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According to Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, a possible takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will happen very soon. The takeover is due to several unacceptable academic ratings at some of HISD’s schools. According to Kathy Blueford-Daniels, “As of the school year ending in 2022, 40 of 54 failing campuses have shown passing grades of C and an overall grade of B for the District as a whole.” For example, Wheatley High School went from an unacceptable rating to a C. This shows that improvements have been made, and that progress takes time. I commend the work that Superintendent House and HISD has done to turn their district around for the better.

According to Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, a possible takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will happen very soon. The takeover is due to several unacceptable academic ratings at some of HISD’s schools. According to Kathy Blueford-Daniels, “As of the school year ending in 2022, 40 of 54 failing campuses have shown passing grades of C and an overall grade of B for the District as a whole.” For example, Wheatley High School went from an unacceptable rating to a C. This shows that improvements have been made, and that progress takes time. I commend the work that Superintendent House and HISD has done to turn their district around for the better.

By: Crystal LaShan

What a selfless way to celebrate your birthday by inviting your friends to give to the Astros Foundation Scholarship Fund in exchange for an awesome party in the Gallagher Club overlooking Minute Maid Field. Kudos to Paula McCann Harris for being dedicated to providing support to Houston’s youth. The party was jamming with killer music and delicious food while everyone enjoyed the Cactus Jack HBCU Classic Game: Texas Southern University (TSU) Vs. Prairie View A&M University. It was a nail bitter, but Texas Southern (TSU) was victorious! The real winners are the scholars who will receive one of the coveted Astros Foundation Scholarships for $5,000. Thank you, Mrs. Paula McCann Harris, Executive Director & the Astros for all the love you give to Houston.

1881 hBcu Blue legAcy: hBcu chorAl explosion

1881 HBCU Blue Legacy is a developing nonprrofit organization of dynamic Spelmanites who are giving back to the Houston community through service, mentorship, and scholarship. Their goal is to raise scholarship money for Spelman College first and all HBCU scholars in Houston and surrounding areas. Founded in 2022, they are excited to collaborate with fellow HBCU Alumni to create networking, mentorship, and fellowship opportunities. Their first fundraiser, the HBCU Choral Explosion will be held on Monday, March 13th at 6:30 pm at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Sanctuary. You can purchase tickets at https:// www.1881hbcubluelegacy.com/upcoming-events. The musical concert will feature the Spelman College Glee Club with Alumni Guest Artists: Jackson State Grad & World Renowned Jazz Saxophonist, Kyle Turner, Texas Southern GradMarium Echo, Howard Grad - Xandi, Morehouse Grad - Jeremy J. King, Prairie View A&M

Grad - Integra Foxx, and Spelman Grad - Lea Rutherford.

1881 HBCU Blue Legacy wants to thank their major sponsors who made this event possible: The Collins Family, Houston Mayoral Candidate Chris Hollins and wife Morgan Hollis, Trez Bistro & Wine Bar, Gulfgate Dodge Jeep Ram, District J Councilman Edward Pollard, and Dr. Amna Plummer of Critter Care Hospital.

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