CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
By: Marina Coryat, Author and CEO of Refi ned Communications LLC In a heartening tribute to literary enthusiasm, Sharon C. Jenkins of Houston, Texas, has been selected as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Texas Authors Advocate Award. is esteemed accolade, bestowed by the Texas Authors Institute of History, Inc., celebrates Ms. Jenkins’ unwavering commitment […]
DEATH OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT
By Travis McGee As a parent, taxpayer, business owner, community leader, or overall, just concerned citizen, we must be concerned about the takeover of the Largest school district in Texas. The largest district in Texas and the highest taxing entity on our tax roll. HISD has been the district of the Haves and Have Nots […]
WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE MODERATE THIRD-PARTY MOVEMENT THIS CYCLE?
By: Bill King With No Labels abandoning its bid to run its “unity ticket” in 2024, the last hope for a moderate alternative to the duopoly of our incumbent parties for this election cycle vanished. This cycle began with great excitement in the middle of the political spectrum. e parties had careened so far toward […]
HARRIS HEALTH BREAKS GROUND
By: Harris Health Harris Health System, UTHealth Houston, Harris County and City of Houston officials were on hand last week for the groundbreaking ceremony for a new $1.6 billion hospital on the Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital Campus in northeast Houston. e 12-story hospital–slated to become the county’s next Level I trauma center replacing […]
THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN
There are very few men that we spiritually know beyond a shadow of doubt that their footsteps were ordered by the Lord. Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church is a living spiritual testament to the life and community service works of Pastor William “Bill” Lawson. Pastor Lawson established Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in 1962. Wheeler Avenue Baptist […]
RENOWNED HOUSTON CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER, DIES AT 95
By: Sharon C. Jenkins Houston and the civil rights movement have lost a towering figure with the passing of Reverend William “Bill” Lawson, the esteemed founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, at the age of 95. Reverend Lawson, a lifelong advocate for justice and equality, passed away Tuesday morning, leaving behind a legacy of social […]
RACE, DATING, AND MARRIAGE
Race is an arbitrary socio-economic societal status, not a biological status. God created human beings, not races. Race is a socio-cultural designation fixed by the dominant culture of a particular nation-state. South Africa is an exception, because Whites in South Africa are the minority race, yet White South Africans rule by the barrel of guns, […]
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson: Culinary Artistry and Cultural Influence
[Photo: Facebook] In the world of culinary arts, few names resonate with as much vibrancy and flair as Marcus Samuelsson. Known for his striking blend of global flavors and commitment to cultural storytelling through food, Samuelsson has become a towering figure in contemporary cuisine. This article delves into his journey, achievements, and the impact he […]
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Shatters Records and Dominates Hip-Hop Feuds
[Photo: Arturo Holmes/MG23/Getty Images] Kendrick Lamar has once again demonstrated his formidable presence in the hip-hop industry with his latest track, “Not Like Us.” The song has not only captivated audiences but also broken significant records, previously held by his long-time rival, Drake. This development is the latest in a series of highly publicized confrontations […]
Commissioner Ellis’s Statement on Death of Civil Rights Icon Rev. William A. Lawson
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement on the passing of the Rev. William A. Lawson: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend and a towering figure in our community, the Reverend William A. Lawson. His life’s work as a civil rights icon, educator, and relentless advocate for the […]
