Every Life Matters: Breaking the Silence and Raising Awareness on Suicide
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to shining a light on a topic that is often shrouded in silence and stigma: Suicide.
Call for Artists: Houston Creatives Invited to Apply for ‘HueMan:Shelter,’ a Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge Winning Project
HueMan:Shelter is a public art project that simultaneously serves as a social awareness campaign bolstering Houston’s successful interventions addressing homelessness by continuing to dispel myths and harmful stereotypes about the unhoused.
HUD Awards $31.7 Million to Support Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget.
Letters, Research Notes Expose Journalist’s Role in Distorting Emmett Till’s Story
Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie, the journalist whose reporting on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till helped shape the public’s understanding of the crime, reveal that Huie deliberately concealed vital details that could have implicated additional participants in the murder.
LeBron James Family Foundation Inspires a Blueprint for Community Empowerment
Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation.
Transcript: Barack and Michelle Obama’s Speeches at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Read the transcripts for Barack and Michelle Obama’s 2024 Democratic National Convention speeches.
Kamala Harris Makes History as She Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president in a week filled with celebration, reflection, and a sense of history in the making.
2024 Elections: The Ethnic Vote and Voting Trends in Houston
Houston is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. The population includes a large percentage of Hispanic, Black, and Asian residents. According to recent census data, Hispanic or Latino residents make up approximately 45% of the population, Black or African American residents around 23%, and Asian residents about 7%. Historically, voting trends…
Medicaid: A Critical Health Safety Net Facing Coverage Gap
The nation’s largest health insurance program, Medicaid currently provides free or low-cost coverage to more than 83 million people in the US. But approximately 23 million—including 3 million children—have lost or stand to lose coverage due to the end of pandemic-era continuous coverage protections, also known as “the great unwinding.” This gap situation highlights a…
Trauma to Triumph: Houston-Area Mother and Life Coach Launches Free Conference
NEIL Coaching has invited a series of professional presenters in the fields of mental health, wellness, spirituality and empowerment to equip attendees with valuable knowledge, exercises, goal setting strategies and healing approaches.
HUD Announces Significant Policy Changes to Aid Homeless Veterans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced significant policy changes to help veterans experiencing homelessness.
Kamala Harris Selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz as her running mate after much speculation and a whirlwind of last-minute vetting and interviewing candidates.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was known for her unwavering and steadfast commitment to civil rights, social justice, and her constituents.
Study Reveals Shifts in Economic Mobility for Americans
The study attributes these divergent trends to changes in childhood environments, particularly parental employment rates within local communities defined by race, class, and childhood county.
PHOTOS: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Funeral Service Draws Notable Politicians, Entertainers, Dignitaries
The Houston community, United States politicians, entertainers and a number of dignitaries paid their respects to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who recently passed away at the age of 74.
Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign Surges with Key Endorsements and Record-Breaking Fundraising
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is gaining unstoppable momentum as it barrels toward the Democratic National Convention.
Barack and Michelle Obama Formally Endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic Presidential Nominee
“Kamala Harris is the leader America needs,” the Obamas announced in a forceful statement.
Houston Community Honors Life of Sheila Jackson Lee
The Houston community is honoring the life and legacy of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee this week.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to Lie in State in City Hall Rotunda
Congresswoman Jackson Lee is the second person to be bestowed the rare honor of lying in state in the Houston City Hall rotunda.
Black Women Rally Behind Kamala Harris to Save Democracy After Biden Steps Aside
In the hours following Biden’s announcement, Kamala Harris’ campaign saw a surge of support, with about $50 million in grassroots donations pouring in.