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City of Houston and Resilient Houston Recognized with Top Awards for Planning and Resilience

City of Houston's Planning and Development Department and the Mayor's Office of Resilience brought home top awards for planning projects in Texas.

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NAACP Condemns UT Fight Song "Eyes of Texas"

The Houston NAACP is out front on major matters facing the African American community and the community at large!

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Alabama NAACP to Protest Sessions Nomination Tuesday

NAACP President Cornell William Brooks to Join Protests at Sessions' Mobile, AL Office

NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks will join with local Alabama chapters of the NAACP for a statewide protest of the nomination of Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III for U.S. Attorney General.

Dallas Jones named Texas Political Director of Biden-Harris Campaign

I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Dallas Jones (my former district director) as Texas Political Director of the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.

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Council Member Amanda Edwards Empowers Over 500 Houston Women Through Timely Community Event

Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards empowers a crowd of over 500 Houston women through the community event, “An Evening of Women’s Empowerment” on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Houston Chronicle, 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027.

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5,200 years ago, ‘Vittrup Man’ violently died in a bog ; now, researchers know his story

About 5,200 years ago, a man’s life ended violently in a peat bog in northwest Denmark. Now, researchers have used advanced genetic analyses to tell the unexpected story of “Vittrup Man,” the oldest known immigrant in Denmark’s history.

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Mayor Turner celebrated MBK Houston’s Next Chapter and Successes

Today Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrated My Brother’s Keeper Houston’s (MBKH) accomplishments over the past eight years during his tenure and introduced its new Director, Chazz Bailey, who shared his vision for the future.

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Mayor Turner Appoints Reverend Alexander E.M. Johnson as Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board for the City of Houston

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Reverend Alexander E. M. Johnson as the new Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB) for the City of Houston.

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NAACP Congratulates George Springer III, Houston Astros MVP and Grandson of late NAACP Branch President

The NAACP congratulates George Springer III, World Series Champion, Most Valuable Player, and grandson of celebrated NAACP branch leader, George Springer Sr. Springer III recently tied the World Series record for home runs while securing the league victory for the Houston Astros.

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John Whitmire Endorsed for Houston Mayor By Korean American Chamber President Casey Kang

John Whitmire announced today that Casey Kang, President of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce Houston Chapter, has endorsed him in his campaign for mayor of the City of Houston.

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Permit Now Required For Houston Establishments Allowing BYOB After Midnight

The Houston City Council adopted an ordinance today that amends Chapter 28 of the City of Houston Code and regulates venues allowing for Bring-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB) service after midnight.

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City of Houston And Resilient Houston Recognized With Top Awards For Planning and Resillience

City of Houston's Planning and Development Department and the Mayor's Office of Resilience brought home top awards for planning projects in Texas.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Five To The Texas Workforce Investment Council

Governor Abbott has appointed Gina Aguirre Adams, Lindsey Geeslin, Adam Hutchison, Wayne Oswald, and Paul Puente to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2021. The council assists the Governor and the Legislature with strategic planning for and evaluation of the Texas workforce system to promote the development of a well-educated, highly skilled workforce for Texas.

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Search Continues For Suspect in 7-Year-Old Houston Girl's Shooting

Police and family members have asked for the public's help as a search continues for a man suspected of shooting a 7-year-old girl to death in Houston.

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Katrina Burton Named President of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

The members of the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) have elected Katrina R. Burton, BS, as the 2021-2022 President. As President, Burton will guide AMWA in fulfilling its mission to promote excellence in medical communication and to provide educational resources in support of that goal.

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Capital One Bank Hit With Explosive Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed By the Houston NAACP and LULAC Claiming the Bank Discriminates Against Black and Latino Customers in Favor of White Customers

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Houston Branch (“NAACP”), League of United Latin American Citizens, District VIII (“LULAC”) and a former bank employee have filed a major federal racial discrimination lawsuit against Capital One Bank, a publicly-traded national bank. The suit alleges Capital One has engaged in a conscious and deliberate plan to close banks in Black and Latino communities while keeping banks in white communities.

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Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis to Host Backpack Giveaway for Families on Aug. 18

Students of all ages are invited to take advantage of free immunizations, health screenings, giveaways and live entertainment

On Saturday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Jerry Davis, along with Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Black McDonald’s Owner/Operators Association of Greater Houston (BMOA), Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc. Xi Alpha Omega Chapter, W.A.I.I.T, Harris Health, 20.10 Media, 93.7 The Beat, DJ Mr. Rogers, ASWAP and Bread of Life, will host a Back pack Giveaway for Houston area students at Tidwell Park, 9720 Spaulding St, Houston, TX 77016.

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Harley Davidson Texas Children's Hospital Teddy Bear Run

Cowboy Harley-Davidson Beaumont will ride from Beaumont, TX to Houston, TX to deliver over 300 teddy bears to children staying at Texas Children’s Hospital. They will begin at St. Elizabeth and The Medical Center in Beaumont before heading out to Houston.

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Elaine Gracia Leads National Hispanic Professional Organization to New Heights 

Entrepreneur and community activist Elaine Gracia is passionate about two things, empowering Hispanics with business competencies and expanding opportunities for Hispanics that in her opinion, “have been under represented at the bargaining table

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The Breakfast Klub Hosts HBCU Send-Off for College Students

Popular Houston restaurant The Breakfast Klub recognizes local students headed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Fall with celebratory event.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country are seeing a resurgence of interest and funding in the last few years. To support incoming freshmen students at HBCUs and to encourage them as they embark on a new chapter of their lives, The Breakfast Klub is hosting a free celebratory event, HBCU Sendoff. Approximately 150 students are expected to attend. Registration is required.