The Empowered You: Houston Senior Citizens Conference
Recently, more than 1,100 senior citizens from across the state attended Houston City Council Member Amanda Edwards’ The Empowered You: Houston Senior Citizens Conference. It served as a one-stop-shop event which provided resources and information to help senior citizens thrive in this season of their lives.
Can Homecoming Influence our College Choices
Coming home to the people who knew you before you embarked upon any portion of success. They knew you when you were struggling to become the person you desired to be and they loved and guided you regardless.
The Cost of Leadership
I thought on his words of wisdom as I pondered over the outcome of the most recent mid-term elections which heavily impacted our nation. I paralleled what I saw in several of the electoral races to one thought: Good versus Evil.
Black Women, Pregnancy and Death
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) reported that “women in the U.S. are more likely to die from childbirth or a pregnancy related cause than other women in the developed world.” As a nation that is developed and filled with many technological advances, you would think that this would not be the case.
The Young Guns vs. The Old Skool
They have a saying in Dallas called Eat Greedy. In the City of Houston that’s what local politicians seem to do. While everyone was been caught up in the mid-term elections, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), was getting ready for its own elections.
What the Hell is Going on at the NAACP?
As a Black man in the city of Houston, personally I feel like the current NAACP leadership has ran its course. The only member Itrust at this point is Dr. Carolyn Evans Shabazz.She is very active in the community and always fighting for the rights of her people.
Trump-loving congressman Steve King boldly declares that white people are the greatest.
“This whole ‘white people’ business, though, does get a little tired, Charlie. I mean, I’d ask you to go back through history and figure out, where are these contributions that have been made by these other categories of people that you’re talking about? Where did any other sub-group of people contribute to civilization?”
Trump: America’s Nightmare
The violent deadly divisive evil behavior we have shockingly witnessed since Donald Trump has been President, is the reason our nation is living an “American Nightmare” created by this hate-inspired President.
SSLW Celebrates National Make a Difference Day
First, the fun-filled day began with a complimentary, home-cooked breakfast by East Beast Catering which consisted of eggs, biscuits, oatmeal, grits, bacon, sausage and orange juice for 25 residents and 9 staff members.
HISD Board is at it Again!
What happened last Thursday night to Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan was, without a doubt, racism at its finest. Now, I know for a fact it was racism. The removal of Lathan was a slap in the face. I have never in all my life seen open racism from racists as it pertains to children.
