Alan Sims brings 50-year track run to finish line
Alan Sims concludes a 50-year track journey, inspiring youth and reflecting on his global impact.
Houston Black Heritage Festival preserves history through celebration
The Houston Black Heritage Festival preserves history by teaching cultural pride through arts and entertainment.
Explainer video: SCOTUS Louisiana case has huge voting rights implications
The Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais threatens the Voting Rights Act’s Section 2.
Top hidden costs of the government shutdown
The government shutdown trickles into our daily lives and here’s how.
Top 10 highest-paying jobs in education
When adjusted for inflation, teachers make 5% less than on average a decade ago.
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Does Black America have a counter to Turning Point USA?
Discover the initiatives Black America’s undertaking to counter conservative youth movements, such as Turning Point.
Ambition does not have to mean exhaustion
Black excellence shouldn’t demand burnout. Redefining success means rejecting exhaustion as the price of achievement.
NBUF Sankofa Caravan 2025 has added significance, same aims
Annual Sankofa Caravan unites generations, honoring ancestors and preserving Black history and culture.
Jack Yates’ defense dominates and restores Third Ward pride
Jack Yates’ defense dominates under Friday lights, blending experience, youth and leadership across generations.
Houston City Council votes to hold tax rate steady despite looming budget shortfall
Houston keeps its tax rate flat, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility, revenue caps and deficits.
Jimmy Haren overcomes adversity to shine as Waltrip quarterback
After moving schools for his mother’s care, Jimmy Haren found purpose and thrived in football.
Profiles
Powerhouse PR Pro Julie O. Griffith empowers Black women entrepreneurs
Julie O. Griffith empowers Black women, fostering community, networking and celebrating their brilliance and hustle.
Vincent Morales, Jr. steers Fort Bend growth with focus on infrastructure
Fort Bend Commissioner Vincent Morales, Jr. champions infrastructure, fiscal discipline and animal welfare.
Dr. Nic Hardy brings joy to Black mental wellness
Dr. Nic Hardy brings personal joy to his work, helping Black people heal mentally.
National
What is the cost of free speech in America?
What have we learned as a nation in the killing of Charlie Kirk?
2025 laws, policies undercut Black civil rights, citizenship
New 2025 laws and policies are undermining Black civil rights and citizenship in America.
What the assassination of Charlie Kirk reveals about America
Charlie Kirk was a provocateur whose rhetoric leaned heavily on racist falsehoods.
Education Dept. moves to cut key minority-serving institution grants, citing “Racial Quotas”
Trump administration ends $350M MSI funding, putting HBCU support and Black education equity at risk.
NAACP ‘We suing everybody’ declaration both talk and action
NAACP revives its legal advocacy, suing states and mobilizing communities against anti-Black policies.