(HOUSTON) — The news is not good for those who wanted to preserve the original Wheatley High School structure in Houston’s Fifth Ward community. The…
The wrecking ball that started the demolition of Wheatley High School has been stopped- at least for the moment. Preservationists met with HISD officials Tuesday…
(HOUSTON) A Houston school district officer reportedly fires shots at Barbara Jordan High School after two burglary suspects rush him with their vehicle. The incident happened in the school parking lot at 5800 Eastex Freeway, around 8:26 a.m. Thursday morning. The officer saw two people suspected of breaking into a vehicle and pursued the suspects. The officer […]
As I contemplated my message to you for our celebration of Black History Month, the riff, melody and lyrics of James Brown’s “I’m Black and I’m Proud” song constantly came tomind. While the line “Say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” is pretty clear, in 1968 it was a fresh and welcome message of a […]
Texas Southern University has been afforded the opportunity to hosts the unveiling of the new Barbara Jordan Stamp. Friday, September 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. The United States Postal Service wants invite the community to attend the first day of issue ceremony of the Barbara Jordan Commemorative Stamp. The ceremony will be held at Texas Southern University’s […]
