Deion Sanders still winning in Black community
Deion Sanders has the Black community behind him.
Top 10 Black History events in September
Here are the top 10 Black History events in September.
Mayor Turner delivers his final address
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner focuses on accomplishments, challenges in last State of the City address.
TSU QB Andrew Body announces medical redshirt year
The expectation is that Andrew Body will soon make an announcement via his social media.
Children at Risk, Shell USA Summit addresses education issues
CHILDREN AT RISK and SHELL USA held an annual education summit.
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Rep. Jolanda Jones shares journey as lesbian in politics
Rep. Jolanda Jones is reshaping the narrative as the first openly LGBTQ representative in Texas.
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Ex-Rocket Vernon Maxwell wants athletes to confront mental health
Vernon Maxwell is speaking out about athletes and mental health after handling his own.
TSU places third in HBCU entrepreneurial pitch competition
Students from 16 HBCUs formulated business plans to support economic mobility in Charlotte.
Mayor Sylvester Turner talks accomplishments, legacy in exit interview
Sylvester Turner’s exit interview covers his significant challenges and accomplishments as mayor.
Usher to headline the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show
Grammy winner Usher will be headlining the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Mayor Turner talks about his biggest accomplishments
Houston’s two-term mayor talks about his biggest accomplishments during his eight years.
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LJ Garfield: Radio host, educator, spoken word artist
Meet Houston-area Renaissance woman LJ Garfield: Radio host, educator, spoken word artist and community activist.
Ken Rodgers is all about that ‘Operation Love’ life
Houston-area community activist Ken Rodgers serves in many capacities, including ‘Operation Love.’
Kemba Smith: From justice system ‘Poster Child’ to activist
Kemba Smith is now a justice system reformer advocating for restorative justice.
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TikToker to Gen Z: ‘It’s sexy to be smart’
A lack of media literacy leaves Gen Z susceptible to misinformation despite accessible credible information.
School suspends Black student over hair
Darryl George was suspended due to his hair style the CROWN Act took effect.
Kristen Welker set to become first Black ‘Meet the Press’ host
Kristen Welker will make history as the first Black person to host Meet the Press.
The importance of more diversity in clinical trials #DefenderRewind
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Officers plead not guilty in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges in the death of Tyre Nichols.