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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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

A New Era Begins: Houston Luminary Marcus Sullivan Joins Leadership Team at KTSU-FM 90.9 & The Vibe

Get ready, Houston! Marcus Sullivan, a beloved DJ known for his captivating presence and exceptional ability to create a vibe, is starting an exciting journey at KTSU-FM 90.9 & The Vibe! Read more [...]

See what’s happening along Buffalo Bayou this Spring and Summer

Nature walks, Yoga, and Boat Tours, OH MY! Spring and Summer are looking bright at Buffalo Bayou Park (BBP). BBP is pleased to share a range of exciting opportunities to engage with nature, culture, and recreation along the waterway, this spring and beyond. Mark your calendars with these dates and visit buffalobayou.org! Rachel Rossin: Haha Real FEBRUARY 2 - NOVEMBER 10, BUFFALO BAYOU PARK CISTERN An original, site-specific media and sound installation created by Rachel Rossin transforms the Read more [...]

TotallyRandie’s Texas 2-Step Guide to the Rodeo

That’s right, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off this week despite Houston’s gloomy weather. Each year hundreds of thousands from all over the world visit Houston for the food, fun, family oriented shows, concerts and more! But your hoot’n toot’n good time can quickly take a left turn simply with one wrong step. So, I’m here to make sure you 2-step thru the rodeo with ease with a few tips. 1.     Plan to Succeed You all know the saying: “If Read more [...]

One Year Later…Learning To Live Without My Father

I struggled getting out the bed this morning. I had to fight myself just brush my teeth. But I did it, I got out the house today. Today marks a year that I have been living without my father. If i am being honest, I have been holding it together all year just to unravel and fall apart on this day. I knew I was taking off today. I would do nothing but see my son off to daycare, lay in bed, and wallow in my tears. But a wise man suggested not mourning my father but celebrating him instead. So that's Read more [...]

Houston PR Maven Honors Youths at 18 Under 18 Brunch

We have songs, books, speeches, and more about how the youth are our future; yet there is still a disconnect. If you were to speak to a young person they will tell you from their vantage point that communication is the disconnect. Adults seldom listen to children. Our youth go to extremes to get the attention of adults and its just sad.

Someone who is giving our youth the attention they crave is public relations maven Latorria Lemon. She is the founder of Let's Talk Teen Talk, a platform to allow Read more [...]

I Survived My First 30 Days As A Mother

"When a baby is born so is a mother" - Unknown
Being a mother is serious business. Here I am coming from pregnancy where I slept almost 14 hours a day only to wake up and not feel I haven't went to sleep at all. To taking 30-60 minute cat naps and calling them sleep. Today makes 30 days that I have been a mother. I survived the first month of forever.

Want to know a secret? I had Lennox on Monday and was supposed to be released on Wednesday. I begged the doctor for an extra day, not to have Read more [...]