HOUSTON – The American Institute of Architects held a community planning event from July 27-30, 2012. The process – called a “design charrette” – included a stakeholder workshop with key community leaders and officials, an open “town meeting” that discussed issues and opportunities for the area. The meetings resulted in a public presentation entitled the “The Fabulous Fifth: A Revitalization
By: Lisa M. Smith African-American News&Issues The Service Employees International Union Janitors in Houston went on strike June 1st because they are looking to raise their contract wages to $10 an hour. Multiple cleaning companies’ contracts expired May 31st. The SEIU Local 1 union has a membership of 3,200. These janitor’s yearly salary equals to under $9,000 a year, which
By: Roy Douglas Malonson African-American News&Issues Congress is the legislative branch of the United States federal government that is composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. Plainly put, Congress is responsible for making the laws that govern the country. Together, the Senate and the House of Representatives share an equal voice in legislation. Congress
While the African-American News&Issues newspaper rarely endorses candidates who run for office, it has decided to endorse Cindy Vara-Leija for the position of Harris County Constable, Precinct 1. “Cindy’s integrity, honesty and accessibility will serve the African-American community well,” states Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson. “I have personally met with Cindy, listened to her plans to take Precinct 1 into the
Don Sumners, the Harris County Tax Assessor, has acknowledged that his office’s incompetence has denied thousands of Harris County voters their right to vote. “While Republicans have been chasing the ghosts of voter fraud, their improper administration of elections and the voter registration process have become the real threats to protecting voters’ rights, here in Harris County”, said Dr. Reagan
By: Dr. Mtangulizi Sanyika The New Orleans Association of Houston, Chairman NEW ORLEANS- The New Orleans Association of Houston (NOAH) announced that it will hold a Memorial Observance of the 7th Anniversary of the Katrina disaster and flood on Wednesday,August 29th, (the actual date of the disaster) from 6:30 to 9pm, at the S.H.A.P.E. Community Center at 3815 Live Oak.
By: Hailey Winston DALLAS- Longtime NBA player Kenyon Martin, a Dallas native, was once dubbed the “gentle giant” by family members and friends. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, on the other hand, once referred to the former Nugget as a “thug,” a description to which he and his family took exception. “He’s this and he’s that, but in reality this is
MISSOURI CITY – Essence Communications president Michelle Ebanks and the “Coca-Cola Pay It Forward” program gives Missouri City native Blake Newby a refreshing opportunity for a business apprenticeship experience. The world’s most recognized brand celebrates future generations of African-American leaders by awarding teens unique apprenticeship experiences this summer with some of today’s leading celebrity history makers – Grammy Award-winner and
By Erica C. Davis
HOUSTON – It’s been more than three years since Houston hip hop giant Slim Thug teased fans in his hit “I Run” with this little rhyme: “Hard times got the whole United States stressin’ / I’m writin’ a book, how to survive in a recession.”Well, Thugga’s bits of financial wisdom have hit bookstores and e-book readers
HOUSTON- Dr. Sharlette A. Kellum, assistant professor in the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJML SPA), Department of Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University, recently earned the distinction of winning the 2011-2012 McCleary Teaching Excellence Award for her “Excellence in Teaching.” A tenure-track professor, Dr. Kellum was recommended by BJML SPA Dean Dr. Robert Bullard for her