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.
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.
Silence of ‘Them Laws’ on Black lynchings must end
Law enforcement’s silence on the suspicious deaths of Black individuals demands accountability.
Joah Bramwell back home with Prairie View A&M golf team
Joah Bramwell recently led the Panthers to a season-opening tournament win.
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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.
Sunnyside loses park, community asks why no one warned them
Sunnyside residents lost a park as HISD prepares to use it for a CTE center.
Does Houston have to be this damn hot?
Houston’s heat crisis reflects decades of development choices and policies that leave vulnerable communities baking.
Claudia Guachiac, from feeling out of place to leading Wisdom’s back row
Claudia Guachiac went from volleyball newcomer to confident Wisdom senior leader.
Are Black digital media archives in trouble?
Black-owned newspapers work to preserve archives after BET erasure draws concern.
Houston Black community confronts modern lynching fears
Black families, students, clergy, and lawmakers demand deeper investigations into suspicious hanging deaths.
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
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.
What NY Democratic Socialist wins mean for Black political power
Will NY primary wins by progressive challengers backed by Democratic Socialists impact the Democratic Party nationally?