The tour, which will begin with a moderated conversation in Atlanta on April 29, will see the Vice President visiting several states to emphasize the administration’s commitment to creating an economy where every person can thrive.
Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. was a part of distinguished honorees at the 2024 Men Who Empower Her Awards Presentation, which is part of the TWEF International Leadership Summit.
Despite comprising 41.6% of the U.S. population, people of color represent 52% of those living in counties with at least one failing grade for air quality.
Houston City Council confirmed Mayor John Whitmire’s appointment of Herbert Sims as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON), where he has served as the interim director since February.
By incorporating various perspectives from the community, fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies can develop policies that better serve the needs of the people they protect, fostering trust and collaboration for a safer future.
The court sided with Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow, who alleged she was reassigned to a less prestigious role within the St. Louis Police Department because of her gender.
U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Zeita Merchant has made history as the first Black female admiral in the service’s 233-year history.
Taste Kitchen + Bar, Houston’s all-day brunch destination, hosted a special fundraiser for Julie Gray, a Houston mom and creative arts director who has been battling cervical cancer for nearly two years.
The City of Houston has partnered with the Apache Corporation for a large-scale tree-planting event to celebrate Earth Day HTX 2024.
Non-profit organizations Angels Nest, Incorporated and Mentor Empower Motivate (M.E.M.), in partnership with the Winners Circle Group of Texas, hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 13 for a new nutrition center.
Houston Ethnic Media recently hosted a diverse panel of Houston community leaders, activists, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, educators, and students to confront the escalating crisis of gun violence. Here are some key take-aways from each panelist participant. Acting against the current gun violence crisis requires a collective effort and commitment from individuals, communities, and…
In more than 100 cities across the United States, seminars and one-on-one sessions will empower communities with steps toward homeownership, property investment, starting a business, free credit bureau reports, and other wealth-building opportunities.
Comerica Bank and Iron Mountain, Incorporated will securely shred sensitive paper documents for free from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at Comerica’s Mangum Banking Center.
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Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell has been appointed as the City of Houston’s Chief Economic Development Officer.
April marks a pivotal moment in our collective consciousness: Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Activist Ramona Edelin, renowned for her pivotal roles in advancing civil rights, education reform, and community empowerment, died at her D.C. residence in February at the age of 78.
Nearly 25 million Black and Latino eligible voters are effectively absent from voter databases, making them virtually unreachable by traditional outreach methods.
The Links, Incorporated has created community-based initiatives aimed at reducing inequality that can contribute to improving overall health outcomes for Black families.
To boost volunteer engagement during Global Volunteer Month, Points of Light is sharing ways you and your family can make a positive impact in your neighborhood or town.