Honey Brown Hope Foundation

06/17/2026

Our Founder Tammie Lang Campbell has been the local coordinator for the UniverSoul Circus for over 2 decades. She pours her heart into making sure Houston is a go-to stop on the nationwide tour. The Circus is on a short list of things that consistently bring and joy to the community.

This Friday only, UniverSoul Circus is celebrating Juneteenth! 🎪Grab $19 select seats for Houston shows and bring the whole family out for a soulful experience like no other.
🎟️ One Day Sale
💻 Online only at www.universoulcircus.com

Don’t wait — this Juneteenth deal won’t last!

05/05/2026

After years of pressure, Darius Elam’s case is now under review by the Harris County District Attorney's Office's Conviction Integrity Division, which investigates claims of innocence. Despite DNA evidence excluding him and key testimony being recanted, he remains incarcerated after 40 years. Justice delayed for decades is why justice must move with urgency now!
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👉 Read the latest update:
https://defendernetwork.com/news/local-state/justice-delayed-update-on-the-darius-elam-case/
👉 Comment ACT NOW if you stand with Darius.
👉 Share to keep the pressure on.
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Momentum on post-conviction cases doesn't happen in silence. We are deeply grateful to DefenderNetwork.com and Aswad Walker for their continued coverage and commitment to telling Darius’ story.

Black media has always been an integral part of justice work — documenting what others overlook and amplifying voices that systems try to silence.

After 40 years of wrongful incarceration, Darius Elam's case is finally under review by the Harris County District Attorney's Conviction Integrity Division. Will justice be served?

04/06/2026

1984 → Today | That’s how long Darius Elam has been wrongfully incarcerated.
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DNA excludes him.
The witness recanted.
Evidence was destroyed.
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His case is under review by the Conviction Integrity Division at the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

We’re grateful that Darius Elam’s claims of innocence and wrongful conviction are under review and recognize that investigations take time. However, justice delayed for decades is why justice must move with urgency now!

Please comment ACT NOW and share his story to stand with Darius!

03/29/2026

It's been two years, and it's still surreal! Incredibly grateful for this honor and experience afforded to by CW39!

HOUSTON (KIAH) -- As Women's History month nears its end, one local woman is being honored for all that she does for the community. Tammie Lang Campbell is t...

03/14/2026

Safety should never come at the expense of our children’s rights. In "Sound the Alarm: There’s a New School Police, and It’s AI Surveillance," our Founder, Tammie Lang Campbell, shares what parents need to know about the growing use of AI surveillance in schools and why stronger guardrails are needed to protect students.

We’re grateful to partner with the National Parents Union and Clarence Okoh, co-founder of the NOTICE Coalition: No Tech Criminalization in Education, to raise an important conversation about the rapid expansion of AI surveillance in schools.

Families deserve transparency about how these systems work, how student data is used, and what happens when technology gets it wrong. Too often, new tools are deployed on students and communities rather than designed with them.

At the Honey Brown Hope Foundation, we believe the people most affected by these systems — students, parents, and educators — must have a seat at the table when decisions about surveillance, safety, and civil rights are made.

This conversation is just beginning, and parents’ voices matter now more than ever. Read our blog with National Parents Union:
https://tinyurl.com/2s4r2du5

Students are being watched by a new kind of “school police.” In a new blog, Tammie Lang Campbell & Clarence Okoh from Honey Brown Hope Foundation explore the growing use of AI surveillance in schools & what it means for privacy, safety, & student rights. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4r2du5

02/22/2026

Thank you, National Parents Union!
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NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER
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I, Tammie Lang Campbell, am deeply humbled and profoundly blessed. This recognition from the National Parents Union honors more than just an individual; it celebrates our collective mission at the Honey Brown Hope Foundation to stand as a shield for our most vulnerable children. Together, we remain steadfast in our resolve to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, clearing the path so that every child may rise to meet their full, God-given potential.

Celebrating Tammie Campbell, Executive Director of Honey Brown Hope Foundation ! Her leadership makes a profound difference in the community.

12/04/2025

Closing a Chapter. Honoring a Victory. Protecting Our Children
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Many years ago, when families in Fort Bend were being pulled into illegal truancy courts, a small group of courageous attorneys stood up to challenge a system that was criminalizing children for missing school instead of supporting them.

Those lawyers were targeted and punished for exposing the injustice. The Honey Brown Hope Foundation stood alongside them during that time because what was happening to those students was wrong.

Recently, one of those attorneys, Deron R. Harrington, released a public statement officially closing the chapter on that litigation and updating the public on the victorious outcomes.
✅ Texas abolished criminal truancy.
✅ Fort Bend ISD and Fort Bend County dismantled the model that harmed students.
✅ Counties across Texas reformed their practices.
✅ Millions of Texas students are better protected because of this fight.

Although the legal process was painful and the retaliation against these attorneys was severe at the time, the mission was accomplished.

Mr. Harrington’s statement reminds us that when you challenge a broken system, there is often backlash. But truth has a way of standing the test of time.

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Read the full statement here: https://deronharrington.com/truancy-litigation.html
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The Honey Brown Hope Foundation remains committed to protecting children, empowering parents, and holding systems accountable — no matter how long it takes.

Public Statement Regarding Prior Fort Bend Truancy Litigation- Issued November 20, 2025

11/03/2025

Our Founder, Tammie Lang Campbell, is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum (Class 49). Her time in the fellowship helped her grow as a leader and make connections that expanded her capacity for advocacy. It was our pleasure to attend the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter Feast of Fellowship Dinner last week! Loved seeing so many colleagues, connecting with Class 49 friends, and being inspired by the award recipients.

10/06/2025

Before stepping into their roles as law enforcement officers, more than 50 Harris County Sheriff’s Office cadets spent a day learning about the history of the communities they will serve.
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Coordinated by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and HCSO leadership, the cultural bus tour brought cadets to Emancipation Park, a landmark purchased by Rev. John "Jack" Yates and other formerly enslaved Black Houstonians in 1872 to celebrate Juneteenth.

At the park, Founder Tammie Lang Campbell delivered a call to action focused on trust, transparency, and community. Pastor Lou McElroy, the great-great-grandson-in-law of Rev. Jack Yates, shared the history of the park and closed with a prayer over the cadets as they prepare for their new roles.

Community engagement like this is more than symbolic. Research shows that departments prioritizing trust-building and de-escalation see fewer civilian complaints, less use of force, and safer outcomes for both officers and residents.

The day ended with time for reflection and conversation, supported by a snack bar sponsored by Alan Helfman of Helfman River Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram.

🎥 Watch full presentations and cadet testimonials on Honey Brown Hope Foundation's YouTube. https://youtube.com/?si=-UIg_MbHyaeCYFNa

09/10/2025

The Honey Brown Hope Foundation is honored to join Capital B, Mother Jones, and Texas Observer for The Lingering Storm: Stories of Hope and Action, a powerful in-person event reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s legacy and how communities are rising in the face of climate change and displacement. As an event supporter, we invite you to join us for the free screening.

📍 Julia Ideson Building, Houston, TX
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 10 | Doors 6:30PM | Program 7–9PM
🎟 Free admission: bit.ly/KatrinaEvent2025

We’re grateful for the opportunity to stand with leaders, storytellers, and advocates—including Soledad O’Brien, Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. (Hip Hop Caucus), former Houston Mayor Bill White, and more—who are lifting up voices too often left out of the conversation.