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

2 June, 20250

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. Read more [...]

Education, Highlights, News, Non-Profit, Politics

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

22 May, 20250

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. Read more [...]

Highlights, News, Politics

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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

3 May, 20250

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. Read more [...]

Highlights, Politics

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Success in Business Presents: Pathways to Prime MWBE Procurement Forum and Empowerment Workshops

14 April, 20250

In Harris County, opportunity hasn’t always looked like us (minority women). For far too long, Minority-owned businesses—especially those led by women, more specifically Black women—have stood outside of billion-dollar rooms, knocking politely and being told to wait. But the Pathways to Prime MWBE Procurement Forum and Empowerment Workshops isn’t just another event—it’s a battering ram to those closed doors. And for the Black community, it’s a lifeline. Let’s be honest: Read more [...]

Business News, Highlights, Non-Profit

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24 Hour Blackout Begins Friday, February 28

28 February, 20250

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? Read more [...]

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TRAVIS SCOTT HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CACTUS JACK FOUNDATION HBCU CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CLASSIC

18 February, 20250

KICKING OFF THE THREE-DAY COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT SPOTLIGHTING HBCU EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSTON ASTROS AT DAIKIN PARK FEATURING AN ALL-STAR PLAYER LINEUP THAT INCLUDED TRAVIS SCOTT, TYLA, METRO BOOMIN, REGGIE JACKSON, C.J. STROUD, JOSE CANSECO, TEYANA TAYLOR, SLIM THUG, OZUNA, AMBER ROSE, SWAE LEE, ROBINSON CANO, DAMAR HAMLIN, SYDNEY THOMAS AND MORE FROM THE WORLDS OF MUSIC, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT - RAJON RONDO WINS MVP AWARDCACTUS JACK FOUNDATION HOSTED THEIR 2ND ANNUAL SOCIAL Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Sports

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What’s Next for Immigrants in 2025? A Crossroads of Uncertainty and Hope

4 February, 20250

America’s immigration landscape in 2025 is at a crossroads. With shifting policies, economic realities, and a divided political climate, immigrants—documented and undocumented—face an uncertain yet pivotal moment. The next steps will require resilience, advocacy, and strategic navigation of evolving laws. A roundtable briefing with Houston Ethnic Media Services took place at the end of January to discuss the new heightened immigration enforcement strategies from the new administration.  A Read more [...]

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Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/30

30 December, 20240

The last #MediaMonday of 2024 highlights Bayou Beat News, founded by Nakia Cooper, focusing on Houston's culture. They report on the successful Beyoncé performance during the NFL Christmas Gameday. Additionally, The Chicago Defender addresses Trump supporters realizing election consequences. Lastly, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 do you celebrate it? Read more [...]

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Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/16

16 December, 20240

Every Monday, I spotlight three publications from the Black Press of America on Instagram and TikTok. This week features the Sacramento Observer's coverage of Kevin McCarty becoming Sacramento's second African American mayor, the Washington Informer's new online lottery for Supreme Court access, and The Westside Gazette's investigation into a racist incident involving a teacher. Read more [...]

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Trae Tha Truth joins Jammin’ Jimmy Olson for 26th Year of Tons of Toys

25 November, 20240

Houston, TX – November 18, 2024: Jammin' Jimmy Olson and Trae Tha Truth will be helping Children, Seniors, and Veterans in need in the Houston Area, this holiday season with their Tons of Toys and Food Drive starting November 29, 2024, at 8:00 am until December 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm at Walmart 2727 Dunvale Rd. Houston, TX 77063. Jammin’ Jimmy Olson has been doing radio since 1988 in Houston where he ranked #1 on several stations. Jimmy’s calling has always been helping children in need, Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, News, Non-Profit

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