NLC Elects Amanda Edwards
Amanda K. Edwards,Houston City Council Member in At Large Position 4, of Houston, Texas was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC)board of directors by NLC’s membership at the 2018 City Summit in Los Angeles.
Are We Losing Our Identity?
In my lifetime and even before, White folks have always been called, “White”; Indians have always been called, “Indians”; individuals of Chinese descent have always been labeled “Chinese”; the same for Hispanics/Mexicans and the other nationalities which are represented across this nation.
Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
HOUSTON – Touchdown Club of Houston’s 2018 UIL High School Awards finalists were announced during the awards dinner just recently in the Galleria.
Cleophas Steele Social Justice Award
State Representative Eric Johnsonhas been awarded the 2018 Cleophas R. Steele,Jr. Social JusticeAward for his work in the Texas Legislature. He recently accepted the award at Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas. The Cleophas R. Steele, Jr. Social Justice Award was established in honor of the late Judge Cleophas Steele.
Jacorey Howard signs with TSU
HOUSTON – Recently, Aldine High School senior running back, Jacorey Howard signed a national letter of intent with Texas Southern University during the early signing period. During his senior season…
iASPIRE Celebrates Veterans
The iASPIRE program is a college initiative program that started with Aldine ISDand YES Prep. The purpose of the program is to increase students’ college knowledge. Students enter the program in the ninth grade, and remain in the program for the rest of their high school journey.
We Must Stand Up!
By Billy “Hollywood” Groves As long as I can remember, I’ve heard “racist people”in America say, “Before We let Black people have power in America, we will destroy this country first.”This appears to be a well-supported opinion, because over the years I’ve gotten to see a lot of racist activities directed at African-Americans in positions of […]
It Takes More than a Degree
I have to revisit this subject because it is an element that is constantly attacking our communities. When I see the state of Black America as it is, and when I speak to many mis-educated degreed folks; I can only shake my head.
Students Visit RS Deer & Cattle Ranch
With the removal of the arts and field trips, many students of color will not get exposure to a full range of experiences like their wealthy counterparts. What educators end up doing is giving kids who are living in poverty the most impoverished learning experiences.
Bringing Christmas Joy to Acres Home
By Nick Jones HOUSTON – Communications Workers of America 6222 along with the Transportation Workers of America held their annual Christmas Tree Giveaway and Toy Drive at He Heard My Cry Christian Fellowship Church. Thanks to Houston rapper and philanthropist Trae tha Truth and his organization, Relief Gang – Angel by Nature fifty needy families in the Acres Home community received a tree complete with a stand and all […]
