Amanda Edwards suspends March 3rd primary campaign, remains on the ballot
Former council member halts active run but pushes voter engagement as congressional maps reshape race.
Without shelter: How Houston youth navigate housing
A stolen car pushed Jasmine into homelessness until she found Covenant House, a Houston shelter.
Terrance’s Take: University of Houston Kelvin Sampson’s ‘We’re Poor’ claim checks out
It’s a well-known fact that the University of Houston operates on a slim budget.
We must call out racism. Period
Trump’s Truth Social post portraying the Obamas as monkeys is racism. We must call it…
Low voter turnout plagues Texas’ 18th Congressional District runoff election
A decisive Democratic victory in TX-18 comes with a warning sign: widespread voter disengagement.
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Should Black Americans consider dual citizenship?
Houston residents join a global movement seeking cultural reconnection and economic opportunity in Africa.
ICE arguably the most ‘American’ thing America ever created
ICE’s methods mirror slave patrols, revealing an evil that’s too close for America’s comfort.
Centrell Reed builds Houston entertainment ecosystem
Centrell Reed fights to make Houston competitive with Atlanta, LA, and New York.
HISD names Waltrip HS conference room after Mayor John Whitmire
A symbolic naming at Waltrip High School opened debates over trust and priorities at HISD.
Community Reporter’s Message: Don Lemon, white fragility, and BHM
Blackfolk being attacked by powers and principalities remind us to make some Black history now.
Maturity changed Worthing’s Jacardeon Terrell’s basketball trajectory
Once sidelined and labeled as too talkative, Jacardeon Terrell matured into Worthing’s varsity basketball leader.
Profiles
NFL Vet Victor Allotey builds empire rooted in culture, class, community
ormer NFL pro Victor Allotey’s Houston supper club creates space for culture and community.
Adrienne Taylor charts a new path to Black generational wealth
Adrienne Taylor transforms financial counseling for Black communities, focusing on generational wealth
Qijah James takes hair ‘Back to Naturel’
Houston master stylist Qijah James combines natural haircare, self-actualization coaching, and Reiki in her salon.
National
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.
Somali-run day cares in Minnesota: What we know so far
A viral video reignited Minnesota’s fraud debate, unleashing federal probes across Somali-owned child care centers.
Ones to Watch in 2026 – National
These political, cultural, and creative voices are expanding their reach, poised for more in 2026.