In recent years, our small business community has weathered a global pandemic, persistent supply chain issues, sometimes volatile prices, and a tight labor market—and Black-owned businesses in our state have faced disproportionate impacts from these pandemic challenges. Despite those headwinds, Black-owned businesses across Texas are fueling one of the largest and most diverse waves of […]
Efforts to Restore Dallas-Area Urban League is Making Progress
After the Dallas chapter of the National Urban League shut down in 2015, a core of young professionals worked to preserve the civil rights organization’s fight for economic and social justice. Now those emerging leaders are partnering with their older counterparts to restart the local Urban League, saying the organization is needed to help underserved […]
Houston Area Urban League Encourages Reflection and Collaboration for Positive Community Impact Amidst Controversy
The Houston Area Urban League would like to address the recent video involving Mr. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale. We emphasize the importance of fostering understanding and support for communities across Houston, particularly on our North Side. Local businesses play a crucial role in uplifting these communities and are essential in addressing the social and economic […]
Millions of U.S. Households Still Face Surprise Overdraft Fees, Study Shows
Millions of Americans were surprised by overdraft fees in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, even as many major banks moved to reduce or eliminate the charges.
Celebrating 55 years of service with the Houston Area Urban League
For 55 years, the Houston Area Urban League has helped thousands of people to, not only survive but to thrive and do better for the next generation. It’s a commitment that has been part of the DNA of Judson W. Robinson III, President and CEO of Houston Area Urban League.
Retirement for African Americans, Launch of Career Pathways Program, How to Up Your Money Game
FOX 26 is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.
HAUL Launches Career Pathways Program at Carver High School
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is extending its New Project Ready 3.0 Nulites Chapter to Aldine ISD’s Carver High School. The initiative welcomed a cohort of 100 students into the program on Nov. 3.
A conversation with Judson W. Robinson, III, president and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Judson W. Robinson, III, president and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League. This past summer, the Houston Area Urban League hosted the 2023 National Urban League Conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The NUL Conference return to Houston […]
Gov. Abbott announces over $6.9 million in grants to Gulf Coast-area veteran organizations
HOUSTON – Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that 31 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $6.9 million were awarded to 26 Gulf Coast-area veteran service organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Big Check Tour, according to a release. The funding will provide services to more than 5,300 veterans and their families […]
KSAT News: Federal Court in Texas Hears Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 1, State Law Targeting Voting Rights
SAN ANTONIO – A trial began Monday over a sweeping Texas voting law that sparked a 38-day walkout by Democrats in 2021, part of Republican efforts across the U.S. to pass new voting restrictions following President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election. The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of voting rights groups after Republican Gov. […]
What’s at stake in the long-awaited trial over Texas’s sweeping 2021 elections law
The GOP-backed Senate Bill 1 added voting restrictions that plaintiffs claim unfairly impacts voters of color. Click here to view the full article.
Texas Omnibus Voter Suppression Law S.B. 1 Will Be Put to the Test at Federal Trial
“Today, more than 50 Democratic members of the Texas House left Austin…not because we want to — it breaks our heart that we have to do it — but we do it because we are in a fight to save our democracy. The nationwide Republican voter suppression efforts are coming to a crisis point in […]
Federal Court in Texas Hears Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 1, State Law Targeting Voting Rights
[San Antonio, Texas] – Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas began the first day of trial in a case challenging S.B. 1, a Texas law that targets voting access. The case is comprised of five lawsuits, including Houston Area Urban League v. Abbott which was filed in 2021 by […]
Trial begins over Texas voter laws that sparked 38-day walkout by Democrats in 2021
SAN ANTONIO — A trial began Monday over a sweeping Texas voting law that set off a 38-day walkout by Democrats in 2021 and resulted in thousands of rejected mail ballots under the stricter measures, which Republicans had rushed to pass following President Donald Trump’s defeat and his false claims of a stolen election. The lawsuit was brought […]
Over 26 Veteran Organizations Will Receive Over $6.9 Million in Texas State Grants
The Texas Veterans Commission will present 31 grants for $6.99 million to 26 Gulf Coast area veteran service organizations. The funding will go towards 5,370 veterans and their families. The presentation will be given by TVC commissioner and Army veteran, Kevin Barber at Houston-Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston. The TVC approved these grants back in May through […]