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Karla Brown born and bred to educate, advocate
Educator and advocate Karla Brown is a Houston native driven by service and integrity.
This is what living with Sickle Cell actually looks like
J. Snow’s documentary “You Look Fine” reveals the unseen truth of living with sickle cell.
The soundtrack of Black History: 10 songs that celebrate us
Here are 10 songs that carry the history, joy, resistance, and brilliance of Black culture.…
Smart ways to bounce back financially after a job loss
After losing your job, it is crucial to prioritize self-care and financial stability.
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Community Reporter’s Message: Support the Black Press, not ICE
Answer the call to financially support the Black Press, which combats misinformation and systemic racism.
March 2026 primary elections: What’s on the ballot for Houston voters?
Houston voters face pivotal March primaries that will decide leadership from Austin to local courtrooms.
Mary J. Blige reminds us that exhaustion isn’t failure
Mary J. Blige’s honesty about being tired is permission for Black women to be human.
Hastings Maricha Tisdell’s breakout season
Fully healthy at last, Hastings junior Maricha Tisdell is breaking out, proving resilience equals talent.
Acres Home Chamber awaits answers after TSU halts funding
Audit fallout stalls long-standing TSU funding, pushing the Acres Home Chamber into financial uncertainty.
Is America too dumb to handle democracy?
Widespread ignorance, fueled by racism, is undermining US democracy and enabling demagogues.
Profiles
Vince Greer orchestrates melodic ‘Sax Ministry’
Saxophonist Vince Greer shares why he’s a walking miracle and the leader of Sax Ministry.
Ashia Johnson empowers ‘Sistahz Full Circle’
Ashia Johnson founded Sistahz Full Circle to empower Black women through professional development and more.
Jene Washington remains a community service triple threat
Jene Washington lives a triplet’s legacy serving HISD, Pilgrim Congregational, and Third Ward.
National
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.
Somali-run day cares in Minnesota: What we know so far
A viral video reignited Minnesota’s fraud debate, unleashing federal probes across Somali-owned child care centers.
Ones to Watch in 2026 – National
These political, cultural, and creative voices are expanding their reach, poised for more in 2026.