Former State Rep. Garnet Coleman dies at 65
Longtime Houston legislator Garnet Coleman shaped Texas health care, education, and civil rights for decades.
Steffanie Rivers closes drone industry education gap
Steffanie Rivers trains people to close the drone industry’s growing racial certification gap.
Managing Editor’s Message: Converse outrage, Trump press ban, and journalist demands
Exploring Converse ad controversies, threats to press freedom, and the growing demands on modern journalists.
Texas leaders mourn longtime Houston lawmaker Garnet Coleman
Texas leaders mourn Garnet Coleman, praising his decades of fighting for health care and justice.
Ray Seals Classic begins a new tradition in HISD football
Madison and Milby honor Ray Seals’ enduring legacy through the inaugural Classic, celebrating his impact.
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Joah Bramwell back home with Prairie View A&M golf team
Joah Bramwell recently led the Panthers to a season-opening tournament win.
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.
Silence of ‘Them Laws’ on Black lynchings must end
Law enforcement’s silence on the suspicious deaths of Black individuals demands accountability.
How can Houston avoid being the next Gary, Indiana?
Gary’s prolonged blackout offers Houston a stark warning about infrastructure, preparedness, equity and emergency response.
Road rage fatality: Mother seeks justice after 5-year-old killed
A mother seeks justice after her 5-year-old daughter was killed in road rage shooting.
Five Houston landmarks that would make great emojis
Houston landmarks, from the Astrodome to Mission Control, belong on keyboards worldwide, celebrating the city’s vibrant identity.
Profiles
Robert Hodge champions Black art ownership
Robert Hodge is a contemporary artist creating avenues of ownership in the arts.
Jarred Morgan of 100 Black Men Houston on empowerment mission
Morgan blends business expertise, mentorship, and cultural connection to expand possibilities for Houston’s Black youth.
Patrick ‘Mr. Healthcare’ Collier delivers more than housing for seniors
Patrick Collier helps families navigate senior care, connecting loved ones with services, housing, and more.
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.