Associate Editor’s Message: ‘SCOTUS Gone Wild’
Check out Defender Associate Editor Aswad Walker and his take on trending news impacting the…
Rockets Jabari Smith enters league with chip on his shoulders
Houston Rockets Jabari Smith enters the NBA with a chip on his shoulders. Find out…
NFL,Contract with Black America partner to strengthen economic equality
The NFL is partnering with Rapper Ice Cube in an economic-inclusion focused incentive to enhance…
Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food’s National Fried Chicken Day Giveaway
Do you love fried chicken? Better yet do you like it for FREE? Don’t miss out on you chance at Esther’s Cajun Café and Soul Food giveaway
How to Protect Your Money While You Travel
Travel is back after being off the table for many people due to restrictions and financial challenges. It’s exciting to…
Beware of scammer collecting voter information
Reports of scammers collecting voter registration has hit residents on the Sunnyside. Here is how…
Money and romance: Financial Infidelity
Financial Infidelity. Is it okay to keep your savings accounts a secret from your spouse…
Young artists create spaceflight mural in Bayou Building at UHCL
University of Houston-Clear Lake introduces the newest, mural created by 15 young artists from area…
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How will R. Kelly sentence impact other trials?
Take look at the potential impact of Kelly’s lengthy prison term in New York on those other cases in other…
Commissioner Ellis condemns Supreme Court’s decision, N.Y. Gun Law
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the New York State gun lawÂ
Harris Country Sheriff withdraws name from ICE top spot consideration
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is withdrawing himself from consideration for the role after his confirmation.
The case against Trump: what the Jan. 6 hearings reveal
Since July 27, 2021, a select House of Representatives Committee has been investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the…
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Overturning Roe v. Wade:Â Black women hit hardest
Now that Roe v Wade has been overturned, the legal status of abortion is back in the hands of state…
Justice Clarence Thomas accused of fanning flames of racism
For many, the Supreme Court not only abolished abortion rights in America with its June 24, 2022, decision but also…
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for using his fame to sexually abuse…