Houston poet Deonte Scott turns pain into immersive art show
Deonte Scott turns his personal struggle into a show sponsored by Houston Arts Alliance.
‘Always remember’: Congressman Al Green hosts slavery remembrance gathering
Houstonians gathered to remember slavery’s brutality, honor the enslaved, and confront unfinished fights for equality.
Terrance’s Take: TSU, PV breaking from Labor Day Classic tradition
For the first time since 1984, TSU and PV won’t face off in the opener.
Karmelo Anthony denied new trial by recently appointed judge
The judge’s ruling leaves Karmelo Anthony’s conviction and 35-year sentence intact.
Report: Cost of living is Americans’ top source of anxiety
Inflation and high debt levels continue to cause financial anxiety for many Americans.
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Trending Stories
Midterms: Building trust with Black voters dominates Democratic strategy
Strategists say Democrats must rebuild trust with Black voters through sustained investment beyond election cycles.
Houston Theater Week returns with BOGO deals
Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24-30 with BOGO deals and Black theater picks.
Aretha’s Gospel voice still resonates
Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace stands as a seminal live recording in American music history.
AfriRock Dance Company celebrates 10 years in Houston
Ghanaian choreographer Lydia Rockson built AfriRock into a decade-defining Houston Afrobeats dance institution.
22 offers, one decision: Brandon Hebert chooses Princeton
North Shore’s Brandon Hebert chose Princeton, prioritizing academics, relationships, and life beyond football.
Reporter message: $500K EPA grant, free ACs, $25M Rice University gift
Houston sees new investments in neighborhood redevelopment, heat relief, and support for Rice University students.
Profiles
Bree Carroll’s All Things EPIC delivers a structural blueprint for purposeful living
Where Carroll’s methodology excels is in its refusal to treat personal growth as an exercise.
Kimberlé Crenshaw: A voice for justice
Kimberlé Crenshaw is a civil rights scholar and lawyer who developed the concept of intersectionality.
Deric Muhammad: Activist, ‘Truth Trafficker,’ and more
Houston leader Deric Muhammad reflects on decades of serving Black communities with unwavering purpose.
National
New judge could decide if Karmelo Anthony gets a new trial
Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial after murder conviction, alleging constitutional errors and unfair proceedings.
Under Trump, how does America rank globally?
According to many indexes, America is declining in global standing, democracy and social progress.
July 5th, other lost Black holidays deserve observance
Here’s a compelling look at forgotten Black liberation holidays that deserve modern revival and observance.
What NY Democratic Socialist wins mean for Black political power
Will NY primary wins by progressive challengers backed by Democratic Socialists impact the Democratic Party nationally?
Obama Center: Michelle Obama reflects on U.S. ‘Imperfect Democracy’
Michelle Obama frames the new Presidential Center as a call to advance America’s unfinished democracy.