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Know your history: Houston humanitarian Mickey Leland

George Thomas (Mickey) Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, on November 27, 1944. His maternal grandfather nicknamed him "Mickey." Shortly after his birth, his parents...

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Lone Star College named Outstanding Diverse Organization

Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and...
“George’s legacy for those who loved him will always be his spirit of optimism that things can get better, and we hope this agreement does just that – that it makes things a little better in Minneapolis and holds up a light for communities around the country.”

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PRESS ROOM: George Floyd Family Receives Historic Civil Rights Wrongful Death Settlement

“George Floyd’s horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change,” Crump said...
Darren Small and his co-founder Douglas Johnson already have quite the track record, particularly with a popular program called “Reading With A Rapper (RWAR).”

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Houston-based Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Partners with Beats By Dre to Help Kids

Now Jarren Small and Douglas Johnson are partnering with the iconic Beats By Dre, allowing the men an opportunity to provide quality resources for a...

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It’s about time: HPD Chief Troy Finner

All eyes were on Mayor Sylvester Turner this week as he had a tough decision of determining who would fill the role left vacant by...

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Red…Blue…or BLACK? Voter suppression continues

The harder we fight and the more advancements we make, the more they try to bend or change the laws to keep us away from...

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Grenita Lathan says ‘bye-bye’ to HISD

The Houston Independent School District announced this week that Dr. Grenita Lathan is leaving the district. Lathan confirmed her departure during a press conference. saying...

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COMMENTARY: Blacks are sitting ducks after Gov. Abbott lifts mask mandate

By: Roy Douglas Malonson   Greg Abbott has lost his damn mind! The Texas governor announced this week that Texas will be reopening at 100...

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Houston’s 1st Black City Secretary

Patricia Jefferson Daniel has been selected to serve as the City Secretary in Houston, marking the first time an African American has been chosen for...

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TSU receives $8.63 million grant for minority health research center

Texas Southern University (TSU), one of the nation’s largest HBCUs, is on a mission to address racial health inequities and recently received a 5-year, $8.63...

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