Taking Action: Houston’s Response to the Life and Death of George Floyd – June, 2020
A Special Message from our President and CEO On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered after being pinned on…
Fifth Ward Nonprofit Helps Provide 21,000 Meals for the Elderly
The Julia C. Hester House (JCHH) is a 76-year-old nonprofit community center serving Fifth Ward residents with programs including Senior…
Houston-Based Film/ TV Production Company Will Host A Black Ride In Honor Of Juneteenth!
Local production company, KVK Productions is responsible for several notable reality shows on various networks, but their efforts to contribute…
The Death that Sparked a Movement: Houstonians Discuss the Impact of George Floyd’s Death
George Floyd’s death was a wake-up call for me and others. This was a wake-up call because the people (the…
Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors
A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in…
HISD Coach Goes Beyond the Call of Duty
HISD Coach Austin Obeng from Black Middle School has gone above and beyond during school closures to ensure his students…
Statements from the Edwards family and Mayor Turner on the death of former State Rep. Al Edwards
Former State Representative Al Edwards passed away recently at the age of 83. Edwards was a prominent civil rights activist…
Over 200 Doctors, Nurses, & Physicians Received Free Ice Cream To Keep Spirits High Amid Covid-19 Pandemic!
Houston-based co-owner of Boyce Kids Cream Machine, London Boyce has a heart as big as Texas. At only 7 years…
Mayor Sylvester Turner names Marvin Odum the City of Houston’s COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar
Mayor Sylvester Turner on Monday named former Shell Oil Co. Chairman and President Marvin E. Odum as the city’s COVID-19…
HUEWEITT NAMED INTERIM PRESIDENT BY BOARD OF REGENTS
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously named Kenneth Huewitt as the Interim President of Texas Southern University during its regular…
Mayor Turner Appoints Office of Business Opportunity Director
Houston City Council approves appointee Today, Houston City Council confirmed Marsha E. Murray as Director of the Office of Business…
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