The right to your beliefs should never be revoked, they're ubiquitous. Religious freedom is a foundational principal in the United States and is preserved by the First Amendment to the constitution. Unfortunately, religious bias and discrimination maintain a presence in legal and social issues in communities. Being one of the most diverse cities in the United States, Houston implements a unique lens to examine the correlation between religion, discrimination, and the law.
Read moreHonoring Immigrant Heritage Month
Thanks to these immigrant cultures, we have a beautiful American identity. The position that immigrants held in the creation of our identity is often overlooked, but in 2014, an organization called "I Am an Immigrant" wanted to highlight the amazing impact they have.
Read moreRumor Has It...The Justice Gap Has Been Solved!
Wouldn’t that be something? Unfortunately, this headline-worthy development is just that—a rumor. And today is National Start a Rumor Day. In observance of this quirky national day, we’re exploring the truth of the justice gap, not the rumor, with the following facts below.
Read moreBeneficios SNAP en Riesgo — Así es como puedes obtener asistencia alimentaria en Houston.
Debido al cierre del gobierno, millones de familias verán su asistencia alimentaria federal SNAP detenida. Si tú, o alguien que conoces, necesita asistencia alimentaria, por favor utiliza esta guía para localizar centros de distribución de alimentos y otros recursos comunitarios en el área metropolitana de Houston. Nadie debería tener que enfrentar una mesa vacía en soledad.
Read moreSNAP Benefits Are At Risk—Here’s How Houston Families Can Get Food Help
Over 40 million Americans depend on SNAP each month to put food on the table. But beginning this November, amidst the second-largest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of families will see their food assistance halted. If you, or anyone you know needs food assistance, please use this guide to locate food distribution centers and other community resources in the Greater Houston Area. No one should have to face an empty table alone.
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