It’s Time For Houston To Become Leader In Building Sustainable Communities
By Dr. Michael O. Adams Ask most people what they think of when they hear the term affordable housing—and visions of poor quality houses, comes to mind. The concept of environmentally sustainable affordable housing is something that many people simply ignore. While the tenements and “projects” of the mid-20th century are gone and now replaced … Read more
Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland SPA Welcomes New Dean
By Dr. Michael O. Adams* We are excited to announce that the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs has just named a new Dean, Dr. Robert Bullard. Dr. Bullard has been a pioneer and leader in the area of environmental research and its effects on minority communities. Notably, he has looked at the sad … Read more
The Confederate License Plate and the Texas DMV
By Dr. Michael O. Adams* The Barbara Jordan Institute blog at Texas Southern University has for the most part dedicated itself with discussing contemporary public policy issues and advocating solutions and ideas for change. It is a format that we have strived to adhere to. On rare occasions, an issue comes up that force us … Read more
Occupy Wall Street
By Dr. Michael O. Adams For the last few weeks, the Occupy Wall Street protest movement has captivated the public. Leaving aside for a moment the merits of their arguments against the global financial system—the protest itself is another example of the amazing disruption that can emerge from technology and other mobile communication devices. The … Read more
The Role of Academia in the Civil Rights Struggle
Dr. Michael O. Adams Texas Southern University 75th Annual Texas NAACP State Convention October 8, 2011 Abstract For many people, the Civil Rights era is often considered a period in our history that began with the seminal Brown v. Board of Education and culminated with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … Read more
Digital Dashboards Can Transform Governments
By Dr. Michael O. Adams One of the most interesting trends in public policy is the growth of digital dashboards. Digital dashboards are web based electronic interfaces that allow decision makers and the public the ability to look at critical and relevant information in real-time. In the sea of data that exists in most governments—digital … Read more
