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Fieger files $100 Million Lawsuit against Michigan Group Home for Suffocation death of child

Nationally known trial lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, along with Jon Marko has filed today a $100 Million Dollar lawsuit against Sequel Youth Services and Lakeside for Children, among others, as a result of the suffocation death of Cornelius Frederick, age 16 on May 1, 2020 (25 days before George Floyd's death),

Racial Reconciliation in the Heart of New Orleans

A Caucasian Pastor, Dean Sunseri, and an African American Pastor, George Green, organized a peaceful protest in the Heart of New Orleans that resulted in a radical shift in the atmosphere of the city. After the tragic death of George Floyd, these Pastors felt led to do a 30 minute Kneel Down in Jackson Square as a sign of submission to God, in a spirit of repentance and forgiveness.

Consulate General of India celebrated Sixth Annual International Day of Yoga with virtual event

With the theme ‘Ghar Ghar se Yoga - Yoga at Home,’ and in partnership with various organizations, the annual celebration of yoga recognized the ‘Corona Warriors’ - the front line workers and first re

The Consulate General of India in Houston, in collaboration with several supporting organizations, turned living rooms into yoga studios on Sunday, June 21, 2020 in honor of the Sixth International Day of Yoga (IDY), with a virtual event streamed live from India House and broadcast through the Consulate General of India Houston Facebook page, as well as the Facebook page of India House. This year’s event brought together families and yoga enthusiasts around the country together virtually to create a sense of community with the theme “Ghar Ghar Se Yoga - Yoga at Home” to achieve physical fitness and mental well-being.

Global Healthcare System On Precipice Of Extraordinary Change

When was the last time you drove to your local bank to deposit a check? Or held a paper airline ticket in your hand? Technology has drastically transformed how we interact with businesses, but the healthcare industry has been slow to adapt … until now.

An Update from Council Member Davis

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a new mask order, mandating businesses to require wearing of face masks, starting today.

Houston Community College Hit With $100 Million Dollar Racial Discrimination Class Action Suit Filed On Behalf of Black Employees on Juneteenth

A $100 million racial discrimination lawsuit has been filed in a Houston, Texas state district court on behalf of hundreds of Black present and former employees of the Houston Community College (“HCC”). The suit was intentionally filed Friday, June 19, 2020– “Juneteenth—the anniversary date that Black slaves in Texas learned they had been freed from slavery two years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln.

Harris County Clerk Launches New Public Service Announcement “Vote Early and Stay Safe”

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a lack of immunity to COVID may be considered as a factor in determining whether in-person voting creates a “likelihood of injury” to the voter’s health, but it cannot be the sole factor. It is the responsibility of voters to make their own health determinations, and the County Clerk’s Office does not have the authority or ability to question the voter’s judgment. If a voter applies for a mail ballot and checks one of the four categories of eligibility, the County Clerk’s Office will send you a ballot.

Why Black Wealth Matters in White America

… and what blacks must learn to survive this new economy

A person wearing a suit and tie Description automatically generatedThe general population, otherwise known as the 99%, have a love/hate relationship with wealth. They resent those who have it, but spend their lives attempting to get it for themselves, all the while self-sabotaging that effort in ways that are avoidable if they knew the rules of the rich. Yes, the rich have rules. The reason most individuals, and certainly the majority of Black Americans, never accumulate any substantial savings is because they do not understand the nature of money and how it works.

What Kind of Principal Turns Around A Failing School?

A Visionary Change-Maker/Activist From Houston

Heroes live among us but are so busy “saving the world” that they often exist under the radar and go unrecognized. Luckily for us, legendary educator/activist and author, Dr. Bertie Simmons wrote it all down in a memoir that spans her life before, during and after the turning around of a failing school - and not without controversy.

Subcommittee Chairman Raskin’s Opening Statement at Briefing on Abusive Policing Practices and Need for Justice in Reform Act

Below is Chairman Jamie Raskin’s prepared opening statement for today’s hearing on on “Voices from the Front: An Overdue Reckoning with Structural Racism in Policing”.

Support Your Immune System with Grapes

Boosting immune function through a healthy diet has become an important new focus for many people these days. One key dietary recommendation is to eat more fruits and vegetables each day to improve immune function and prevent heart disease and diabetes. When looking to guide your family to healthier snacks and meals or simply trying to mix up your at-home menu, success can be as simple as rethinking the ingredients you choose to use, including your favorite produce, such as grapes.

Welcome to the Hill: Prairie View A&M University Hires New Director of Athletics

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has announced the hiring of Dr. Donald Reed as its new Director of Athletics. He will begin his official duties starting July 15, 2020, and will replace interim Associate Athletic Director Alicia Pete, who has served in the role after former AD Fred Washington resigned in August 2019 for personal reasons.

COMMENTARY: Faith and Common-Sense, Ways to Fight Coronavirus

Fannie Mae Miles Bradford, at 89, has experienced more in her lifetime than many of the government officials who are advising us about our lives today. So, Mrs. Bradford is approaching the coronavirus scare with similar stamina that has seen her through many nerve shattering eras.

Racism Is the Great Divider

"I can't breathe," pled George Floyd in Minneapolis and Erik Garner in New York City and Javier Ambler in Austin, Texas, before police killed them. Amid the protests against brutality, Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, whom police found asleep in his car, was shot twice in the back and killed. In Austin, Justin Howell lies in critical condition in the hospital shot during a protest by a policeman using a "less-lethal weapon." His mistake?

Black Fathers: The Heavy Weight On Their Minds

“Dad changed the world,” said a proud six-year-old Gianna, the youngest daughter of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed by a former Minnesota police officer after he put his knee on the neck of Floyd for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Most children are like Gianna in putting their dads on pedestals believing that they are fearless, strong, and will protect them at all cost. However, in the eyes of America, Black fathers are viewed in a different light making them have a bad wrap.

Atlanta officer will testify against former cop who killed Brooks, DA says

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said that Devin Brosnan, the other officer on the scene during the killing of Rayshard Brooks, "has now become a state's witness."

Atlanta Police Officer Who Killed Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder

The Atlanta Police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks at a Wendy's parking lot last week was charged with felony murder and other charges, Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced Wednesday.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher with Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) with the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award. This distinction honors the top 20 members of the House of Representatives and top 10 Senators who have demonstrated bipartisan leadership critical to advancing policies that support America’s free enterprise system.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is Organizing a Leadership Summit to Address Racism in America

The Nation Needs an Immediate Cure for Racism, Just Like the Coronavirus, SCLC Leader Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says

Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), announced today that the civil rights organization is organizing a major summit of leaders to help America find a cure for racism.

Art Colony Association Announces Launch of Online Bayou City Art Festival Marketplace

The Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the producer of Bayou City Art Festival, has announced the launch of its online festival marketplace with 30 merchandise items available for purchase at www.artcolonyassociation.org/store.

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