil rights suit has been filed in Houston against Child Protective Services of discriminating against African American children, saying they are likelier to be separated from their parents and extended families than white children.
Latin American Chef Sues Houston Restaurant
Chef Omar Jose Pereney was the young force behind Peska Seafood Culture. He helped bring Mexican import Peska to Houston according to Eater Houston.
All Bills Targeting the Texas Dream Act Died
Sixteen years ago, Texas became the first state to allow undocumented students to pay lower, in-state tuition for higher education.
Former Argentine President Charged with Corruption
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner faces corruption charges, illicit association and aggravated fraudulent administration and had $643 million of her assets frozen. The charges stem from allegations that she directed public road works to a particular company during her term as president.
Oldest Living Military Veteran in US Gets to Stay in Texas Home
Friends and strangers alike have rallied to raise money for Richard Overton, a 110-year-old veteran living in Austin, TX to stay in his home.
Aissami Named As A Drug Trafficker by US Treasury
The U.S. Treasury Department named Venezuela’s VP Tareck El Aissami as a drug trafficker,
In-n-Out Burger Coming to Houston
A fast food chain with a following like no other is quickly becoming a must-stop dining destination across the state of Texas. According to the Houston Business Journal, In-N-Out Burger is set to close on land in Houston.
Income Level for Latinos in California is Rising According to New Study
According to a new study by the NCLR, median incomes for Latinos in California went up more than $5,000 annually, and the poverty level dropped 2.4 percentage points. The number of businesses owned by Latinos in California increased by 43.9 percent between 2005 and 2011 and the number of Latinos in California earning college degrees went up 25% between 2011 and 2015.
State Rep. Dutton Renews Uphill Fight to Abolish the Death Penalty
Texas is set to carry out its second execution of the year this week, barring a last minute reprieve. There are another seven planned by July.
Let's Work Together, Latino Lawmakers tell Gov. Abbott
A group of lawmakers is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to show his support for Latino interests in his biennial State of the State address.

