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March 2, 2025
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For many women leaving the criminal justice system is a difficult transition, the journey to rebuilding their lives is full of obstacles; unstable housing, limited job opportunities, and adjusting to the world with a criminal record. Many reentry programs help women with their challenges, but Women Healing & Empowering Women (WHEW, *an exhale of...
Lizzo is making her long-awaited return to music with the release of her latest single, Love in Real Life, which also serves as the title track for her upcoming album. Marking her first new project in two years, the song embraces a vibrant, funk-inspired sound that pays tribute to the legendary Prince, one of...
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“Congressman Sylvester Turner was a dedicated public servant who devoted over 37 years to the City of Houston, the State of Texas and the United States of America. “During his time in the Texas House, he held various leadership positions and was known as a respected bipartisan leader. He played a key role in...
There will be a legislative committee hearing on Senate Bill 3 on Monday morning on the proposed ban of THC products, which has grown to a $9 Billion industry in Texas. The public hearing of the Senate Committee on State Affairs will begin at 9am on Monday, March 3, 2025, in the Senate Chamber...
[Photo: YouTube] Harris Health has named Glorimar Medina, MD, as CEO of the newly created position for Hospital Campuses, which assumes leadership and oversight of both Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. “During her Harris Heath career, Glorimar has excelled in progressive leadership roles that include medical director, Ambulatory Surgical Center at LBJ Hospital; executive vice president and administrator, Ambulatory Care Services; and most recently, executive vice president and administrator, Ben Taub Hospital,” says Louis Smith, chief operations officer (COO), Harris Health. “As the first leader to assume responsibilities for both hospital campuses, I’m excited about the opportunity and experience she brings to the position.” In addition to Medina, Harris Health has promoted Jennifer Small, AuD, executive vice president and administrator, Ambulatory Care Services (ACS), to the position of CEO, Ambulatory Care Services, and likewise promoted Kiki Teal, vice president, Correctional Health, to the position of CEO, Correctional Health. For Small, the newly named position best reflects her scope of responsibilities to best help Harris Health achieve its strategic goals, Smith adds. “Jennifer has been with Harris Health for more than 20 years serving as a director, administrative director and vice president of primary care, specialty and ancillary services and is coming upon her third anniversary as the leader of ACS,” he says. “She continues to bring her strong experience and passion to the benefit of our ambulatory platform and our patients.” For Teal, the promotion adds to her existing duties of operational oversight of correctional health by expanding them to include broader responsibilities involving the Harris County Sherriff’s Office and leading correctional health’s overall strategic direction. “Kiki has been with Harris Health since our first engagement with Harris County in managing the medical services at the Harris County Jail and brings a wealth of clinical and operational experience to this role,” Smith says. The new leadership positions are created by Harris Health to align with its strategic goals and employ a leadership organizational model used by other major health systems in the Texas Medical Center and across the U.S.
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Many people know Rosa Parks as the first woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus. Although Rosa was known for that, she was not the first. The first was 15 year old Claudette Covin. Claudette Colvin was a courageous young woman who took a stand against racial injustice at a time when doing so was not only unpopular but also dangerous. Born on September 5, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama, she grew up in the deeply segregated South, where Black Americans were treated as second-class citizens. Segregation laws, also known as Jim Crow laws, dictated where Black people could sit, eat, go to school, and even which water fountains they could use. One of the most oppressive segregation laws in Montgomery required Black passengers to give up their seats on city buses for white passengers if the bus became too crowded. On March 2, 1955, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin defied this unjust rule. She was riding the bus home from school when the driver demanded that she and three other Black students give up their seats for a white woman. While the others moved, Claudette refused, arguing that she had paid her fare and had every right to keep her seat. She later recalled feeling the weight of history on her shoulders, as if Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth were urging her to remain seated. The bus driver called the police, and Claudette was forcibly removed, arrested, and taken to jail. She was charged with disturbing the peace, violating segregation laws, and assaulting an officer—though she had not physically harmed anyone. She spent several hours in a jail cell before her mother and pastor bailed her out. Despite her bravery, Claudette’s act of defiance did not receive the widespread recognition that Rosa Parks’ later protest did. Civil rights leaders at the time were hesitant to rally around Claudette. She was young, dark-skinned, and from a working-class background, and some felt that she was not the ideal face for the movement. Additionally, she later became pregnant out of wedlock, which made civil rights leaders even more reluctant to publicly...
[Photo: Mike Segar/Reuters] Houston native Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles made history last night in Superbowl LIX with an amazing performance against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Hurts became the first Eagles quarterback to make multiple Super Bowl appearances and joined three others as the fourth Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. He also became the third Black quarterback to earn the Super Bowl MVP award. He led the Eagles to a 40-22 win over the Chiefs, completing 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns, he also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles previously lost to the Chiefs in Superbowl LVII in 2023, with a final score of 38-35. Before last night’s game, only three Black quarterbacks had ever won a Super Bowl. Doug Williams was the first, leading Washington Redskins (now called the Commanders) to a 42-10 win over the Denver Broncos in 1988. It took 26 more years before another Black quarterback won Russell Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks in beating the Broncos 43-8 in 2014. Patrick Mahomes has won multiple Super Bowls, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to victory in 2020 (Super Bowl LIV), 2023 (Super Bowl LVII), and 2024 (Super Bowl LVIII). One of those wins was against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Mahomes also played in the 2021 Super Bowl (Super Bowl LV) but lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Steve McNair led the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV (2000), but they lost to the St. Louis Rams 23-16. Donovan McNabb took the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX (2005), but they fell just short against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, losing 24-21. In 2013, Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII but lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens. Cam Newton led the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 (2016) but was defeated by Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos 24-10. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles made it to Super Bowl LVII (2023), but Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs...
LUCRETIA ELIZABETH GRANT AUGUST 6, 1925 – JANUARY 4, 2025 Born on August 6, 1925, in Houston, Texas, Lucretia Elizabeth McGartha was the third of eleven children born to John Preston McGartha and Beatrice Thomas McGartha. A lifelong member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, she was baptized at an early age and carried her faith with her throughout her entire life. Lucretia attended Woodcrest Elementary School, Harper Middle School, and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. On November 3, 1941, Lucretia was united in holy matrimony to James Astor Grant, beginning a beautiful union that spanned over 71 years. Together, they raised 14 children, 9 boys and 5 girls, creating a family foundation built on love, respect, hard work, and devotion. Lucretia was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 Woman- quiet yet strong, patient yet profound. Her nurturing spirit, soft spoken demeanor, and calming presence left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Lucretia’s greatest joy was her family. She was a natural matriarch, creating lasting bonds with every member of her large family.
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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 up overnight. Affordable means a lot of different things to a lot of differ- ent people. To the Haves it means that they could afford to build, invest in, and even pay the mortgage, if need be, but to the HAVE NOTS it means it has been the largest part of the budget which includes mortgage/rent, taxes, insurance(s), groceries, transportation, a family, and overall cost of living. This irresponsible construction is called Gentrification, but it’s the kind that’s on steroids due to very bad ordinance written by our City Council. All underserved, under developed, poor communities that set below the poverty level are all experiencing the same thing. ThThe passage of Chapter 42 Ordinance in 2013 by a vote of 14-3 on Houston City Council made this type of Unaffordable development legal. What is Chapter 42, you may ask? Well, it basically decreases the minimum lot size to build on and allows developers to replat one residential lots into multiple sections /lots to build multiple structures on that one lot. NOTE: If they combine two or more of the said lots that property can become another whole subdivision within an already pre-existing subdivision. This ordinance was said to be used to increase the density here in the city of Houston (basically to fit more people) here by any means necessary. Even if that means putting $2,000,000.00 worth of property up to 75 ft high next to traditional single family 1 story dwellings on top of a prehistoric $2.00 infrastructure system. The ordinance only benefits the city through tax revenue and fees as well as the developers through unaffordable housing and landgrabs. You would think the ordinances would protect the residents / taxpayers, but it doesn’t. It really doesn’t matter if you have deed restrictions or not if the city is issuing the permits and approving the construction. You are extremely lucky if you get a variance/ notice of construction these days. Once the city writes...
We are inviting the public and diverse leaders and organizations to protest. The protest will be held at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby on Sunday, March 2nd at 3 P.M. This will be a demonstration of commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting justice for all victims of the dehumanizing, insulting, and undemocratic policies of the present administration. Houston United for Justice Rally, Sunday, March 2, 3PM
...No doubt about it, President Trump desires “YES” individuals in his administrative cabinet, because “YES” individuals do not ask Godly Questions. Thus, the rule of law is fundamental to who America says she is, a nation of laws, and no one is above the law. America’s large economy combined with its vast nuclear stockpile...
The USDA’s 1890 Scholars Program is a scholarship program that helps students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) study agriculture, food science, and natural resources. This program started in 1992, and it provides full scholarships that cover tuition, books, fees, and room and board at 19 universities known as 1890 land-grant universities. These...
By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power, recent federal rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have sent shockwaves through corporate America. While these policy changes may feel like a setback, they present a unique...
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October 16, 2023, HOUSTON, TX – Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress. Edwards raised over $433,000 in Q3 of 2023. This strong Q3 report expands on a successful Q2 where Edwards announced just 11 days after declaring her candidacy that she had raised over $600,000. With over $829,000 in cash-on-hand at the end of the September 30th financial reporting period, Edwards proves again that she is the clear frontrunner in the race. “I am beyond grateful for the strong outpouring of support that will help me to win this race and serve the incredible people of the 18th Congressional District,” said Edwards. “We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s trajectory, and we need to send servant leaders to Congress who can deliver the results the community deserves. The strong support from our supporters will help us to cultivate an 18th Congressional District where everyone in it can thrive.” Edwards said. “Amanda understands the challenges that the hard-working folks of the 18th Congressional District face because she has never lost sight of who she is or where she comes from; she was born and raised right here in the 18th Congressional District of Houston,” said Kathryn McNiel, spokesperson for Edwards’ campaign. Edwards has been endorsed by Higher Heights PAC, Collective PAC, Krimson PAC, and the Brady PAC. She has also been supported by Beto O’Rourke, among many others. About Amanda: Amanda is a native Houstonian, attorney and former At-Large Houston City Council Member. Amanda is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD. Edwards earned a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Edwards practiced law at Vinson & Elkins LLP and Bracewell LLP before entering public service. Edwards is a life-long member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Acres Homes. For more information, please visit www.edwardsforhouston.com
As September 13th rolls around, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to the creative powerhouse, Tyler Perry, a man whose indomitable spirit and groundbreaking work have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. With his multifaceted talents as an actor, playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director, Tyler Perry has not only entertained but also inspired audiences worldwide, particularly within the African-American community, where his influence and role have been nothing short of powerful. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1969, Tyler Perry’s journey to stardom was a path riddled with adversity. Raised in a turbulent household, he found refuge in writing, using it as a therapeutic outlet. This period of introspection gave rise to one of his most iconic creations, Madea, a vivacious, no-nonsense grandmother who would later become a beloved figure in Perry’s works, offering a unique blend of humor and profound life lessons. Despite facing numerous challenges, including rejection and financial struggles, Perry’s determination and unwavering belief in his abilities propelled him forward. In 1992, he staged his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” which, although met with limited success, was a pivotal moment in his career. Unfazed by initial setbacks, Perry continued to hone his craft, and by 1998, he had successfully produced a string of stage plays that showcased his storytelling prowess.
Calling all teenage student-athletes! If you have dreams of playing college soccer and wish to represent an HBCU, the HBCU ID Camp is your golden opportunity. From 8 am to 5 pm on November 11-12, Houston Sports Park will transform into a hub for aspiring male and female soccer players. Coaches from HBCUs across the nation will be present to evaluate, scout, and offer valuable feedback. Moreover, they might even spot the next soccer prodigy to join their collegiate soccer programs. This camp is not just about honing your soccer skills but also a chance to connect with the HBCU soccer community. You’ll learn the ins and outs of what it takes to excel on the field and in the classroom, which is crucial for a college athlete. The HBCU ID Camp is an excellent platform to network with coaches, learn from experienced athletes, and take the first steps toward your college soccer journey. To secure your spot at this incredible event, don’t forget to register [here](insert registration link). Space is limited to 120 participants, so make sure to reserve your place before it’s too late. It’s time to turn your dreams of playing college soccer into a reality.