Trump’s Racism By Omission:
April Ryan, White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, and other journalists of color have not been favorites of President Donald Trump. From telling Ryan to set up a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus when she asked if he planned to meet with black members of Congress to calling her a loser, President Trump has displayed his contempt for Ryan.
Register for the 2019 MLK Parade
Come out and join us as we celebrate 92 years of black excellence at our Annual Awards Gala. Our keynote speaker is Marc Morial, the President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.
Registration is now open for the 2019 MLK Parade!
The March/Parade will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019, as one of several events scheduled to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy during the week of January 15-21, 2019.
Can Art Inspire Change?
Did you know that creativity is the only real form of consciousness? Did you know that we spend majority of our time following rules, and completing automatic tasks via ingrained habits?
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Imam Abdulla Dibba is a minister of religion for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. His duties consist of youth leadership, leading prayers and presenting just to name a few. As a full time, devotee of the community, he serves wherever and in whatever capacity he is needed.
Adversity is the Instrument for Empowerment
Malcolm X’s quote explains how adversity is the instrument for empowerment. New Millennial African-Americans are using personal adversities to aspire to entrepreneurship. African-Americans have social equality, but they do not have social equity.
America Moving Forward
With the Democrats winning the U.S. House of Congress in the recent 2018 mid- term elections, the statement has been made that America is speaking back to Trump and letting him know, “We the people” are coming together.
Dealing with Grief during the Holiday
HOUSTON- Recently, Mabrie Memorial Mortuary held a beautiful occasion of tribute and remembrance for the families they serviced during the year, 2018. The intent of the program was to prepare families for the emotions they may experience during the upcoming holiday season.
State leaders are already getting into the holiday spirit.
Congratulations to Dietrich Butler! The third grade student from Harris Elementary School is the winner of State Representative Jarvis Johnson’s ornament decorating contest. Dietrich’s ornament will represent District 139.
“How Low Will the NAACP Go?”
On November 15, NAACP Houston Branch made history with a 371-voter turnout; one of the highest recorded voter-support in recent history of the chapter. The incumbent slate of candidates led by President James Douglas beat newcomers eyeing for their positions by a 2:1 margin according to ballot counts.
