Texas Southern expected to announce Ashley Robinson, Corey Lowery as new hires. Questions loom
TSU has targeted Jackson State’s Ashley Robinson and Seton Hall’s Corey Lowery as hires.
Black women founders confront the realities of entrepreneurship
Houston’s Black women entrepreneurs are overcoming barriers, building wealth, and reshaping the definition of success.
Mississippi community seeks answers after Black woman found hanging
Jackson police investigate Tasia Fortune’s death after her body was found hanging behind a house.
More than basketball: Ma’Ryiah Alfred is building her future
Kinkaid star Ma’Ryiah Alfred commits to Houston while preparing for an impactful future beyond basketball.
A look at the highest home values in the Houston metro area
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Houston.
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Terrance’s Take: Texans Tank Dell relied on determination, God in return
Tank Dell is back in training camp after tearing multiple ligaments and dislocating his kneecap.
Source: Texas Southern offers head coach position to Seton Hall assistant Corey Lowery
Texas Southern University is expected to name Seton Hall assistant Corey Lowery as the new men’s basketball head coach once…
Houston community icon Georgia Provost dies
Remembering Georgia Provost, a dedicated entrepreneur, photographer, and mentor in Houston’s Third Ward community.
Rhodes School for Performing Arts approaches 20 years of excellence
Rhodes School of Performing Arts beats the odds and celebrates two decades of arts education.
Prairie View Defensive End Malik Gucake fueled by loss
Defensive end Malik Gucake is primed for a big season in Year 2 with PV.
How Howard University is fixing a 500 student enrollment scare
Howard University reenrolled 46 freshmen after an enrollment crisis initially left more than 500 students displaced.
Profiles
AfriRock Dance Company celebrates 10 years in Houston
Ghanaian choreographer Lydia Rockson built AfriRock into a decade-defining Houston Afrobeats dance institution.
Captain Nia Gilliam on 9/11, resilience, and new memoir, Cleared for Takeoff
United Airlines captain’s new memoir explores resilience, purpose and finding her way back to the cockpit.
Reginald OG-1 Gordon empowers, uplifts formerly incarcerated
After serving four 50-year prison sentences, Reginald “OG-1” Gordon now leads Operation Outreach: Prevention Before Detention to mentor at-risk youth…
National
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?
Obama Center: Michelle Obama reflects on U.S. ‘Imperfect Democracy’
Michelle Obama frames the new Presidential Center as a call to advance America’s unfinished democracy.