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NAACP Statement on Executive Orders Targeting Muslims and Legal Immigrants

NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement in response to multiple executive orders issued in the first week of the Trump Administration, including orders banning refugees, targeting visitors from Muslim countries and detaining people with legal permits to visit, live and work in the United States:

"Girls Trip," "Get Out," "Black-ish," Garner Multiple Wins at 49th NAACP Image Awards

The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced last night during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One. The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross.

UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class

First Cohort of 30 Medical Students Starts July 20, Construction on New Medical School Building Underway

Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medicine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital with aunts and uncles who struggled with poverty… and their health. Those eye-opening and alarming experiences gave her a glimpse into the challenges “a poor person seeking medical care” can face.

Three Harmony Public Schools campuses named official ‘National Schools of Character'

In total, Harmony now has seven National School of Character campuses and 13 State School of Character came

Three Houston campuses from Harmony Public Schools were named official “National Schools of Character” Tuesday for their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character in their schools and communities. The awards were announced by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools.

Discovery Green® Commissions Houston Artists for New Art Installation

Input Output debuts Bioluminaire – a site-specific piece under the park’s live oak trees

Discovery Green Conservancy is proud to announce the site-specific commission of Houston-based artist collective Input Output to create Bioluminaire for the 2023-24 winter season.

Houston Native serves with Navy Strike Fighter Squadron

A 2013 C.E. King High School graduate and Houston native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron which flies one of the world’s most advanced warplanes.

NAACP Files Suit Against Myrtle Beach for Racially Discriminatory Practices During Black Bike Week

City and Police Accused of Separate and Unequal Treatment of Black Bikers versus White Bikers

The National NAACP, the Myrtle Beach Branch of the NAACP and three individuals filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina alleging that the City of Myrtle Beach and the City of Myrtle Beach Police Department discriminate against African-American tourists.

Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform Releases Recommendations

The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group.

United Bid Selected to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

The United Bid of Canada, Mexico, and the United States was selected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ earlier today by the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. For the first time in history, FIFA’s Member Associations were given the opportunity to vote on the host for the FIFA World Cup™. They did so by a vote of 134 to 65.

90-year-old woman becomes oldest student to complete coursework at the University of North Texas

A 90-year-old woman earned her master’s degree and marked a historic milestone in the process, becoming the oldest person to complete coursework at the University of North Texas, according to university officials.

IVP Air and NBA’s Chris Wilcox celebrate Galveston School District unveiling of more than 200 IVP Air coronavirus-killing air filters

IVP Air and Galveston ISD host press event and reception to unveil IVP’s Biodefense Indoor Protection SystemTM and honor Dr. Slobodan Paessler, UTMB Galveston National Labs

Megan Thee Graduate: Using Her Education to Give Back to Houston

Having an education can help elevate you to heights unknown and take you places beyond your imagination. Gaining knowledge can be a dream achieved driven by many reasons. You may pursue your education to increase financial wealth, honor a family legacy, and/or support your community. Education has the potential to provide you with endless opportunities. The class of 2021 armed with their education can now take their chance to change the world.

NAACP Wants to Meet with Mark Zuckerberg Over Facebook Hate Speech Data

The NAACP is calling for a meeting with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg following the shocking revelations about its handling of online hate speech.

Bringing that same energy

There is just something different about Houston Texans safety, Michael Thomas. Spend five minutes around him and you can’t help but to recognize his southern hospitality and energy. Thomas met with the media on Saturday after training camp practice and brought the same fervor and tenacity that he brings to the field as he talked about the social injustice issues that surround our society.

Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods' strengths, concerns highlighted in Baker Institute survey

Despite challenges, the fundamental social structure in Houston's Sunnyside and South Park neighborhoods is strong, as measured by civic participation, neighbors' shared belief in helping one another and parents' high expectations that their children will attend college, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Houston Housing Authority (HHA) Unveils State-of-the-Art Training Center, Revolutionizing Affordable Housing Education and Management

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is proud to announce the unveiling of their new, first-of-its-kind Training Center, representing a major milestone in advancing the affordable housing industry. In partnership with Nan McKay (NMA), a leading organization known for delivering innovative solutions for communities nationwide, HHA will provide comprehensive training courses for housing authorities, property management companies, and municipalities here locally and across the country.

Houston Celebrates the Promise of Spring at the Dazzling Navroz Festival

On a day brimming with promise and color, Houstonians from all walks of life gathered by the thousands at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to herald the arrival of spring at the Navroz Spring Festival on March 3, 2024.

NAACP Calls for Justice in Stephon Clark Case

Joins Sacramento Branch in Condemning DA’s Failure to Charge Police Officers in Murder of Stephon Clark

The nation’s foremost civil rights organization joins its NAACP Sacramento Branch in condemning Sacramento District Attorney Marie Schubert's decision to not charge Sacramento Police officers Terrence Mercadel and Jared Robinet with murder for the killing of 22 year old Stephon Clark –an unarmed father and husband.

City Hall Update

Dear Houstonians, This week is break week for Houston City Council. Still, a lot is happening throughout our departments to keep the City on track working for you and to keep my administration's priorities and initiatives moving forward. The city council will resume next week with a special meeting on Monday, August 21, followed by Tuesday's public session and Wednesday's agenda meeting. I look forward to seeing you at City Hall!

US survives late scare to reach Women’s World Cup round of 16

The US was a post width away from exiting the Women’s World Cup at the group stage, but survived a late scare to earn a goalless draw against Portugal and reach the last 16.

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