Red flags to look for in dating, domestic violence abuse
Black women in Houston face a deadly domestic violence surge.
Grammy-nominated artist Richelle Gemini proves authenticity pays off
Before Richelle Gemini could write a verse, she had already learned how to command a…
OpEd: Black Women: From a seat at the table to ownership of the room
For as long as many of us can remember, Black women have been told to…
Justice delayed: Update on the Darius Elam case
Darius Elam, who has maintained his innocence for 40 years, is again under review by…
‘Books, Not Bombs’: Moral Mondays faith leaders slam Iran War
This article was originally written by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware for Word In Black. The…
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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”…
The Houston jazz scene deserves ‘A Love Supreme’
Many are unaware of Houston’s impact on the world of jazz past and present.
Reporter message: HISD NES expansion, PVAMU gala, Black cowboys
Houston ISD NES expansion continues The Houston Independent School District is expanding its New Education System (NES), with nine additional…
Jack Yates’ siblings defend 800-meter titles, set sights on bigger stage
On a day filled with pressure and expectations, Karneshia and Lamar Smith, siblings from Jack Yates High School, did what…
City Council reaches compromise with Abbott on ICE policy
Houston amended its immigration ordinance after Texas threatened to pull over $114 million in grants.
Lessons learned from loving a Black woman
Thomas Meloncon, a Houston-born and bred nationally-known playwright and educator, once said, “The most revolutionary thing a Black man can…
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Ashra Kwesi continues to awaken the souls of Blackfolk
In Black and African consciousness circles, few names are celebrated more than Ashra Kwesi. Alongside his wife and teaching partner,…
DeQuina Moore brings Broadway home to Houston
Houston’s own DeQuina Moore is a Broadway powerhouse who never forgot home.
Martine Desmolieres is all about ‘Going Out Divine’
Martine Desmolieres details her path from domestic violence survivor to nonprofit founder fighting abuse.
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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.