Decades since Selma: Houston leaders remember fight for voting rights
A Selma march survivor reflects on Bloody Sunday and six decades of voting-rights battles since.
Houston artist Daniel Yisa redefines art therapy
Houston artist Daniel Yisa turns personal pain into powerful psychological art and self-reflection.
Fred VanVleet’s return could unlock Rockets’ young core
Fred VanVleet is eager to return after missing the 2025-26 season due to injury.
Third Ward members demand investigation of Columbia Tap cases
Third Ward residents seek renewed police scrutiny and safety measures along the Columbia Tap Trail…
Top 10 greatest diss songs in rap history
Counting down the 10 greatest diss songs in rap history, spanning decades and coasts.
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Yates’ secret weapon: Renaldo Johnson’s journey from soccer to football
Renaldo Johnson’s soccer roots helped shape him into Jack Yates’ trusted kicker.
Madd Hatta’s ‘I Am the Dream’ scholarship supports TSU, PVAMU
Radio personality Madd Hatta expands his scholarship program to support HBCU students pursuing their dreams.
Is apathy keeping Black voters from the polls? Experts disagree
Houston civic leaders examine what keeps Black voters home and how communities can rebuild engagement.
Battling Black Voter distrust
Texas candidates must earn Black voters’ trust through sustained, year-round engagement and genuine community investment.
Project Row Houses launches Southern Survey Biennial III
Project Row Houses rewrites the Southern story through the latest art exhibition.
Terrance’s Take: 0-3 isn’t ideal, but give Texans more time
Despite facing criticism following a 19-17 loss to the Colts, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and his players remain…
Profiles
Kedrick Winfield helps finance city and people development
Houston financier Kedrick Winfield channels professional success, entrepreneurship, and service into developing people and communities.
Steffanie Rivers closes drone industry education gap
Steffanie Rivers trains people to close the drone industry’s growing racial certification gap.
D’Andrea Virgil finds her purpose in the conflict others avoid
D’Andrea Virgil founded EDifeye Consulting to help organizations navigate workplace conflict and employee relations.
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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.
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.