Publisher’s Analysis By: Roy Douglas Malonson Thurgood Marshall alludes to a very true thought when he stated that, “Today’s Constitution is a realistic document of freedom only because of several corrective amendments. Those amendments speak to a sense of decency and fairness that I and other Blacks cherish”. Although many members of the Black community cherish and appreciate the inclusion
HOUSTON– On March 28, the Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic Development located at 6112 Wheatley, 77091 provided a seminar for small business owners, residents and professionals in Houston on “How to do Business With HEB”. Mr. James Harris informed the attendees of the various ways that their businesses may enter a partnership with HEB. Topics such as: “Knowing
I’m gonna make a change, for once in my life; it’s gonna feel real good. Gonna make a difference, gonna make it right . . .” These are a few lyrics sung from the infamous king of Pop, Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”, the song continues, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror, I’m asking him to change
A fifteen man delegation from Houston International Trade Development Council recently met with Vice President Joseph Boakai on Capitol Hill to continue the dialogue for partnership between Liberian entrepreneurs and the business community in Texas. Last April Vice President Boakai at the head of a high power Official delegation travelled to the United States to chair Investment forums in Atlanta,
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1906, with Rev. Joseph Alford and a small group, under an oak tree, in the yard of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Powell. With the demise of Rev. Alford, Rev. Humphrey assumed leadership. The membership increased to twenty and Rev. Heard was called as Pastor. A new meeting site was set at Brother Eddie
DALLAS– Dr. Georgetta Harding Johnson will be one of the inductees into the African-American Hall of Fame in Dallas County for the year 2013. The African-American Archives and History Program was initiated in 2002 to create a repository of artifacts, documents and visual images, and to honor educators and others who have made significant contributions to chronicle the African American
African-American News & Issues presents: Ms. Felicia Hines who is a business owner of Professional Community Resource Center. She has been connecting people to employment opportunities and community resources for over 10 years. As founder of Professional Community Resource Center, she drew on her diverse experience in job development and recruitment to create a platform for helping individuals who are
HAWKINS– Paul Quinn College was named as a finalist on the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This designation is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. Paul Quinn is the only Dallas-Fort Worth four-year institution and one of two historically Black colleges to earn a place
AUSTIN– You’re invited to attend the Spring into Wellness Health Fair scheduled on Tuesday, April 9th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Davage-Durden Student Union. The event will feature health screenings, physical and mental health care providers, health education organizations, disability services agencies, nutrition and fitness experts, community organizations related to volunteer opportunities, and more. This event is
HOUSTON – The first Black Social Media Summit will be April 13, 2013 in Austin, TX at the Oasis on Lake Travis, located at 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732. The Black Social Media Summit is a one-day social media and blog conference filled with expert-guided workshops, panels and networking opportunities. An extension of the annual Blogging While Brown Conference,