Wanderstay Boutique Hotel founder Deidre Mathis defies odds in hospitality
Houston hotelier Deidre Mathis builds a Black-owned hospitality empire amid tough economic times.
Brentwood Baptist Church Minister Joseph Ratliff retires after decades of service
Brentwood Baptist Church’s Joseph Ratliff retires, ending decades of leadership and service in the community.
TSU preps for resurrection of Fashion and Textile program
TSU’s fashion and textile technology program is making a comeback at the Houston HBCU.
Terrance’s Take: Rockets’ blastoff plans with Kevin Durant seem grounded
The Rockets roster construction lags way behind Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
Why women candidates still face uneven playing fields in politics
Black women run to win, but the system makes them fight twice as hard.
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In the Trump era silence worse than betrayal
Silence enables the White House’s systematic assault on democracy, women’s rights, and Black citizenship.
Madison’s Damien Duckworth is an all-around athlete
North Shore’s Christian Gibson, elite scorer, earns Team USA 24K Showcase selection.
Reporter message: TSU Spaceport campus, celebrity breakup, student enrollment
TSU has a new aviation facility, an HPD officer got fired, and enrollment is declining.
Texas Southern baseball turns adversity into triumph
The Tigers have continued to thrive after their longtime baseball coach Michael Robertson suddenly retired.
Amended HPD ordinance leaves Black Houston vulnerable, leaders warn
Houston leaders warn that the amended ICE ordinance’s broad language leaves Black residents vulnerable.
Texas HUB rollback hits 15,000 minority businesses, sparks lawsuit
State certification changes removed thousands of minority-owned businesses from eligibility, prompting legal challenge.
Profiles
Dandelion Cafe blooms through tough restaurant climate
How JC Ricks and Sarah Lieberman expanded Houston’s most resilient breakfast institution.
Brandi Rogers turns passion for reading into a global sisterhood
Black Girls Who Read transforms reading into community, connection, and a powerful movement for women.
Grammy-nominated artist Richelle Gemini proves authenticity pays off
Before Richelle Gemini could write a verse, she had already learned how to command a room. By the time she…
National
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.