There will be separate publications for each of our five areas of focus. Our Journal covers were inspired by two young urbanites:

• The Concept came from a thirteen year old Houston public school student, Morgan Johnson, who thought the Center should stand for the concept that the urban community need not look outside of itself for solutions to its problems or to celebrate its accomplishments. She said the urban community can address and redress its problems from the brilliance that resides within it. She visualized that concept as “Urban Super Heroes”.
• Biko Walker put Morgan’s vision to life through artistic characters who embody the urbanite. Each Urban Super Hero bears the symbol of the Tiger, representing Texas Southern University and the essential role it plays in the urban community. Each Hero representing the Texas Southern Communiversity.

Topical Publications

Public Education Reform – URRC: This covers articles on issues, policies, programs and initiatives related to the topic of Public Education Reform at the local, state and national level.

Criminal Justice Reform – URRC: This covers articles on issues, policies, programs and initiatives related to the topic of Criminal Justice Reform at the local, state and national level.

Housing, Community and Economic Development – URRC: This covers articles on issues, policies, programs and initiatives related to the topic of Community Development and Housing.

History of African Americans in Houston–URRC: Presents Houston’s rich African American History through oral interviews and story telling.  It includes the History of Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Community Resource – URRC: Spotlights social, historical, cultural and business enterprises throughout Houston’s Urban communities.