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Trial begins over Texas voter laws that sparked 38-day walkout by Democrats...
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,...
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Federal Court in Texas Hears Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 1, State Law Targeting...
[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...
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Texas Omnibus Voter Suppression Law S.B. 1 Will Be Put to the Test at Federal...
“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...
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What’s at stake in the long-awaited trial over Texas’s sweeping 2021...
The GOP-backed Senate Bill 1 added voting restrictions that plaintiffs claim unfairly impacts voters of color. Click here to view the full article. The post What’s at stake in the long-awaited trial...
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KSAT News: Federal Court in Texas Hears Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 1, State Law...
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...
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Gov. Abbott announces over $6.9 million in grants to Gulf Coast-area veteran...
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...
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A conversation with Judson W. Robinson, III, president and CEO of the Houston...
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...
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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...
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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...
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Retirement for African Americans, Launch of Career Pathways Program, How to...
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. Click to view Full Article. The post...
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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...
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Houston Area Urban League Encourages Reflection and Collaboration for...
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...
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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...
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Op-Ed: Black-owned businesses are making history in Texas, across America
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...
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Judson W. Robinson Champions Voter Rights in Texas
In the heart of Houston, a pivotal battle rages for the fundamental right to vote. Brother Judson W. Robinson III (’78 Nu Phi), President & CEO of the Houston Area Urban League, spearheads the...
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