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Hollins shatters record for most individual contributions received by Houston mayoral candidate

Chris Hollins received 2,077 individuals contributions this reporting period, building on campaign’s record-breaking fundraising numbers from last period

After previously setting new records for any reporting period in a Houston mayoral race for number of donors, total contributions, and small-dollar contributions, Chris Hollins continues to deepen his grassroots support. Hollins reported raising $547,027.83 from 2,077 individual contributions, with 1,564 contributions of $100 or less.

SRO seizes drugs, pellet gun, real ammunition from car outside school

A school resource officer in Frederick County uncovered drugs, a pellet gun and real ammunition while investigating a man who was found asleep in a car on campus, the sheriff's office said.

How to Beat Swimsuit Season Anxiety

Even if you didn’t meet your weight loss goals…

Since January we’ve been bombarded with ads urging us to slim down and “get your body in shape by summer.” “Lose weight by Memorial Day.” While some women manage to meet their weight loss goals in time to feel confident in their swimsuits, the majority of us don’t. While we can disguise unwanted pounds in heavy layers during winter, in summer there’s nowhere to hide when you’re invited to that poolside BBQ. Why should we have to hide?

3rd Annual Black Heritage Festival Presented By Ebony was a Huge Success on The Heels Of Hurricane Harvey for a Star Studded Culture Experience

Grammy Award Winning artist Tamia Hill, Eric Benet, Elle Varner, Lisa Dinero, Ty Morris, City of Houston Congresswoman- Sheila Jackson Lee Amongst other city officials gathered on September 30,2017

Over eight thousand people attended the 3rd annual Houston Black Heritage Festival presented by Ebony Magazine. Grammy award winning artist Tamia set the stage on fire alongside Elle Varner, and every girls dream performer the ever so “smooth” Eric Benet. This year’s festival served as an uplifting evening for the city of Houston after the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Eric Benet gracefully gave words of encouragement as he embraced the crowd with resilience and compassion. This years host and emcee was non other than The Session Talk Show Host, Kia Renee!

Houston Elementary Students to Reflect on Dr. King’s Legacy at Foley’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

Fourth and fifth-graders will answer the question: “How would Dr. King reflect on the 60 years since his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?”

On Friday, Jan. 12, 12 fourth and fifth-grade students from Houston Independent School District (HISD) will vie for the coveted title at Foley & Lardner LLP’s 28th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.

Bishop James Dixon Announced As New Chairman of The Board of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation

The Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation (HCSCC) and NRG Park announce the appointment of Bishop James Dixon as the Chairman of the Board for HCSCC. Bishop Dixon has been on the board of HCSCC since 2018 and is following Edgar Colon, Chairman of the Board, HCSCC, 2008-2022.

Beyond the Rhetoric: Why do Large Black Organizations Love Construction Unions?

Yes, why would groups like the NAACP and National Urban League have this long- standing love affair with construction unions. These unions have racial animist. They are the antipathy of civil rights and democracy. Yet, when you attend annual meetings of these organizations you find a big presence of various construction trades sponsoring their events. It is like mixing oil with water. It just doesn’t make sense.

Mayor Turner Police ReformTask Force Members

The 45-Houstonians Named to the Mayor Sylvester Turner Police Reform Task Force

Chair – Laurence “Larry” Payne Director of Strategic Partnerships, Civic Engagement and Critical Conversations for the Houston Public Librar

Dallas Pastor Blasts Jerry Jones In Open Letter Over Anthem Policy

n the open letter, a Dallas pastor criticized Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones and leadership staff over his controversial stance forbidding players to protest during the national anthem. Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III published the letter to Jones this week and his church, Friendship West Baptist, published a video of the pastor reading the letter.

Houston native participates in multinational exercise in Baltic Sea region

Petty Officer 1st Class Dustan Rhodes, a native of Houston, is participating in the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise with 18 other nations.

H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Led By Houston Philanthropist and Global Multi-Hyphenate Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson

Exclusive performances from Bun B, Theatre Under the Stars and the iconic Apache Belles

Mayor Turner and the City of Houston are thrilled to announce official plans for the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year’s parade will kick-off the holiday season by celebrating Houston and those who make our city a great place to live. The parade’s 2022 Grand Marshal Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson along with Mayor Turner, Honored guest 2021 Grand Marshal, Dr. Peter Hotez and H-E-B will lead the parade on the iconic Tom Turkey float.

Rainbow PUSH Coalition Celebrates the Formal Installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as President and CEO

On February 1, 2024, the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas will witness the official installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The sold-out event, six months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev. Jesse Jackson’s successor, will gather VIP participants and attendees from across the country, including notable figures like Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Tashara Parker as the mistress of ceremonies.

Trump pointed to European nations in his call to reopen schools. These charts show US is nowhere near them

President Donald Trump says schools in the United States should reopen, pointing to countries where kids are back in classrooms without causing major new coronavirus outbreaks. But most of the countries he mentioned waited until after their infection rates fell before reopening schools. In the US, the rates are still growing rapidly.

Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces The National Nonpartisan Conversation On Voter Rights

Two–Day Event Will Take Place In Houston, Texas

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights alongside five leading mayors from across the country, including Michael Hancock (Denver, CO), Acquanetta Warren (Fontana, CA), David Holt (Oklahoma City, OK), Regina Romero (Tucson, AZ), and John Giles (Mesa, AZ).

NAACP Arlington Says Texas Governor Shouldn’t Be Part of MLK Parade

What was billed as a region-wide celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has drawn fire from local civil rights groups and community activists. They’re angry over the inclusion of Gov. Greg Abbott as an honorary grand marshal of the Toyota North Texas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & Celebration, which is scheduled for next Monday in Arlington.

African-Americans Face More Pollution-Related Health Hazards, New Report Shows

African-Americans face a disproportionate risk of pollution-related health problems caused by the location of oil and gas refineries, according to a new study released Tuesday.

Maryland sheriff and firearms dealer indicted in illegal machine gun acquisition scheme, DOJ says

A sheriff and a local firearms dealer in Frederick County, Maryland, have been indicted on federal charges for their roles in a scheme to illegally acquire machine guns so they could be rented out for profit, federal prosecutors announced.

Frederick Clay, Wrongfully Convicted of Murder, Wins Freedom Back after Nearly Four Decades in Prison

A Boston man who has maintained his innocence through nearly four decades behind bars was granted his freedom after Suffolk, MA prosecutors admitted his 1981 murder conviction was tainted by discredited witness identification and police tactics. “To quote Sam Cooke, ‘it’s been a long time coming,’ ” Frederick Clay said after walking out of the Suffolk Superior courtroom yesterday. “It’s been 38 years for something I didn’t do. I’m overwhelmed and sort of nervous.”

GoFundMe: Frederick Joseph Launches the #BlackPantherChallenge to Take Kids to See Black Panther in Theaters

After raising $30,000 on GoFundMe, Joseph launches national challenge

New York resident Frederick Joseph launched a GoFundMe to take Harlem children to see Black Panther in theaters next month. In just a few days, he raised over $30,000. Today, he announced the #BlackPantherChallenge to ask others to start a GoFundMe in their community to take more kids to watch Black Panther in the theater.

Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Chair of The Rainbow PUSH Criminal Justice Project, Calls for Release of Seniors in Prisons in the US

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III. Chair of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s Criminal Justice Project, is seeking to minimize the loss of life in prison where the incarcerated are existing in conditions where they cannot follow the protocol of physical distancing and are without hot and cold running water and are forced to survive in cells that are in many instances unsanitary.

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