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May 8, 2023  |  In Local Media, Social Justice

Commentary: Proposed bills in Texas attack local communities

Texans are witnessing one of the most extreme, authoritarian and discriminatory legislative sessions in years. Bills moving through the Legislature would make Texas law dramatically more anti-immigrant; radically reduce the power of local governments, courts and prosecutors; diminish, criminalize and encourage interference with voting rights; and even impose extreme authoritarian views about what can be […]

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May 3, 2023  |  In Local Media

Growing Houston Innovation Hub Announces New Workforce Partnership

Houston’s The Ion announced this week that it will partner with New York-based Per Scholas as its new workforce development partner. The partnership is part of the Ion District’s Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) that was approved by Houston City Council in late 2021. The $15.3 million agreement aimed to ensure that the 12-block innovation hub developed by […]

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April 16, 2023  |  In Local Media, Social Justice

Ep. 151 – Houston Area Urban League | Imagine Excellence Inc.

Judson Robinson, CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, talks to KG Smooth about the Texas Education Agency taking over Houston Independent School District. We also talk about the state of education and what really needs to be done. Click here to listen to the full interview.

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April 5, 2023  |  In Health and Wellness Initiative News, Local Media

A Conversation About Covid: Hosted by Larry Jones and The Houston Area Urban League

Did you know our friends at Houston Area Urban League have vaccinated over 5,000 people in the Houston area since the pandemic. We are here to talk to a few of our friends at the Urban League to talk to us about their continued efforts as well as their goals for 2023. Click here to […]

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Houston workers slow to benefit while CEO pay balloons
March 24, 2023  |  In Economic Empowerment Center News, Local Media

PNC to Bring Mobile Branch Bank to Houston’s Avenue Center

PNC is bringing a mobile bank branch to Houston’s Avenue Center in the Near Northside neighborhood later this month.  The 30-foot long branch on wheels will offer most of the features and services of a traditional brick-and-mortar branch, as well as educational seminars on homebuying, money management, and other topics. It officially opens March 31. […]

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March 17, 2023  |  In Local Media, Social Justice

Greater Houston Coalition for Justice files lawsuit against TEA, Gov. Abbott

Leaders from the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice said at a Thursday press conference that they are filing a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over their decision to seize control of the Houston Independent School District.

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March 16, 2023  |  In Local Media, Social Justice

Greater Houston Coalition Justice files lawsuit on behalf of Houston ISD against TEA for ‘discrimination’

HOUSTON – The Greater Houston Coalition Justice announced Thursday the filing of a lawsuit for discrimination against the Texas Education Agency on behalf of the Houston Independent School District following the agency’s decision to take over the school district, according to a news release. The organization said the third-party complaint includes the State of Texas, Gov. Greg […]

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March 9, 2023  |  In Economic Empowerment Center News, Local Media

Small Banks, ‘Giant’ Fees: These Two Texas Banks Lead the Nation in Collecting Overdrafts

Two Texas banks are accused of taking advantage of low-income customers after they charged clients $330 million in overdraft and other fees in 2022. First National Bank Texas, headquartered in Killeen, reported $128 million in service charges and fees during 2022, including $91 million in overdraft fees. Woodforest National Bank, based in The Woodlands, said […]

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From Rental Relief to Food Assistance, How You Can Get Help in Houston and Surrounding Areas
February 16, 2023  |  In Economic Empowerment Center News, Local Media

Houston Area Urban League joins the Virtual Who’s Hiring Job Fair

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In honor of Black History Month, this week’s ABC13 Who’s Hiring job fair features guests who belong to an agency that focuses on empowering communities and changing lives.  For nearly three years, ABC13 has partnered with Workforce Solutions to host a weekly virtual job fair. During the event, recruiters answer calls […]

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November 2, 2022  |  In Local Media

Houston Area Urban League Gifted $4.2 Million from Billionaire Philanthropist

HOUSTON – Billionaire Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is helping local urban league chapters across the nation by donating millions in support. Scott signed, ‘The Giving Pledge,’ promising to give away most of her fortune. “This is a transformational gift,” says Eric Goodie, Sr. Vice President of the Houston Area Urban League. Click here to view full […]

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Transformational Gift from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott will Allow Houston Area Urban League to Dramatically Expand and Enhance Empowerment
October 31, 2022  |  In Local Media

Transformational Gift from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott will Allow Houston Area Urban League to Dramatically Expand and Enhance Empowerment

The Houston Area Urban League today announced a transformational gift that will allow the organization to dramatically expand and enhance the reach of its empowerment programs. Philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott has donated $4.2 Million, the largest single contribution in the Houston Area Urban League’s 54-year history! Click here to view the complete article.

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October 31, 2022  |  In Local Media

Houston Area Urban League receives its largest single donation ever from MacKenzie Scott

The Houston organization is one of 25 Urban League affiliates that received similar donations from Scott. Click here to view the full article.

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From Rental Relief to Food Assistance, How You Can Get Help in Houston and Surrounding Areas
August 15, 2021  |  In Local Media

13 Investigates racial disparities among Harris County homeowners

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Ruby Samuels stands in the front yard of her Houston home, she’s quick to point out it’s not actually hers.  She doesn’t own it, and despite living in the U.S. for 21 years, she’s faced one challenge after another as she works toward homeownership. Click here to view the full article.

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From Rental Relief to Food Assistance, How You Can Get Help in Houston and Surrounding Areas
May 12, 2021  |  In Local Media

‘I feel like I can breathe’ Third Ward resident gets rent paid with help of city councilwoman

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Even though the start of the Atlantic hurricane season is just three weeks away, many families in Houston are still rebuilding their lives after February’s winter storm.  That includes one woman in the Third Ward. Shannon Sublett lives paycheck to paycheck, and that means she is always one disaster away from […]

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March 26, 2021  |  In Local Media

Stronger Houston: Bridging the Unemployment Gap for People of Color

HOUSTON – Meka Diamond lost her job as a part-time executive assistant when the insurance company she worked for shut down one year ago at the beginning of the pandemic. She’s been looking for a steady paycheck ever since. Click here to view full article.

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