6 September, 2026
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BEHIND THE SIGNS: Profiling Protesters 

Social media has been flooded with claims that the crowds protesting in Minnesota were nothing more than hired hands—actors in a manufactured drama. Where did they get their information? “The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists,” the 47th President said Jan. 18 on Truth Social. Two days later, as protesters grew in number, he doubled down on that statement. “They’re paid agitators and insurrectionists,” he said at a Jan. 20 press conference. Read more […]

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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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Buffalo Bayou Partnership AnnouncesFall Program Season

Free Family Fun, Underground Music, and Public Art Abound HOUSTON, TX (September 3, 2025) – Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is pleased to share a fall season packed with vibrant public programs connecting the community with nature and culture. Themed  “A Year in 10s,”  2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of Buffalo Bayou Park, highlights progress in the Buffalo Bayou East 10-Year Plan, and celebrates the unique spaces and thriving ecosystems of the 10 miles BBP stewards. Mark Read more […]

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The Oldest, Largest, and Leading National Black Breast Cancer Movement Has a New Website!

The new website offers the organization a modernized and interactive platform with enhanced functionality, enabling it to better engage, educate, support, and provide breast health resources to Black women in the United States.

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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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The Push for Citizenship Continues

Houston is currently hosting one of the biggest PUSH for Citizenship campaigns in history! This week I decided to take a closer look at the path to citizenship in 2025 thru the eyes of a couple of advocacy programs. The dedicated efforts of organizations like Woori Juntos (Nonprofit) and SEDES, are on the front lines, empowering immigrant communities and Im helping to spread the word.

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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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