Civic Engagement

Feb. 27, 2026

One of Little Rock Nine to Speak at Waco NAACP Banquet

Terrence Roberts, an educator and author, will address the organization's 90th anniversary event.

Feb. 26, 2026

Transformative Justice Coalition Launches 'Hey Houston, Let's Vote!' Voter Mobilization Blitz

11-day GOTV campaign aims to increase Black voter turnout in Harris and Fort Bend Counties ahead of 2026 Texas primary

Feb. 26, 2026

Mennonite Action Holds Monthly Movement Mass Call

Group gathers online to prepare for collective action on social justice issues

Feb. 25, 2026

Eddie Challenges Fort Bend Muslims to Vote Early and Show Up as a Serious Civic Community

Candidate for Fort Bend County Judge encourages community to increase voter turnout and support qualified Muslim candidates

Feb. 25, 2026

UT Regents' New 'Controversial' Topic Policy Threatens Academic Freedom

Emeritus professor worries new rules could prohibit teaching about historical voter suppression and attacks on democracy.

Feb. 25, 2026

Pride San Antonio board to resign after lawsuit backlash

Longtime leaders of the LGBTQ+ advocacy group will step down next month amid intense criticism over a lawsuit they filed with a conservative organization.

Feb. 25, 2026

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

The pioneering presidential candidate and activist was a tireless fighter for expanding democracy in America.

Feb. 24, 2026

Locals Reject Proposal to Name Texas Road After Charlie Kirk

More than 100 residents voice opposition to honoring the conservative activist in Bastrop County

Feb. 24, 2026

UT's Restructuring Raises Concerns Over Inclusivity

Proposed consolidation of Mexican American and Latino studies programs sparks backlash from community groups

Feb. 23, 2026

Wichita Falls NAACP Revives Local Chapter

The civil rights organization aims to boost civic engagement and community relations in the city.

Feb. 22, 2026

Katy ISD Rejects State Mandate for Daily School Prayer

Trustees say existing policies already protect student religious expression.

Feb. 21, 2026

Houston's Black Voters Seek Lasting Change After Election Cycles

Community leaders call for sustained engagement and accountability beyond campaign season.

Feb. 19, 2026

Jesse Jackson's Lasting Impact on a Generation

The civil rights leader's powerful message inspired columnist Cary Clack and many others to believe in themselves.

Feb. 18, 2026

Houston Event Explores Barriers to Youth Voting

National Coalition of 100 Black Women to host civic education discussion at Texas Southern University

Feb. 18, 2026

Women's Policy Forum Hosts Speaker Wandaliz Turner

Director of Community Relations for the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership to keynote March luncheon.

Feb. 18, 2026

Muslim Leaders Demand Action After Student Prayer Group Disrupted in Plano Park

North Texas Muslim community calls for protection and condemnation of verbal attack on Islamic prayer gathering

Feb. 17, 2026

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Speaks at 'Not My President's Day' Rally in Dallas

The rally protested actions of the Trump administration, with a focus on federal immigration policies.

Feb. 17, 2026

Texas Muslim Prayer Group Harassed During Park Gathering

Incident follows surge of Islamophobic rhetoric in North Texas

Feb. 16, 2026

CFACT co-sponsors 'Land and Liberty' gathering in Texas

Around 150 property rights leaders convened in Fort Worth to discuss strategies and listen to speakers like former Trump Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Feb. 13, 2026

Paris, Texas Seeks Resident Input Through Community Survey

City officials aim to use survey data to guide strategic planning and resource allocation.