The 87th Texas Legislative Session was one of the most contentious and difficult sessions in…
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State & Local
Jack Yates National Alumni Association (JYNAA) Present $11k in Scholarships to 2021 JY Graduates in the Name of George Floyd
This past Monday, June 15, the Jack Yates National Alumni Association (JYNAA) presented scholarships to…
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Why the Recent “Permitless Carry” Legislation Could Negatively Impact the Black Community and Potentially Lead…
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America and the Spirit of the Confederacy: United in Unholy Wedlock to Racism and Oppression
ABOVE: John Sims, Denise Fowler, Dr. Jordan Simpson, John Guess, Pastor Freddy Haynes, Melvin Richardson…
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ABOVE: Goode Looks owner Lewis Goode and barbers Reggie Watson, Damarcus Kincade, Craig Royal, Christopher…
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State & Local
Third Ward Consortium Receives Grant to Install New Turf Field at Jack Yates High School Athletic Field
ABOVE: Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair and wife Hannah with Jack Yates students at…
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The George Floyd Park: Houston family dedicates property in historic Third Ward in memory of fallen Jack Yates Lion, one year after his tragic death
ABOVE: George Floyd’s oldest sister LaTonya Floyd, Jeffrey L. Boney and Floyd family friend Travis…
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After a lengthy process of gathering stakeholder input, a nationwide search that included a diverse…
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“50 Cent” Brings Star “Power” to Houston; Invests $300k in Houston’s Future Leaders
Kashmere, Worthing, and Wheatley high school students will learn about entrepreneurship in unique new program…
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Alfreda’s Soul Food Wins $40,000 “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grant from American Express
Small businesses are the cornerstone of American society, and in the midst of the COVID-19…