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[Photo: Facebook] Sheila Jackson Lee has long been a staple in the political landscape of District 18. Her legacy is one of strong advocacy and tireless work for the community. Known for her unwavering commitment to social justice, healthcare, and education, she has set a high bar for those aspiring
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered elevated levels of dioxins, toxic chemicals known to cause cancer, in the soil outside the Julia C. Hester House community center in Houston’s Fifth Ward. The contamination is linked to historical industrial activities, particularly from the former Houston Wood Preserving Works. Community leaders have
Patrece Lee, a former manager in Houston’s Public Works Department, pleaded guilty to bribery charges after orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the city of over $700,000. She funneled emergency water line repair projects to her brother’s construction company and accepted kickbacks from other vendors. As part of a plea deal,
Kevan and Ayesha Shelton, co-founders of Park Street Homes, have launched the “Black Men Buy Houses” initiative to provide resources and support for Black men interested in homeownership. The initiative offers information on financial literacy, real estate investment, and navigating the home-buying process, aiming to empower Black men in Houston
A study from Harvard University revealed that some synthetic braiding hair products used by Black women contain dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), raising health concerns within the community.
By: Jarvis Johnson As Memorial Day approaches, we take time not just to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to this nation, but to reflect deeply on what their sacrifice means to us—especially in communities that have borne a disproportionate share of the cost of war. Memorial Day...
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[Photo: Facebook] Sheila Jackson Lee has long been a staple in the political landscape of District 18. Her legacy is one of strong advocacy and
...By: Public Citizen Donald Trump is maneuvering to accept a Boeing 747 jumbo jet valued at over $400 million from the royal family of the
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WHAT: Harris Health celebrates 50 years of providing health and specialty care to the residents of northwest Houston and the Heights. WHEN: Saturday, May 3,
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By: Warren Muhammad On a perfect Saturday afternoon in Houston’s historic Acres Home neighborhood, the air was thick with the scent of hickory, red oak,
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By:NBC News George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his
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Milton C. Alford was a groundbreaking African American firefighter in Houston, Texas, who played a vital role in advancing both public service and civil rights
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By: Travis McGee All across our city we often hear the term “Affordable Housing” and you also see so- called affordable hous- ing projects thrown
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REV. AL SHARPTON, FAMILY OF MALCOLM X, INCLUDING ILYASAH SHABAZZ, MAYOR ERIC ADAMS, AND ATTORNEY BEN CRUMPTO GATHER IN HARLEM TO COMMEMORATE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER’S
...Women are outperforming males at every socio-economic level in American society. The spiritual question is why? At the same time, marriage is viewed as a
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Warda Binte Zahid attended Nimitz High School and began taking classes at LSC-North Harris as a dual credit student. After one semester on campus, she
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By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power,
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