7 June, 2026
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The Housing Crisis: A National Epidemic That Demands Houston’s Blueprint and Washington’s Funding

Across the United States, the housing market is broken. You may have read that it is not merely expensive; it is structurally unsound, locking millions out of stability and disproportionately impacting our most vulnerable communities. This is an economic crisis, a public health crisis, and a moral failure across the nation. “Rent increased 9% in one year, which outpaced wage growth… 15,000 more renter households were cost-burdened in 2023,” said panelist Caroline Cheong, Kinder Institute for Read more […]

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Democrats Demand Answers on Epstein Files While D.C.’s Mayor Bowser Issues Update on the Federal Surge

Meanwhile, on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue in the Oval Office, President Trump discussed his health concerns with the press during a Q&A session. The president had not been seen publicly for three days. Concerns arose after the president’s recent disclosure of venous insufficiency.

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Rising Energy Costs Weigh Heaviest on Black Households

For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and homes heated or cooled is not just a monthly bill — it’s a crushing financial burden.

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Trump Wants States to Stop Mail-In Voting

“Your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting.” – Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Behind the Political Firestorm Over Redrawing Texas Maps

“We don’t want to do this. This is wrong, it’s illegal, it is unethical, it is un-American. But we have to fight fire with fire. We cannot… we cannot just hope.” #TexasRedistricting

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Founding CBC Member and Missouri Trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. Dies at 94

“He was a freedom fighting member of the Congressional Black Caucus and a staunch supporter of @BlackPressUSA.” -Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr.

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From Nigeria to the U.S.: How Becoming a Citizen Changed My Life

“How could a country advertise Opportunity, Hope, and Freedom and not expect people to flood its boarders?” In the midst of political debates on who can call America home, it’s easy to forget the foundation on which America was built and the life-changing promise it still offers to all. Read Sulaiman’s story.

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Secure Your Future: Why Immigrants Should Complete Their Path To Citizenship Now!

Citizenship is the ultimate defense against Deportation- Zenobia Lai, Executive Director, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative. In the Houston area, an estimated 300,000 immigrants are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. However, less than 10% of these eligible residents complete the process. Houston is changing that. Read How.

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Five Years Later: How Houston is Honoring the Legacy of George Floyd with The Movement Festival

On the cusp of the 5 year Anniversary of George Floyd’s death, the DOJ moves to cancel police reform deals, while Houston kicks off The Movement Festival.

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Democracy in Action: How Forums Are Fueling Informed Votes in Fort BendToday You Vote—But the Real Action Started Last Saturday

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, community organizations Baker Ripley and Emgage hosted the 2025 Fort Bend Candidate Forum, their second such event since September 2024. These forums give voters a chance to meet candidates running for offices such as City Council, School Board of Trustees, and other local positions—and to question them directly. While the first forum reached an estimated 336,000 voters (with only half of the invited candidates in attendance), this second event saw double the candidate turnout.

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