Urgent Need To Secure Guns as Firearm Injuries and Deaths Surge Among Children and Youth
The Jorden family’s world shattered on June 11, 2010, when 15-year-old Seanton Jorden was shot point-blank in the head with…
60th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act: Reflecting on Progress and Persistent Challenges
The landmark legislation emerged from a period of intense struggle and demand for the fulfillment of the 14th Amendment’s promise…
Houston Housing Authority, HUD Launch Groundbreaking Programs to Enhance Housing Mobility, Support Aging in Place
The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Services Program offers comprehensive support to families with Housing Choice Vouchers to expand their housing…
U.S. Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis
Vivek Murthy emphasized that gun violence poses a “serious threat to the health and well-being of our country.” This is…
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Speaks on Cancer Diagnosis Amid Run for Re-Election
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is looking to once again serve the people of Texas’ 18 District, even though she…
Houston City Council Unanimously Passes $650M Collective Bargaining Agreement for Houston Firefighters
Houston City Council unanimously passed the $650 million collective bargaining agreement for Houston firefighters.
How Did Juneteenth Become a Holiday?
Here’s the history and order of events describing how Juneteenth became a holiday.
Celebrating Freedom and Black Excellence: Significance of Juneteenth for Texans
Juneteenth reminds us of the resilience and strength of those who fought for freedom and justice, and it serves as…
Reflecting on Juneteenth with Laurie Vignaud, CEO and President of LiftFund
As the echoes of history resonate today, the story of Juneteenth stands as a beacon of resilience and hope, marking…
Houston City Council Passes Fiscal 2025 Budget Emphasizing Public Safety, Infrastructure, More
The new FY25 General Fund Expenditure Budget, totaling $3.03 billion an increase of $74.3 million, reflects a $12 million expenditure…
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors’ Lawsuit
The nine-member court upheld a previous ruling by a district court judge in Tulsa, stating that the plaintiffs’ grievances, although…
Rev. James Lawson Jr., Original Freedom Rider and Apostle of Nonviolence, Dies at 95
Rev. James Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at…
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