Social Justice
A Look at the Legacy of the Late Gerald D. Hines, the Man who Built Houston’s Skyline
Houston’s downtown skyline is ever-changing; as towering skyscrapers go up, each seemingly tests the limits of construction and engineering. No one likely has had a bigger impact on that outline than Gerald D. Hines and his Hines real-estate-development firm that has built significant structures in Houston and elsewhere for more than 60 years. Hines died Aug.… Continue reading A Look at the Legacy of the Late Gerald D. Hines, the Man who Built Houston’s Skyline
Freeport LNG Development, LP Pledges $1,000,000 To Houston Area Urban League For Education, Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Center
Freeport LNG Development, LP. ("Freeport LNG") has pledged to the Houston Area Urban League, a commitment in the amount of $1,000,000. This pledge of $1,000,000 to HAUL will be fulfilled by Freeport LNG in payments of $200,000 each over 5 years between 2020 and 2024. “Freeport LNG is pleased to help advance the work of… Continue reading Freeport LNG Development, LP Pledges $1,000,000 To Houston Area Urban League For Education, Workforce Development and Entrepreneurship Center
You Can Impact – “State of Black America”
You Can Impact “The State of Black America” My Father was the first African American to serve on the Houston City Council since Reconstruction. That means in 1970 when he was elected, no Black had served in the previous one hundred years prior to his election. What a bold and audacious concept that he could… Continue reading You Can Impact – “State of Black America”
NRG Energy Supports Houston Area Urban League Toward Combatting Racial Inequities, Injustice and Related Violence
On June 30th, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) announced that it will be the recipient of a $25,000 donation from NRG Energy, parent company to Reliant and part of a $1 million donation toward organizations and initiatives such as HAUL that combat racial inequalities, injustice and related violence. “Today, our communities are overwhelmed with… Continue reading NRG Energy Supports Houston Area Urban League Toward Combatting Racial Inequities, Injustice and Related Violence
“Dealing with a Pandemic Within a Pandemic: How Coronavirus and Police Brutality and Social Injustice Impact African American Communities”
“Dealing with a Pandemic Within a Pandemic: How Coronavirus and Police Brutality and Social Injustice Impact African American Communities” As protests over police brutality continue in cities across the United States and around the world, this is an extraordinary moment of pain for the nation, especially for African Americans who are bearing the… Continue reading “Dealing with a Pandemic Within a Pandemic: How Coronavirus and Police Brutality and Social Injustice Impact African American Communities”
Houston Newsmakers: A Talk with U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Shortly after sitting down for Houston Newsmakers, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia announced she was self quarantining after coming in contact with a family member who had tested positive for COVID-19. Prior to that announcement, she talked about a number of topics including the pending Justice in Policing bill. Click here to view the full article.
OG Barber Game Promotions
OG Barber Game Promotions was established in April 2015. The OG stands for Original Givers. This is a dream turned reality through hard work with a genuine concern for the community’s grooming needs. Founder of the company, Byron Green, has been serving the greater Houston area with 18 years of experience in barbering, with hopes… Continue reading OG Barber Game Promotions
Houston Workers Slow to Benefit While CEO Pay Balloons
As longest economic expansion in history continues to advance, most households in America are getting a raise. But the benefits of the strong economy have not been distributed equally, and the gains in wages and benefits for the vast majority of Americans have been sluggish. Click here to view the complete article.