Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Dies at 74
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation, has died at the age of 74.
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US Navy Exonerates Black WWII Sailors Convicted After Port Chicago Explosion
On July 17, 1944, during World War II, a massive explosion at a munition’s pier in Port Chicago, California, detonated over 4,600 tons of ammunition on a cargo ship. The blast killed 320 people, predominantly Black sailors, and injured around 400 others.
NFL Players Choir Hits a High Note at the Essence Fest 30th Anniversary
This iconic all-NFL choir took the stage at the 30th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
Let’s Talk About Scams: Houston Ethnic Media Highlights How to Spot and Avoid Scams
Houston Ethnic Media held a briefing for reporters and community influencers on the most up-to-date information about scams targeting immigrants, communities of color, young people, and older adults across Houston.
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 a pellet gun.
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 of “equal protection of the laws.”
Taxpayers to Benefit from IRS Program
The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond.
How Did Juneteenth Become a Holiday?
Here’s the history and order of events describing how Juneteenth became a holiday.
IRS Announces Permanent Expansion of Direct File for 2025 Tax Season
The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond.
Greater Houston Disaster Alliance Launches Recovery Fund for Those Impacted by Severe Weather and Derecho
Based on data showing areas with high need, the fund will serve residents of Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties who were affected by the severe weather.
HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide
The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling services catering to the needs of homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America.
VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions
A housing crisis is gripping tens of millions of families nationwide, cutting across political lines and sparking bipartisan action in state legislatures.
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, Medgar Evers Among Recipients of Presidential Medal of Freedom
“Mother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee and civil rights activist Medgar Evers are among those being honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.
Report Exposes Deepening Racial Disparities in Workplace Safety
According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic group.
Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
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.
Black Maternal Health Week Raises Awareness About Disparities, Challenges of Black Mothers
Black Maternal Health Week, which is observed April 11-17, is an important time to raise awareness about the disparities and challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
25 Million Black and Latino Voters are Missing or Incorrectly Listed in U.S. Voter Databases
Nearly 25 million Black and Latino eligible voters are effectively absent from voter databases, making them virtually unreachable by traditional outreach methods.
House Passes Bill Banning TikTok in the United States
The United States House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to potentially ban TikTok, the viral video-sharing platform owned by a China-based company.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge Announces Retirement
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge, a former Congressional Black Caucus Chair and a staunch advocate for the Black Press of America, has announced that she’s stepping down from her role in the Biden-Harris administration.
WHY THE ETHNIC VOTE MATTERS
With primaries around the corner, the ethnic vote is more important now than ever before. Voter turnout in Harris and Fort Bend counties has steadily declined. The question is why? Is it a lack of voter confidence, voter apathy, and/or simply voting regulations that deter voters from going to the polls during regular election days/hours?…