Houston Black judges lead fight to save democracy
Houston judges urge citizens to defend voting, courts, election integrity, and the rule of law.
Estee Marie turns survival story into healing art
Houston artist Estee Marie turns childhood trauma into an art exhibition.
Madison senior, Coryn Fields, is building more than a volleyball career
Coryn Fields leads Madison while preparing to pursue volleyball and engineering at Alabama State.
Message from the Associate Editor: Stand, rep, vote
Fact-check Black fatherhood myths and seriously check key party differences before upcoming elections.
Who has left Houston Independent School District since September 2025?
HISD’s leadership ranks have shifted significantly, with several top officials departing since September 2025.
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HBCU Homecoming: A never-miss annual tradition
HBCU alumni share the friendships, traditions, and pride that make Homecoming an annual family reunion.
It’s fourth-and-one for Tremaine Jackson and Prairie View A&M Panthers
Prairie View has lost consecutive SWAC games and is on the brink of a disappointing season.
What happens when strangers talk openly about race?
Healing circles have been found to build common ground among people to spark healing actions.
5 reasons America is too stupid/racist to survive
America’s deepest contradictions may be weakening its democracy, global influence, and ability to adapt.
What’s on the ballot? A guide to midterm elections
Harris County voters face a midterm ballot packed with federal, statewide, county and judicial races.
Black TV couples we couldn’t stop rooting for
Iconic Black television couples who made us laugh, cry, and argue.
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.