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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 [...]

Highlights, News, 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 [...]

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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 [...]

Highlights, News

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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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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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Who are the Voters in Greater Houston for the 2024 Election?

23 August, 20240

With a historic Democratic National Convention ending with the official nomination of the first African-American Woman/ First Asian American two months before the 2024 elections, the landscape of the Greater Houston electorate is as dynamic and diverse as the city itself. Known for its growth and cultural richness, Houston reflects not just Texas' demographic trends, but also those of the nation. At the end of July, Houston Ethnic Media held the first of 3 briefings on the 2024 elections, kicking Read more [...]

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NBA Star Anthony Davis and Raven Magwood Goodson Team Up to Give Us the Full Court Advantage on Finding Our Way Back with Finding Tony

22 June, 20240

Mental health remains profoundly misunderstood by society. Often, mental health and mental illness are erroneously conflated. When mental health is mentioned, many automatically assume the presence of some type of psychological disorder that leads to self-harm or harm to others. They tend to overlook the Tony Greene’s of the world who simply succumb to the pressures of grief, depression, and self-medication through alcohol or other vices. Read more [...]

Celebrity, Highlights, Tv/Movies/Hollywood

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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 [...]

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