Everything you need to know before you vote
Here’s your practical guide to casting your ballot in the Nov. 3 election.
Houston HBCU homecoming brings generations back together
PVAMU and TSU alumni compare old-school HBCU homecoming traditions with the new era.
Ai raises the stakes for kid influencers
Kidfluencer culture and AI put children at risk. Parents, think twice before posting.
Bellaire senior, Cameron Johnson makes the most of an unexpected opportunity
After adversity and a position change, Cameron Johnson is making the most of his opportunity.…
Black TV couples we couldn’t stop rooting for
Iconic Black television couples who made us laugh, cry, and argue.
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Can Black Houston create a Black tech corridor?
Houston’s Black tech leaders see untapped potential in connecting talent, institutions, capital and entrepreneurship.
Terrance’s Take: DeMeco Ryans takes defensive control at the right time
The defense produced a dominant performance in Ryans’ return to defensive play-calling.
HBCU homecomings turn school spirit into business, aid Houston economy
TSU homecoming generates business through vendors, tailgates, and sponsorships, extending economic activity beyond campus boundaries.
Prairie View coach Tremaine Jackson shakes up coaching staff
Offensive coordinator Chris Buckner and defensive backs coach Darren Garrigan have been demoted.
HISD takeover “diminished, degraded, destroyed” schools: Citizen commission report
A coalition of officials and academics says the state takeover hurt HISD’s classrooms and finances.
What is up with the Black male vote?
Black men’s voting patterns reveal shifting priorities, diverse views, and demands for meaningful civic engagement.
Profiles
Jamika Phillips: Software engineer turned manicurist entrepreneur
Jamika Phillips launched Shades The Nail Bar to bring community, quality, and inclusion to nailcare.
Genora Boykins brings a lifetime of leadership to The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Genora Boykins leverages decades of leadership experience to chair The Woman’s Hospital of Texas board.
Houston artist Daniel Yisa redefines art therapy
Houston artist Daniel Yisa turns personal pain into powerful psychological art and self-reflection.
National
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.