Author Archive: Bell White

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

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 [...]

Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/16

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 [...]

JE’CARYOUS JOHNSON BRINGS ICONIC LOVE STORY JASON’S LYRIC TO THE STAGE WITH ALL-STAR CAST ON 22-CITY TOUR

Are you going to another city to watch Je'Caryous ( @jecaryous ) Johnson's Iconic Jason's Lyric Live, coming to a stage near you? Read more [...]

The Cost of Mass Deportation: America’s Economy

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 [...]

Trae Tha Truth joins Jammin’ Jimmy Olson for 26th Year of Tons of Toys

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Buffalo Bayou EastJaphet Creek Park Opening Celebration

A ribbon-cutting and community festival for the opening of Japhet Creek Park in Houston's Fifth Ward What: The Japhet Creek Park Opening Celebration takes place Saturday, September 21Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is pleased to announce the first green space opening in Buffalo Bayou East. Japhet Creek Park sits adjacent to a historic tributary of Buffalo Bayou that extends deep into the Fifth Ward. The transformation of this neighborhood park was completed in early 2024 and features accessible Read more [...]

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Kicks Off 53rd Annual Legislative Conference with a Call to Strengthen American Democracy and Protect Essential Liberties

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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 [...]