December 5, 2025
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
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Vol.30, Issue 46
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African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
TRUSTEE APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMITTEE By: Roycelyn J.Bastian
SEMINAR CALLS FOR UNITED ACTION AGAINST YOUTH VIOLENCE
By: Roy Douglas Malonson
Community leaders, law enforcement officials and youth advocates delivered a unified call for emotional awareness, redemption and shared responsibility at Houston’s “Stop the Violence Youth Seminar” held Saturday in the Third Ward. Homicide remains a leading cause of death for Houston youth, with rates more than nine times
higher for Black males ages 15 to 24 than their white peers, according to a youth violence profile published by the Houston Health Department. Investigator Lance Watkins of the Baytown Police Department opened the program by addressing the realities behind Seminar on pg. 3 youth conflict. “We can’t stop
The Lone Star College System Board of Trustees’ membership in the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) reinforces its priority to innovative solutions that help all stakeholders achieve their goals. Reflecting this commitment, the ACCT recently appointed Iesheia Wilson, LSCS board secretary, to serve on its 2026 Governance and Bylaws Committee. “I am honored to represent Lone Star College System and the incredible work that we do on the ACCT Governance and Bylaws Committee,” said Wilson. “I look forward to working with other national community college leaders and contributing to policies that will not only strengthen this institution but provide important resources and support to ensure that our students succeed in the classroom and beyond.” The ACCT Governance and Bylaws Committee reviews resolutions that govern the association, amendments to the bylaws and board policies. Wilson’s appointment is a one-year term that begins in January 2026. She and other new appointees will Read more at attend their first Governance and Bylaws aframnews.com