Cancer concerns fuel new fight for EPA transparency
Houston residents and officials demand the EPA release a delayed cancer risk health assessment.
Midterms: Black voter surge delivered big margins for Talarico
Black voters delivered overwhelming support for Talarico as Harris County broke its midterm turnout record.
Reporter’s Message: Talarico on SNL, Hakeem Jeffries, Javits Frimpong
Texas Senator-elect James Talarico made a surprise cameo during the SNL cold open.
What Black Houston did on Nov. 3, and what it is owed now
Black voters delivered a historic sweep in Texas elections, but now demand political reciprocity.
Elkins Receiver Kwabena Dako’s patience pays off
Elkins senior Kwabena Dako’s patience, faith, and dedication are fueling his pursuit of college football.
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Texas Southern kicker Miguel Arana III delivers in clutch
Miguel Arana converted the game-winning field goal against Southern to make Homecoming a celebration.
‘Ugly American’ problem not just tourist issue
America’s reputation for arrogance reflects a deeper domestic crisis of racism, hypocrisy and institutional cruelty.
Wanna hold election winners accountable? Do this
Community leaders share actionable strategies for citizens to maintain civic pressure and monitor elected officials.
Hightower’s Champ Anthony makes plays through speed and preparation
Hightower safety Champ Anthony combines speed, film study, and faith to lead his team’s defense.
The Black Wave: Referendum on Trump, Musk
Black women’s grassroots organizing fueled a midterm wave rejecting Trump and Musk.
How Black professionals close the AI opportunity gap
Tech professionals explain how Black Houstonians can close the AI opportunity gap now.
Profiles
Tamra Nicole redefines dress for success
Stylist Tamra Nicole empowers clients to embrace confidence by dressing their current bodies.
Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Houston hip-hop pioneer Willie D talks legacy, fatherhood, and turning 60.
Shannan E. Johnson: Screenwriter charts her own Hollywood path
Houston screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson turns her father’s world of Black rodeo into a film.
National
Black voters made history. Now comes fight for power
Record Black governors and senators, and a potential first Black House speaker could reshape Washington.
Democrats surge as Black candidates make election history
Democrats score major midterm victories as Black candidates break barriers in Georgia, Florida, and Washington.
Ilhan Omar isn’t above the law. Neither is the Justice Department
The search of a sitting member of Congress underscores why federal law enforcement must remain independent.
Houston Black community confronts modern lynching fears
Black families, students, clergy, and lawmakers demand deeper investigations into suspicious hanging deaths.
How America’s memory of 9/11 got whitewashed
Black stories have been regularly excluded from the legacy of the September 11 attacks.