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Florida Senate passes ban on schools and businesses teaching people to feel guilty for racist history

The Florida Senate voted Thursday to ban public schools and private businesses from teaching people to feel guilty for historical events committed by people of their race, addressing a top priority of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

ABA offers insight, experts on trials and triumphs of Black litigators

The American Bar Association Litigation Section has released a new issue of its quarterly Litigation Journal, which features articles and resources exploring the experiences of Black lawyers, judges, clients, criminal defendants, citizens, witnesses and communities.

City of Ali Review

Can we ever get enough of Muhammad Ali? No! And so, another documentary about him is automatically good news on some level. Particularly during these troubled times when stirring up memories of “The Greatest” can connect us back to the best in humanity.

Right-wing SCOTUS justices are not acting alone

The right-wing gang of six justices on the Supreme Court just ruled that affirmative action in university admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina violates the Constitution. Do not be fooled. This ruling is not limited to the elite universities that seek to ensure diversity in their student bodies. It is not limited to education. The right-wing majority on the Court is escalating war on the reconstruction that was launched by the civil rights movement.

Houston native trains to join U.S. Navy submarine force

A Houston, Texas, native is in training to be a part of a 123-year tradition of service under the sea.

Brett Kavanaugh: Supreme Court is ‘government at its finest’

As Justice Brett Kavanaugh described the operations of the current Supreme Court on Thursday, he lauded it as “government at its finest.”

Mayor Turner and Department of Justice Announce Resolution Ending Investigation into City of Houston's Response to Illegal Dumping

Mayor Sylvester Turner and U. S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke announced a voluntary resolution agreement concluding the Department of Justice's investigation into the City of Houston's response to illegal dumping. U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani for the Southern District of Texas also attended the important announcement.

Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2023

Any home without some sort of electronic device to connect with the internet or a way to access the internet is a household that is at a serious economic, social, and mental disadvantage. Various studies have proven this. The internet opens an entirely new world that can connect people in surmountable ways. It can open worlds unseen by the human eye, broadening one’s mind and educational scope.

Hire Houston Youth Job and Resource Fairs Return

The initiative aims to provide 20,000 jobs to Houston youth

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s annual Hire Houston Youth (HHY) city-wide hiring initiative returns this year featuring an online job board and a series of hiring events to provide 20,000 summer jobs and internships for local youth ages 16 to 24. Positions are available from The City of Houston and 537 diverse employers, including McDonald’s, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Calpine, HP, Amazon, United Airlines, etc. Thanks to the support of the National League of Cities, the program has now placed an added emphasis on STEM related opportunities. Starting immediately, applicants can visit hirehoustonyouth.org to register, access the job board, and find additional resources from local organizations.

Discovery Green® Commissions Houston Artists for New Art Installation

Input Output debuts Bioluminaire – a site-specific piece under the park’s live oak trees

Discovery Green Conservancy is proud to announce the site-specific commission of Houston-based artist collective Input Output to create Bioluminaire for the 2023-24 winter season.

Biden showed the Black community he gets it

"It's a simple basic proposition" President Joe Biden said Wednesday night during his CNN town hall, arguing that getting a Covid-19 vaccine was an easy decision.

Trump snubs Bush by endorsing Paxton in Texas AG race

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for re-election, snubbing George P. Bush despite his firm support after Trump has belittled some members of the Bush family.

Houston native serves aboard soon-to-be U.S. Navy’s newest ship

Airman Apprentice Treshawn Hampton, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John L. Canley, operating out of San Diego, California.

3 women missing after crossing Mexico border 2 weeks ago

Three women are believed to be missing in Mexico after they crossed the US border traveling from Texas to sell clothes at a flea market more than two weeks ago, police told CNN on Saturday.

The Prairie View Retired Teachers presents a Conversation with Paula Harris

The Prairie View Retired Teachers and School Personnel Association, Ann Preston Unit presents “A Conversation with Paula Harris” for its Black History Program on February 9, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Julius W. Becton Auditorium, A. I. Thomas Administration Hall at Prairie View A&M University. Others on the panel discussion are Kennedy Dent, Senior, Chemical Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Torrence Ross, Jr., Hempstead High School and Troy Hubbard II, Waller High School. The theme is: “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Present and Pursuing Our Future.”

African American Collaborative Celebrates 20 Years at Toyota

The African American Collaborative (AAC) is celebrating a huge milestone: 20 years strong as a Toyota business partnering group (BPG) that highlights inclusion, connections, and engagement.

Mayor Turner and Faith Leaders Rally Against HISD’s Library Closures: A Fight For Educational Equality!

In an impassioned display of solidarity, Mayor Sylvester Turner gathered faith leaders and elected officials at City Hall to vehemently denounce the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) contentious plans to shut down libraries on 28 campuses, intending to transform them into disciplinary centers. The announcement of this drastic measure by state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles represents a sharp departure from the previous administration’s vision, which focused on expanding school libraries and the presence of librarians to enhance student achievement.

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