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BakerRipley recently held a community forum on Civic Engagement and Community Development in Fort Bend County.  The forum served as a new initiative in Fort Bend County by BakerRipley to emphasize the importance of making Greater Houston area communities more resilient through essential services like tax assistance, senior centers, and civic engagement programs.

More exciting news for Texas Southern University (TSU) as TSU Social Work Professor Byron Parker was recently awarded a 3-year grant to address substance use disorders through the expansion of workforce capacity. Read moreTSU Social Work Professor Byron Parker Awarded 3-Year Grant to Address Substance Use Disorders Through the Expansion of Workforce Capacity

(Los Angeles, CA- January 16, 2025) – Renowned actress and award-winning recording artist Dawnn Lewis has earned a well-deserved nomination for the 2025 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television) for her portrayal of Captain Carol Freeman i… Read moreCelebrated Actress, Dawnn Lewis, Nominated for 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance in Star Trek: Lower Decks

The Sentencing Project, an advocacy organization promoting humane responses to crime, has released its report, “A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long-Term Imprisonment in the United States.” The report provides a detailed analysis of life sentences, revealing that nearly 20… Read moreRacial Disparities and Youth Sentencing Mark U.S. Life Sentencing Practices

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The Biden-Harris Administration has also implemented broader reforms to address the root causes of medical debt, including enforcing requirements for tax-exempt hospitals to provide financial assistance, simplifying debt forgiveness processes for veterans, and protecting consumers from surpr… Read moreVice President Harris Announces Final Rule to Remove Medical Debt from Credit Reports