Chelsea White

Nov 20, 2024 | forwardtimes.com | Chelsea White

The city of Houston became the epicenter of Black innovation this November as the highly anticipated AFROTECH Conference made its debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center. For the first time, the largest Black tech conference of the year traded its traditional Austin venue for Houston, and it did not disappoint.

Nov 20, 2024 | forwardtimes.com | Terrance Turner |Chelsea White

On November 13, the Astrodome Conservancy revealed its ambitious $1 billion plan to redesign the Astrodome, with a vision to transform the iconic Houston landmark into a vibrant, multi-purpose venue. The proposal, called Vision Astrodome, was presented in downtown Houston’s Ion District, where nonprofit leaders and architects shared plans for redeveloping the iconic structure.

Mar 20, 2024 | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney |Chelsea White

Will $650+ million settlement agreement be a win for Houston firefighters and the City of Houston’s financial future? If we look at most citizen surveys, one of the highest rated areas of importance to most respondents is the expectation of having quality public safety in their communities. Most people focus on police officers when discussing public safety, but firefighters and emergency medical service professionals are crucial members of the public safety family, too.

Mar 20, 2024 | forwardtimes.com | Chelsea White

ABOVE: Dr. Courtney Johnson RosePresident Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose Appoints Special Task Force to Study Lawsuit AftermathThe National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) recently announced that it is preparing member agents and brokers for a new environment created by a lawsuit settlement that will significantly alter the compensation of agents on home sales in the United States.

Mar 20, 2024 | forwardtimes.com | Chelsea White

Realignment and transformation throughout our nation’s political landscape is not new. Our country will always be divided over who gets the political upper hand and the fight to keep it. With today’s polarization approaching Civil War levels, the division is no longer regional (North vs. South). It is more political (red vs. blue) but remains divided by culture, race, and class. At one time, the Democrats were the conservatives, and the Republicans were the liberals.