Jeffrey L. Boney
Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance
Associate Editor at Houston Forward Times
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3 weeks ago |
forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney
Soultre’ featuring Kollett is one of the most dynamic and crowd-pleasing bands in the Greater Houston area. Known for their distinctive style, the group delivers a vibrant mix of Old School and ‘90s R&B, Blues, audience-requested favorites, a splash of Zydeco, and the occasional touch of Hip-Hop. The band was founded in 2008, with five members, by Kollett Duncan (now Kollett Globe after marriage in 2018).
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1 month ago |
forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney
The Fight for Democracy organization recently held its Champions of Change Gala at The Bell Tower on 34th Street, in Houston. The premier black-tie event was held to celebrate leaders and fuel ongoing efforts to strengthen democracy in the Greater Houston area, while celebrating individuals whose tireless efforts have propelled progress in justice, equity, and democracy. The legendary “Funky” Larry Jones was the Master of Ceremonies, and Dr. Frederick Haynes served as the keynote speaker.
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1 month ago |
forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney
It is almost hard to fathom that it has been five years since the entire world witnessed the tragic and unjust murder of George Perry Floyd Jr., aka “Big Floyd,” captured on video. This Memorial Day, May 25th, marked five years since former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin callously knelt on George Floyd’s neck, pressing the weight of his body down in broad daylight and in front of numerous witnesses.
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1 month ago |
forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney
U.S. Congressman Al Green (D-TX), citing the defiance of a court order and several other reasons, has once again filed Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump.
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1 month ago |
forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney
The City of Houston recently lost another historical icon, as Milton C. Alford, the first Black firefighter in the history of the Houston Fire Department, passed away at the age of 97. Alford was hired by the Houston Fire Department in 1955, becoming one of ten Black firefighters in an inaugural class that helped officially integrate the fire department. Alford was hired as a member of the Houston Fire Department on March 4, 1955, during the administration of then-Mayor Roy Hofheinz.
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Sylvester Turner was more than an elected official…he was so much more. Read this piece I penned in the @ForwardTimes about his life and legacy 🙏🏾 https://t.co/A1no11I9li
