Danny Glover to appear at Miami conference Panorama of Truth is a popular, life-changing event
Miami Gardens, FL (June 24, 2019) – Fresh from appearing before The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to brilliantly state the case for slavery reparations for African Americans, actor, producer and humanitarian, Danny Glover will bring his spirited energy and thought-provoking discourse to Panorama of Truth (POT) in Miami. The […]
ST. PHILIP’S COLLEGE HOSTS TEXAS SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER PETE FLORES’ GOOD SAMARITAN VETERANS OUTREACH AND TRANSITION CENTER FIELD VISIT
SAN ANTONIO (June 24, 2019)–––After completing a momentous first legislative session, serving on five Senate Committees and passing various bills to better all areas of Texas District 19 that includes St. Philip’s College, a first-year statesman observed best practice programs for veterans in Military City USA with leaders, employees and service-providing partners of the Alamo […]
HISD Superintendent Proposes a Balanced Budget and Across-the-Board Salary Increases
By HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan Over the last few months, HISD administration has worked diligently to prepare a sound budget for the 2019-2020 school year that would provide our students with the tools they need to succeed, while keeping our district on track financially. I am the leader of the largest school district […]
Texas Congressman Al Green Endorses Kamala Harris for President, Points to Her Record as Change Agent
Today, Congressman Al Green of Texas announced his endorsement of Senator Kamala Harris in her run for president. Green, in his eighth term representing Texas’ 9th district, points to Harris’ record of reform and her proposals like her new immigration plan as why he is coming out early for Harris. He is the second member […]
Republican-led Property Tax Relief or Deceit: Part 2
By Senator Borris Miles The 86th Legislative Session has come to an end, and one of the most significant issues discussed was property tax reform. The Governor, Lt. Governor and Texas Speaker joined together, and they made it very clear, they were going to pass property tax reform. For the past few years, constituents from […]
BLACK WOMEN ARE INCARCERATED FOR THE CRIME OF POVERTY
By Oscar H. Blayton It seems like every day we learn about another facet of the cruelty of the American criminal justice system. Ava DuVernay’s blockbuster documentary on Netflix, When They See Us, has heightened the furor over the fact that, in America, law enforcement means “control” rather than “justice” for people of color. And […]
Booker T. Washington High School RS Deer Ranch Retreat
By Jennifer Charles Booker T. Washington, High School Teacher Specialist Students and staff at Booker T. Washington High School recently chose to partake in an experiential learning exercise offered by RS Deer Ranch. Roy Douglas and Shirley Ann Malonson, the owners, did not disappoint, providing real life lessons in entrepreneurship, community reinvestment, philanthropy, and practical […]
Hardly a National Election When Six States Decide Who Wins the White House
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Let’s crunch some numbers in the 2016 presidential election. Trump and rival Hillary Clinton made a combined 250 plus official campaign vote trips to Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin. This was exactly 250 plus more visits than they made to California and New York, the nation’s most populist […]
Living Legend: Dr. L. Natalie Carroll
Obstetrician and gynecologist L. Natalie Carroll was born on January 26, 1950 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her father, Dr. Carl Mark Carroll, was a physician; her mother, Ruth (Carter) Carroll, a librarian. Carroll studied psychology at Lake Forest College, in Lake Forest, Illinois, for three years, then continued her education at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, […]
Houston Proud!
By Jermaine Hayter Xavien Howard has become the highest paid player in the NFL. He had a breakout year last year; he was tied for first in the NFL for interceptions. What a proud moment for this native Houstonian. Xavien Howard is a native Houstonian from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Houston,Texas,Fifth Ward. He […]
