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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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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 [...]

Highlights, News

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Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/23

23 December, 20240

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. Read more [...]

News

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The Cost of Mass Deportation: America’s Economy

26 November, 20240

Mass deportations are often framed as a solution to immigration challenges, but they would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy. Immigrants, including undocumented workers, are deeply woven into the fabric of industries essential to our nation’s stability and growth. Agriculture, construction, hospitality, healthcare, and technology all rely heavily on immigrant labor. Deporting millions of workers from these sectors would not only create labor shortages but also disrupt supply chains, increase costs Read more [...]

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Fort Bend County Voters Hold the Power to Shape Their Community’s Future

25 October, 20240

As election season approaches, Fort Bend County residents have an important opportunity to make their voices heard in local, state, and national elections. This area, which is one of the most diverse in the United States, serves as a microcosm of Texas itself, encompassing a rich variety of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Once a largely agricultural area on the outskirts of Houston, Fort Bend County has transformed over recent decades into a bustling suburban hub, attracting families, businesses, Read more [...]

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Rising Voices: The Impact of College Protests for Peace in Gaza

6 June, 20240

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.  Read more [...]

Highlights, News

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Toyota earns 3 top honors at TAWA Texas Auto Roundup

18 April, 20180

All-New 2019 Toyota Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2018 Camry Take Top Honors at Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2018 Texas Auto Roundup
DECATUR, TEXAS (April 18, 2018) – Toyota took home top hardware at this year’s Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA) Texas Auto Roundup and earned first-place spots with 2019 Avalon (Full-Size Car), 2019 Corolla Hatchback (Compact Car), and 2018 Camry (Mid-Size Car). Additionally, Avalon won TAWA’s award for Best New Interior.

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Highlights, Non-Profit, Travel

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Toyota’s State Fair of Texas to Focus On Harvey Relief Efforts

28 September, 20170

DALLAS (Sept. 28, 2017) – Everyone looks forward to the State Fair of Texas for the games, rides, animals and deep-fried foods. Toyota is also inviting attendees to visit its main outdoor stage for live entertainment, including concerts and the broadcasting of numerous professional and college football games on a myriad of TVs. In Toyota’s Sports Zone, visitors can participate in football and soccer skill challenges, and baseball fans will enjoy batting cages and pitching machines.

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Highlights, Non-Profit

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