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September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

‘Girls in Aviation Day’: United Airlines inspires next generation of female flight leaders

United Airlines on Saturday welcomed more than 30 students from across the Houston region, including students from the Houston Independent School District, Sterling Aviation High School,...

by Staff

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

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Register today: HBREA’s upcoming ‘State of Homeownership in Black America’ to explore pandemic, inflation, recession

The Houston Black Real Estate Association, HBREA, is presenting an overview of the State of Homeownership in Black America, S.H.I.B.A., the Houston Edition. The event...

by Staff

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HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award

Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022. The honor, announced at a...

by Staff September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

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Biden student debt forgiveness plan begins, not ends

By: Charlene Crowell/ NNPA President Joe Biden’s recent student debt cancellation announcement elicited a diverse range of reactions– some congratulatory, others critical, and still others that...

by Staff September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

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Largest-ever HBCU Week coming to Walt Disney World Resort next month

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA High school students from across the Southeast and beyond will descend on Walt Disney World Resort next month for...

by Staff September 25, 2022September 25, 2022

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Study finds community college system fails to produce equitable outcomes for Black students

By: Stacy M. Brown/ NNPA More than one in three Black community college students are in poverty, and widespread inequality in community colleges deepened throughout...

by Staff September 22, 2022September 25, 2022

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‘Trill’ presentation: Bun B, Franky Cardona unveil H-Town NFT at UH’s TDECU Stadium

Legendary Houston hip-hop artist and entrepreneur Bun B took over the club area at TDECU Stadium for a special celebration featuring his award-winning Trill Burgers...

by Staff September 19, 2022September 22, 2022

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Houston student among 100 selected to receive Obama-Chesky scholarship for public service

The Obama Foundation and Airbnb announced that Houston local Chase Breaux, a student at Wabash College, was selected as part of the inaugural cohort of...

by Staff September 19, 2022September 20, 2022

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[WATCH]: Chair of Biden’s HBCU advisory board discusses effect of student loan forgiveness on Black borrowers

“HBCUs do more with less,” Allen asserted. “Less is no longer acceptable, and the Biden administration has heard us in word and deed.”

by Staff August 26, 2022September 25, 2022

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DPS offers safety tips, resources ahead of new school year

As the new school year nears, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in and around school zones and...

by Staff August 14, 2022August 14, 2022

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Sharon Wright receives HCC’s ACCT Professional Board Staff Member Award

Sharon Wright, HCC’s director of board services, has received the Association of Community College Trustees 2022 Professional Board Staff Member Award for the association’s western...

by Staff August 14, 2022August 16, 2022

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Tips for selecting birth control when heading back to college

(StatePoint) As college students head back to campus, important decisions about classes, dorms, and part-time jobs are made. At this time in their life, many...

by Staff August 10, 2022August 11, 2022