Houston Black-owned businesses show growth, capital, contract gaps persist
Houston’s Black-owned businesses are growing, but funding, contracting, and revenue gaps continue limiting their scale.
Edgewood Park upgrades offer South Park overdue investment
New investments promise expanded recreation and gathering spaces for South Park families of every generation.…
Defense leads the way as Westfield chases a deeper playoff run
Westfield’s veteran defense leads the charge as they pursue a deeper playoff run in 2026.
Study: Black voters feel frustration, wary of political action
Black voters increasingly report personal harm from federal policies, but fear hinders political action.
Stephen A. Smith’s problem isn’t his opinions. It’s accountability
Smith’s NABJ responses suggests he can dish it criticism but can’t take it.
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‘Always remember’: Congressman Al Green hosts slavery remembrance gathering
Houstonians gathered to remember slavery’s brutality, honor the enslaved, and confront unfinished fights for equality.
Terrance’s Take: TSU, PV breaking from Labor Day Classic tradition
For the first time since 1984, TSU and PV won’t face off in the opener.
Karmelo Anthony denied new trial by recently appointed judge
The judge’s ruling leaves Karmelo Anthony’s conviction and 35-year sentence intact.
Midterms: Building trust with Black voters dominates Democratic strategy
Strategists say Democrats must rebuild trust with Black voters through sustained investment beyond election cycles.
Houston Theater Week returns with BOGO deals
Houston Theater Week returns Aug. 24-30 with BOGO deals and Black theater picks.
Aretha’s Gospel voice still resonates
Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace stands as a seminal live recording in American music history.
Profiles
Houston poet Deonte Scott turns pain into immersive art show
Deonte Scott turns his personal struggle into a show sponsored by Houston Arts Alliance.
AfriRock Dance Company celebrates 10 years in Houston
Ghanaian choreographer Lydia Rockson built AfriRock into a decade-defining Houston Afrobeats dance institution.
Bree Carroll’s All Things EPIC delivers a structural blueprint for purposeful living
Where Carroll’s methodology excels is in its refusal to treat personal growth as an exercise.
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.