Houston advocates break down Black voter fatigue
There are reasons many registered voters may not turn out for midterms.
Daily proof anti-Blackness trumps common sense
Trump’s policies are increasingly affecting farmers, soldiers, disaster survivors, and others who supported his return.…
Millennial Author Weighs in on the Gen Z Iced Coffee Interview Debate
An editorial explores the generational divide regarding Gen Z candidates bringing iced coffee to job interviews, balancing traditional…
Are cashless kids missing key money lessons?
Digital payments are quietly erasing an early money lesson Black youth need most.
Rangel’s offseason lessons are showing up on Friday nights
Ridge Point senior John Rangel’s offseason work is fueling a breakout senior season.
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Harris County approves $3 billion budget, raises property taxes
Harris County approved a $3.1 billion budget and higher property taxes after contentious debates.
How to overcome the max information paradox
Today’s information overload has led to ignorance-fueled societal division rather than ‘a more perfect union.’
Terrance’s Take: Texans’ 0-4 start filled with frustration
Only one team in history has recovered from a 0-4 start to make the playoffs.
Is apathy keeping Black voters from the polls? Experts disagree
Houston civic leaders examine what keeps Black voters home and how communities can rebuild engagement.
The midterm maps changed. So could Black political power
New maps will affect millions of voters this November — and could weaken Black political voices.
Black freedom faces new era of state surveillance
Government surveillance powers increasingly intersect with civil rights, activism, and everyday Black life.
Profiles
Houston artist Daniel Yisa redefines art therapy
Houston artist Daniel Yisa turns personal pain into powerful psychological art and self-reflection.
Kedrick Winfield helps finance city and people development
Houston financier Kedrick Winfield channels professional success, entrepreneurship, and service into developing people and communities.
Steffanie Rivers closes drone industry education gap
Steffanie Rivers trains people to close the drone industry’s growing racial certification gap.
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.