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Community leaders, organizations join at Wheatley High School in march against HISD takeover
Read full article: Community leaders, organizations join at Wheatley High School in march against HISD takeoverA march against the planned state takeover of Houston ISD by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) was held Saturday at Wheatley High School.
Prairie View A&M’s Marching Storm band gets attention of singer Tems with rendition of popular hit ‘Free Mind’
Read full article: Prairie View A&M’s Marching Storm band gets attention of singer Tems with rendition of popular hit ‘Free Mind’Prairie View A&M University’s iconic Marching Storm Band wowed the crowd with their performance at the 2022 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands competition this past weekend and also got the attention of Grammy-nominated singer Tems.
Hundreds show up for Pro-Palestine rally held in Houston’s Galleria area
Read full article: Hundreds show up for Pro-Palestine rally held in Houston’s Galleria areaThe Houston Office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined Muslim and Palestinian organizations Saturday to protest against the brutal attacks in the Middle East.
Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in Texas
Read full article: Attorney Ben Crump, George Floyd’s brother, and others march for justice for Black man killed in TexasLA MARQUE, Texas – It’s been a month since Joshua Feast was shot and killed in La Marque, Texas. On Saturday, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, the NAACP, George Floyd’s brother, Pamela Turner’s sister and Danny Thomas marched with people in the La Marque community. Feast was shot and killed by La Marque police officer Jose Santos on Dec. 9. Crump said too many black men are shot while running away. People in the La Marque community say they’re making sure Joshua’s name and legacy live on.
No Mas: Caravan from Houston heading to nations capitol for Vanessa Guillen march
Read full article: No Mas: Caravan from Houston heading to nations capitol for Vanessa Guillen marchHOUSTON A caravan from Houston is headed to the nations capitol to demand justice for Vanessa Guillen. Andrew Rodriguez and others who are part of the No Mas Movement started their 22-hour drive to D.C. early Wednesday morning. Rodriguez plans to peacefully march with thousands of people from the Capitol to the White House Thursday. Rodriguez said he wants the Guillen family to know that they arent alone and that they will keep pushing for justice. Houston is here for you guys, said Rodriguez, We wont let you do this by yourself.
Over 200 arrests made in downtown Houston after George Floyd march
Read full article: Over 200 arrests made in downtown Houston after George Floyd marchHOUSTON Houston police made more than 200 arrests in downtown Houston Tuesday after thousands participated in a peaceful march for Houston native George Floyd. Police said the arrests came after some threw rocks and bottles at officers and engaged in other criminal activity. Our officers have made more than 200 arrests thus far in downtown Houston today/tonight of individuals engaged in criminal conduct, including throwing rocks and bottles at officers. Officers said they are unsure of any significant property damage and will have an updated number of arrests Wednesday morning. Todays #GeorgeFloyd #Houston Protest would not have been possible without the leadership and work of @TRAEABN and @BunBTrillOG.
Trae tha Truth, Bun B, Mayor Turner and George Floyd’s family plan to march from Discovery Green Tuesday
Read full article: Trae tha Truth, Bun B, Mayor Turner and George Floyd’s family plan to march from Discovery Green TuesdayHOUSTON – Rappers Trae tha Truth and Bun B announced a march Tuesday with the family of George Floyd in Houston. We will do it right for the homie,” Bun B wrote on his Instagram Sunday. We want to honor Mr. Floyd’s memory in a respectful way.#JusticeforGeorgeFloyd pic.twitter.com/Db9WwTlRni — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) June 1, 2020Trae tha Truth said the goal is to make this biggest march ever. Bun B is demanding action. “We just want to stand as unified front right now and send a message to the world of how Houston, Texas gets down,” said Bun B.
VIDEOS: Powerful moments from the Houston Black Lives Matter protest seeking justice for Houston native George Floyd
Read full article: VIDEOS: Powerful moments from the Houston Black Lives Matter protest seeking justice for Houston native George FloydHOUSTON – Hundreds of people attended a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown demanding justice for Houston-native George Floyd, who was killed after an officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Throughout the march, protestors chanted: “Hands up, don’t shoot," “I can’t breathe,” and “No justice. She said the black community has been fighting for years against systemic racism. “It can no longer (only) be black people out here stomping the ground for black people,” she said. ‘Enough is enough.’Reporter Hannah Mackenzie gives details on downtown Houston protestReporter Brandon Walker gives inside look at Houston protest for George Floyd