Race erased from Houston MWSBE program: Now what?
Business leaders share strategies helping Black entrepreneurs navigate contracting changes while strengthening community-based economic resilience.
AfriRock Dance Company celebrates 10 years in Houston
Ghanaian choreographer Lydia Rockson built AfriRock into a decade-defining Houston Afrobeats dance institution.
Prairie View Defensive End Malik Gucake fueled by loss
Defensive end Malik Gucake is primed for a big season in Year 2 with PV.
Black Houstonians warn: Support for Democrats cannot be assumed
Black Houstonians challenged Democrats to replace election-year outreach with sustained investment and meaningful community partnerships.
Free Houston Back-to-School supplies & screenings events
Discover free Houston back-to-school events offering supplies, haircuts, health services, and activities.
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‘Invisible homelessness’ crisis in Houston affects 141,000 residents
Thousands of Houston-area residents quietly face homelessness as rising costs push more families toward instability.
Jordan’s Marwane Fadika uses offseason to elevate game
Jordans’ Marwane Fadika’s relentless offseason has prepared him for an even bigger senior season.
U.S. explosive diarrhea stinks of Trump booboos
Did political donations influence the Trump administration’s response to a widespread foodborne parasite outbreak?
Houston students retrace Civil Rights history on Freedom Tour
Houston-area teenagers walked historic Civil Rights sites and discovered their generation’s responsibility to preserve freedom.
Chef Chris Williams invests in Black art legacy
Chef Chris Williams backs a Houston mural fundraiser while expanding into wellness dining.
Reginald OG-1 Gordon empowers, uplifts formerly incarcerated
After serving four 50-year prison sentences, Reginald “OG-1” Gordon now leads Operation Outreach: Prevention Before Detention to mentor at-risk youth…
Profiles
Captain Nia Gilliam on 9/11, resilience, and new memoir, Cleared for Takeoff
United Airlines captain’s new memoir explores resilience, purpose and finding her way back to the cockpit.
Black Houston voters say trust will decide Senate race
Houston Black voters outline the issues and trust candidates must earn before November’s Senate election.
Dr. Janice Beal gives Black women permission to rest
Dr. Janice M. Beal empowers communities, advocates for mental health, and reclaims rest for women.
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.