New Councilman Joe Panzarella outlines vision for Freedmen’s Town
Joe Panzarella pledges safer streets, affordability, and Black cultural preservation amid Freedmen’s Town gentrification.
Black farmers are struggling: Your grocery bill is the proof
How Trump tariffs are squeezing Black farmers and driving up Houston grocery bills.
Why I miss Black TV sitcoms
Rewatching classic 90s Black sitcoms reveals a quiet grief for lost cultural touchstones.
Tay Butler uses art to elevate Black consciousness
Houstonian Tay Butler, who journeyed from the military to community-centered art, is blowing up.
Obama still lives rent-free in Trump’s head
Trump persistently attempts to undermine Obama’s lasting legacy and continued public influence.
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College student views on Trump and politics
Eight TSU students share diverse perspectives on Trump’s impact on youth political engagement today.
Six ways to stay politically engaged without burning out
Political burnout is rising, but meaningful engagement remains possible through intentional, sustainable civic habits.
Here is how to increase Black voter turnout
Houston organizers share strategies to boost civic participation, and increase voter education and community turnout.
Under Trump, how does America rank globally?
According to many indexes, America is declining in global standing, democracy and social progress.
Harris County: Let’s move forward, not backward
Harris County built this institution on evidence. Evidence, and nothing less, should touch it.
Don’t wait for the government! Save yourself!
Federal policies are failing. Here is what community-level economic survival looks like.
Profiles
John Nicklos II brings community-centered impact, energy
John Nicklos II leverages his diverse entrepreneurial background to strengthen Houston’s community and collective prosperity.
Karen Tillman balances faith, family, franchising
Karen Tillman successfully blends faith, family, and franchising as a dedicated business owner and mother.
Treopia Cannon brings passion to girls’ empowerment
Former banking executive Treopia Cannon now champions girls’ potential as CEO of Girls Inc. Houston.
National
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.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder by jury
Karmelo Anthony faces prison after a controversial murder conviction involving a fatal track meet stabbing.
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.