Concerned about Voting Rights in Texas?
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Concerned about Voting Rights in Texas?

Houston Community Media recently held a briefing to discuss concerns about voting rights issues in Texas. ​One of the main concerns is that the Texas Legislature is currently considering several bills that could seriously harm voter access and election integrity across the state. The briefing, held March 18th, featured four community leaders who shared their insights and…

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A Conversation with Down Ballot Candidates – Where your vote will matter most  

On October 17, 2024, Houston Ethnic Media hosted an important and informative conversation, via Zoom, focused on the often-overlooked down-ballot races for Harris and Fort Bend Counties. The candidates featured play a crucialrole in local governance, justice, and public safety. The Zoom included the following candidates: REMEMBER THIS: Info from the League of Women Voters of…

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Houston Ethnic Media: 2024 Elections Get Out the Vote Briefing

Houston Ethnic Media held a Get Out the Vote Briefing with local community organizations on September 19, 2024. They shared vital information and statistics that all voters should know, along with their goals, challenges, and limitations and the strategies they’ve developed for addressing their issues. Organizations that participated included the League of Women Voters, Mi…

2024 Elections: The Ethnic Vote and Voting Trends in Houston
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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…