How sister circles help Black women thrive
Sister circles are intentional, vital gatherings rooted in trust and care, helping Black women thrive.
Houston residents: City noise ordinance talks loud, says nothing
Residents critique Houston’s unenforced noise ordinance, demanding peace from loud neighborhood venues.
Madison’s Damien Duckworth is an all-around athlete
North Shore’s Christian Gibson, elite scorer, earns Team USA 24K Showcase selection.
Reporter message: TSU Spaceport campus, celebrity breakup, student enrollment
TSU has a new aviation facility, an HPD officer got fired, and enrollment is declining.
Ensemble Theatre Houston opens auditions for historic new season
Houston’s oldest Black theater opens its doors to inspire aspiring actors this May.
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Texas Southern baseball turns adversity into triumph
The Tigers have continued to thrive after their longtime baseball coach Michael Robertson suddenly retired.
Amended HPD ordinance leaves Black Houston vulnerable, leaders warn
Houston leaders warn that the amended ICE ordinance’s broad language leaves Black residents vulnerable.
Texas HUB rollback hits 15,000 minority businesses, sparks lawsuit
State certification changes removed thousands of minority-owned businesses from eligibility, prompting legal challenge.
Dandelion Cafe blooms through tough restaurant climate
How JC Ricks and Sarah Lieberman expanded Houston’s most resilient breakfast institution.
10 movie scenes that left us traumatized
These movie scenes didn’t just shock audiences—they became cultural traumas.
North Shore’s Christian Gibson is built for the Iverson Classic stage
North Shore’s Christian Gibson, elite scorer, earns Team USA 24K Showcase selection.
Profiles
Brandi Rogers turns passion for reading into a global sisterhood
Black Girls Who Read transforms reading into community, connection, and a powerful movement for women.
Grammy-nominated artist Richelle Gemini proves authenticity pays off
Before Richelle Gemini could write a verse, she had already learned how to command a room. By the time she…
Crystal Lister empowers STEM students one explosion at a time
Crystal Lister has a reputation for “blowing up spots.” Literally. But the Houston educator, STEM advocate, and self-described “NASA girlie”…
National
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
Houston Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after protesting racist trump video
Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after anti-racism protest.
Nicki Minaj declares herself Trump’s “No. 1 Fan,” politics as performance continues
Minaj dismissed criticism, praised Trump’s power and protection, and turned a policy event into pop theater.
Storm cuts TX-18 early voting short, judge orders Harris County to reopen polls
Houston groups sue to restore lost early voting days after storm disrupts TX-18 runoffs.
A year in, Trump’s agenda has deepened Black economic pain
Report warns that the ‘chaos’ of White House domestic policies is surging across Black America.