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ELECTION NEWS: 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum

University of Houston Sugar Land was the site of a well-attended candidates’ forum for the Fort Bend ISD school board and Sugar Land mayoral and city council elections, organized by Emgage Texas and the following sponsors: Houston Voting Initiative, Alpha Kappa Alpha – Alpha Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter, Fort Bend Voters League, Baker Ripley and…

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Hurricane Preparedness Week: CenterPoint Energy continues significant preparations to get ready for 2025 storm season

As part of the official launch of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, CenterPoint Energy reminds customers and the public about the series of actions the company has taken to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season. CenterPoint will be holding a joint emergency response exercise later in the month as part of a coordinated effort with public…

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Prepares for a Landmark Year and Secures $1.5 Million Kinder Foundation Gift 
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Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Prepares for a Landmark Year and Secures $1.5 Million Kinder Foundation Gift 

The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) is set to embark on a transformational year of growth, preservation, and community engagement. With a $1.5 million gift from Kinder Foundation, a Juneteenth commemorative event, and upcoming renovations, BSNM continues to lead the nation in preserving and sharing Black military experiences and history. Kinder Foundation’s $1.5 million commitment to BSNM’s Ready…

Man at a voting booth
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Federal Court Finds Alabama Redistricting Discriminatory

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. Attorney Deuel Ross for the Legal Defense Fund said, “The Supreme Court ruled that Alabama had violated the Voting Rights Act by chopping up that Black population and declining to…

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Protecting the Health of Black Women During Pregnancy and Beyond

Regardless of socioeconomic status, Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white counterparts. Pregnant Black women are also 23% more likely to have a heart attack, 57% more likely to have a stroke, 42% more likely to develop a blood clot in the lungs, and…

2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Summit
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2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Summit

In honor of World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth, the As One Foundation, in collaboration with a coalition of community organizations, proudly presents the 2025 Houston World Sickle Cell Day Juneteenth Jubilee Therapeutics Summit, Health Fair & Blood Drive — a vibrant, family-friendly celebration uniting culture, care, and community. Set for Saturday, June 21, 2025,…

The first women inducted into the Black Cowboy Museum Hall of Fame
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The Black Cowboy Museum Inducts Women into its Hall of Fame for the First Time

The Black Cowboy Museum, located in Rosenberg, TX, inducted two women into its hall of fame for the first time during its Fourth Annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet on April 26. Acynthia Villery and Mollie Stevenson, Jr., along with three other honorees, were the women honored at the 2025 edition of this historic event. Acynthia…

Woman sorts plastic recyclables outside of her home.
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5 Ways to Be Environmentally Conscious at Home

Being environmentally conscious doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, by making simple changes to your daily routine, you can make a positive impact on the planet while also saving money and living a more sustainable lifestyle. Consider these practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: This classic mantra is…

Top 50 Honoree Johnnie Means Aquatics to Host 4th Annual International Water Safety Day Festival
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Top 50 Honoree Johnnie Means Aquatics to Host 4th Annual International Water Safety Day Festival

Johnnie Means Aquatics (JMA), a competitive swim team based in Houston’s Third Ward, will host the 4th Annual International Water Safety Day (IWSD) festival on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Texas Southern University Recreation Center.

Concerned about Voting Rights in Texas?
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Concerned about Voting Rights in Texas?

Houston Community Media recently held a briefing to discuss concerns about voting rights issues in Texas. ​One of the main concerns is that the Texas Legislature is currently considering several bills that could seriously harm voter access and election integrity across the state. The briefing, held March 18th, featured four community leaders who shared their insights and…