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Housing Event Aimed at Increasing African-American Home Ownership
Hundreds of Houstonians attended a housing expo aimed at increasing home ownership among African-Americans, a segment of the population that's underrepresented among homeowners.
Shop Latinx is a Beautiful Directory Helping You Find and Support Brown-Owned Businesses
Do you want to support Latinx businesses? Doing so is easier than ever before thanks to Brittany Chavez and Raquel Garcia, the Los Angeles-based Latinas behind Shop Latinx.
H-E-B Tops Another List – This Time for the Most Trusted Brand
H-E-B was ranked as the most trusted brand by U.S. consumers, tied with Mercedes-Benz, according to a ranking by the Temkin Group.
State’s Utility Assistance Fund Runs Out of Money
As the temperatures plummet, many low-income families will have to make a difficult choice: turn on the heat or pay for groceries. That's the new reality now that the state's Lite-Up Texas fund has run out of money.
Houston Hispanic Chamber President Has Private Meeting with Trump’s Transition Team
The president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Laura Murillo, had the opportunity to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team this week in hopes of working together moving forward.
Maven Launches City Car Sharing in Atlanta
Maven, General Motors’ personal mobility brand, is expanding its offerings in Atlanta from the Lyft Express Drive program to now include Maven City car sharing. In cities in the U.S. and Canada:
HISD Superintendent Urges Business Community, State Lawmakers to Invest in Every Child
Speaking before a sold-out crowd, HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza and HISD Board of Education President Wanda Adams urged business professionals and state lawmakers to see public education as an investment to ensure the future success of every student that walks through a school’s doors.
13-Year Old Nigerian Entrepreneur Builds Fans That Last Up to 19 Hours Without Electricity
Thirteen-year-old Ukoma Michael from Nigeria is one of the youngest and best upcoming tech entrepreneurs in the world. He invented a battery-operated fan that will last for up to 19 hours.
Gabrielle Union Steps into the Hair Care Business Flawlessly
When electrifying beauty and unsurpassable talent join forces, Flawless by Gabrielle Union is born. A hair care line designed specifically to cater to the needs of textured hair, the collection boasts the perfect everyday solutions for achieving both healthy hair and styling versatility.
Federal Judge Says Texas Voter ID Law Intentionally Discriminates
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the voter identification law the Texas Legislature passed in 2011 was enacted with the intent to discriminate against black and Hispanic voters
Radical Angela Davis Speaks at Texas State
Angela Davis, the 1960’s radical, spoke to adoring students at Texas State University. She had a lot to say on a wide spectrum of social and political issues.
Chief Acevedo Addresses Concerns in Hispanic Community About Calling Police
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said there has been a drop in crimes being reported in the Hispanic community because of deportation fears.
Black Women Statues Replacing Racist Monuments
As debates over removing racist Confederate statues are getting more heated, two Black women will get their own monuments.
Nonprofit Lands $1.15 Million Grant to Help Black Businesses Conquer Entrepreneurial Barriers
Gaps between African Americans and whites in wealth, credit, and trust are ongoing obstacles that block the startup and growth of black businesses.
Texas Is No. 1 Destination In America: U-Haul
Texas is the fastest growing state in population; adding more than 430,000 people between 2015 and 2016.
IRS Joins List of Those With Questions for VisitDallas
The Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau failed to properly report its income to the IRS, resulting in an investigation and fines from the Internal Revenue Service in October, emails obtained by The Texas Monitor show.
Census Studied Citizenship Question Even After Losing in Supreme Court
Even as it was losing the fight to put a citizenship question on the 2020 Census, the bureau was running tests last summer that it now claims show the question would not have affected response rates.
American Bar Association says Texas Southern’s law school not meeting admission standards
The American Bar Association says that the law school at Texas Southern University is not meeting its admissions standards, the Houston Chronicle reported. The ABA said in a report that Thurgood Marshall School of Law at TSU is not in compliance with its requirement that a law school “only admit applicants who appear capable of […]
Zoom in Style with T. Marie Designs Ear Jewels!
As folks are adjusting to the new normal of virtual meetings and Zoom birthdays, tastemaker Tiffany Custard of T. Marie Designs wants gals to feel pretty and confident while doing so.
Walmart Gains Patent to Eavesdrop On Shoppers And Employees In Stores
Walmart this week was awarded a US patent for a new listening system for its stores that could raise serious privacy concerns from its shoppers and workers.
