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June 21, 2018
Week of June 21, 2018 Local & State News: HISD scrambles to implement budget by June 30 deadline; Houston bids to host 2020 Democratic Convention
National News: Family separation receives pushback from Black clergy;...
Five big takeaways from the Texas Democratic convention
Thousands of Texas Democrats gathered here over the past three days for their biennial convention, looking to build momentum toward a November election where...
Officer Fired After He Pulled Over His Daughter’s Black Boyfriend
On April 16, in a town outside Cleveland, Ohio, officer John Kovach, Jr. pulled over his daughter’s boyfriend, 18-year-old Makai Coleman, who is Black, for no reason. In dash...
Entertainment
Yolanda Adams, Ledisi honor singer Anita Baker at BET Awards
Legendary singer Anita Baker was honored at the BET Awards with impressive performances that nearly brought the eight-time Grammy winner to tears.Baker earned the...
Joe Jackson Reportedly Hospitalized With Terminal Cancer
Joe Jackson is reportedly suffering from terminal cancer and is currently in the hospital being visited by family members “flocking to his bedside,” according to TMZ.Citing...
Sports
Tribute to Darrell K. Addison: Defender high school sports editor retires
Over the past 23 years, Defender readers have stayed abreast of high school sports through the reporting and photos of Darrell K. Ardison. In...
Lifestyle
New evidence that viruses may play a role in Alzheimer’s
Viruses that sneak into the brain just might play a role in Alzheimer's, scientists reported Thursday in a provocative study that promises to re-ignite...
Travel tips for the summer
With all the people expected to travel this summer, here are some tips to make your travel easier.1. Bring digital and hard copies of...
