Trump Wants States to Stop Mail-In Voting
“Your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting.” – Russian President Vladimir Putin
Category: Politics
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Voter Protection or Voter Suppression?
In recent months, several states have introduced or passed legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and participation. Including the 47th president with his executive order. Proponents argue that such laws are necessary to maintain the integrity of American elections. However, decades of research and bipartisan studies have consistently shown that non-citizen voting is exceedingly rare and statistically insignificant. Rather than solving a widespread issue, these laws Read more […]
24 Hour Blackout Begins Friday, February 28
The CEO of the National Urban League, everyday citizens, activists, and grassroots groups are preparing for an economic blackout starting today, prohibiting any purchasing for 24 hours. This is an attempt to protest efforts to end DEI. How do you see this playing out?
