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.
“He was a freedom fighting member of the Congressional Black Caucus and a staunch supporter of @BlackPressUSA.” -Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr.
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.
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.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their 16th annual Student Leadership Conference which included over 125 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) who received formal training as they head to their summer internships with various fortune 500 companies consisting of Best Buy Corporate, Disney, National Geo Graphics, and more. Thursday, May 29, 2025 was day 2 of the conference, and the students received a special surprise as Disney on The Yard brought out Read more […]
In a world full of daily demands and digital distractions, there are few places left that still know how to deliver pure joy. Disneyland is one of them. Here’s some reasons why NOW is the perfect time to #CelebrateHappy.
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?
This week’s #MediaMonday features three notable publications from the NNPA/Black Press of America. The Michigan Chronicle announces Karmanos Cancer Institute’s groundbreaking use of the TheraBionic P1 device for liver cancer treatment. The Dallas Weekly highlights an empowering event for Black fathers, while Texas Metro News reports on lawmakers urging President Biden to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment.
Are you going to another city to watch Je’Caryous ( @jecaryous ) Johnson’s Iconic Jason’s Lyric Live, coming to a stage near you?
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a critical presidential election year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) opened with a call to not only celebrate the richness and vibrancy of Black cultural heritage, but also fortify our democracy and safeguard fundamental freedoms. Against a backdrop of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to strike down affirmative action programs, and DEI initiatives stalling across Corporate America, this year’s Read more […]
It is an understatement to say that in recent months, the grounds of many colleges and universities have become battlegrounds of a different kind—places where students are raising their voices to protest the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Some have called it simple expressions of youthful idealism, but it’s more than that. They are a reminder of the vital role that academic communities play in fostering global awareness and advocating for peace and justice.