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Mickey Leland legacy: Where does it stand in 2025?

by Aswad WalkerNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Mickey Leland’s political and humanitarian legacy faces a challenge of awareness in 2025.

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What are we doing to raise up the next Sheila, Mickey and Barbara?

by Aswad WalkerSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

State Sen. Borris Miles braces for GOP redistricting, urges voter turnout

by Tannistha SinhaAugust 15, 2025August 17, 2025

Beyond the ballot: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth talks running elections

by Tannistha SinhaJune 16, 2025June 23, 2025

Race for 18th Congressional District heats up, candidates vie to define a post-Jackson Lee, Turner era

by Tannistha SinhaMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025

Renaming IAH terminal E after Sheila Jackson Lee: a necessary tribute to the fierce Congresswoman

by Tannistha SinhaMay 6, 2025May 7, 2025

U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner. Credit: Lucio Vasquez/Houston Public Media.

2025 Ones to Watch

Houston’s Game Changers to Watch in 2025

by Aswad WalkerDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

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The Celestial Caucus: Guiding lights for America’s future from Houston’s fallen giants

by Contributing WriterAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

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Rodney Ellis announces housing investment in honor of late Mickey Leland

by Tannistha SinhaDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023

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Commissioner Ellis: Honor Mickey Leland with support for homeless, hungry

by Aswad WalkerDecember 4, 2023December 4, 2023