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New Hope Opens Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless Families
New Hope Housing, one of the nation’s foremost providers of permanent, affordable and supportive single room occupancy (SRO) housing for adults living alone on a limited income, celebrates the grand opening of its first residential community for homeless and at-risk families. Located on seven acres at 2605 Reed Rd, New Hope Housing Reed (NHH Reed) includes 187 one, two and three-bedroom rental apartment units.
Home Cooking: Houston Texans Plays First Home Game of the 2018 NFL Season Against the Giants
Growing up, I can admit that I wasn’t the perfect angel. I know that’s hard to believe but it’s true. There were a lot of lessons I had to learn the hard way, which would lead my grandmother to always say her favorite phrase before she would politely show me the meaning of it. Literally. “A hard head makes a soft butt.” If the Texans don’t learn from their miscues in a 20 – 17 loss to division rival Tennessee Titans, they will have to learn that phrase the hard way. They start the season 0-3.
Joe Biden Attacks Trump's Use of Power During LGBTQ Dinner Speech
When Joe Biden addressed the national dinner for the Human Rights Campaign on Saturday night, he found himself at a familiar juncture.
Trae tha Truth Hits the Road to Bring Relief to Hurricane Victims
Trae tha Truth and the Relief Gang are on the road headed to the Carolinas to give assistance to the victims of Hurricane Florence.
Fake Nike Coupon With Colin Kaepernick Campaign Slogan Offers Huge Discount 'For People Of Color'
Some white people are so desperate to be upset at Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad (and be oppressed and marginalized so bad) that someone on the Internet decided to create and circulate a fake Nike coupon featuring Colin Kaepernick offering huge discounts to “people of color.”
Mayor Turner, UH Announce Historic African American Classical Music Festival
Mayor Sylvester Turner along with the University Of Houston and HEB have joined together to present the first-ever all black classical musical festival in the city. The Colour of Music Festival is scheduled to run from September 12 through the 16th at the UH Dudley Recital Hall. The Festival will feature full classical performances in organ, piano, vocal, chamber and orchestral works.
Texas Official Defends Racist Stereotype
A Texas school superintendent apologized and then defended his racist stereotype of Black NFL quarterbacks. Lynn Redden, the superintendent of Onalaska school district, though he was commenting privately on a Houston Chronicle website about blaming Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for losing the game Sunday, Yahoo Sports reported.
Featured Artist Of The Week: Rising Hip-Hop Star, Young Fab, Drops “Champion” For National Suicide Prevention Month
“But I stood tall and I pushed through, just like Arthur, I’m the chosen one... cause I’m a Champion” - Young Fab
Christina Morales: Proud of Her Heritage, Proud of Her Story
Being told that you are not good enough just because of your skin color is damaging to anyone no matter their race or age. It leads to far greater issues down the line. Having pride in your cultural heritage helps to build self-confidence and self-love while also claiming ownership of your ancestry and honoring the sacrifices, work, and love of those who came before you.
As World Burns, Trump Adds Fuel to Fire
North Carolina has been hit with a storm of biblical ferocity. Florence has left at least 17 dead there, 500,000 without power, with flash flooding across the state from the coast to the western mountains. Landslides and infectious diseases are predicted to follow. North Carolina is not alone, of course.
Tom Arnold files police report against Mark Burnett for battery
Actor Tom Arnold is accusing reality producer and MGM Television Chairman Mark Burnett of attacking him at a pre-Emmys party Sunday night. Arnold filed a police report for battery on Monday morning, LAPD Officer Jeff Lee told CNN. Arnold also sent CNN's Sara Sidner a text about the alleged altercation, writing of Burnett, "He's a psycho."
HBCU Representation at its Best: The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities honors two Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law students
Law Students Honored as HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both to represent Texas Southern at the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference, September 16-19 in Washington, DC
Third-year, Thurgood Marshall School of Law students, Elizabeth A. Opara and Veisha Godfrey-Phelps have been named 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars by The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (WHIHBCU)—a student recognition program which honors outstanding students for their academic merit, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit and empowers them to be advocates for excellence and competitiveness. As HBCU Competitiveness Scholars, both Opara and Godfrey-Phelps will attend the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference on September 16-19, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and be publicly acknowledged during the recognition ceremony on Monday, September 17. Both students will also receive an acknowledgment certificate signed by the Mr. Johnathan Holifield, WHIHBCU executive director.
Trump inflames war on Justice Dept. by declassifying Russia docs
President Donald Trump showed no signs of backing off his highly unprecedented order to declassify various documents and text messages related to the Russia investigation Tuesday, saying it wants it done for "transparency."
Houston Native serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan
180918-N-OY799-0209 PHILIPPINE SEA (September 18, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Kiara Webb, from Houston, crouches down as an aircraft launches from the flight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during Valiant Shield 2018.
NAACP President to Commemorate African Maafa
Event to honor ancestors and mark African holocaust in Brooklyn, NY
On Tuesday, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson will speak at the 24th Commemoration of The Maafa at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York at 7pm EST. President Johnson will address the relevance of the African Maafa and the current struggles of people of color in the US and abroad.
South and North of the Border: Houston Paints Mexico Exhibit at the Houston Public Library
See Mexico through the eyes of Houston’s early artist, Houston South and North of the Border: Houston Paints Mexico Exhibit. More than 60 works of art are showcased.
Grammy Award Winner/NAACP Image Award Winners Tamela and David Mann Releasing New Music, Book, Concert Tour And Christmas Movie
The power couple are celebrating their 30-year marriage with the release of their new memoir, Us Against the World: Our Secrets to Love, Marriage, and Family available November 13, 2018 (W Publishing/Harper Collins). In their new memoir, the couple candidly shares an inspiring, funny, and up-close look at their lives while offering hope and practical advice for building a strong relationship, marriage and family.
Artist Invites Citizens to Examine Capital Punishment in Texas On October 10
San Antonio artist Mark Menjivar has been engaged in projects looking at capital punishment in Texas from diverse perspectives for over five years. For Open Letters, Menjivar has invited prisoners on Texas’ death row to write letters to the public about their experiences and the trauma they and their families have experienced post-conviction. At the event at the Rothko Chapel, 3900 Yupon Street, on October 10 at 7:00 p.m., attendees will be invited to listen to one of these letters and respond through a facilitated dialogue.
Sierra Club Endorses Adrian Garcia for County Commissioner Precinct 2
Adrian Garcia, Democratic candidate for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2, is pleased to announce his endorsement by the Sierra Club, which has thousands of members in Harris County.
