Week of April 13, 2017
- Local News: Councilmember Edwards launches empowerment series; Voter campaign failed to prevent ID confusion; Black restaurant week promotes Blue Triangle; Houston poet laureate named; TSU prepares for Maroon & Gray Affair; Defender Mother’s Day Contest underway
- National: Justice Dept. considers reopening Emmett Till case; HBCUs much-needed option for Blacks; Guide merges the faith, HIV divide; New PACs want more Blacks in politics
- Entertainment: Queen Latifah series hopes to inspire Black travel
- Center Fold: Houston First Ladies-Female leaders in the Black church
- Health: Kelsey-Seybold warns about strokes
- Pro & College Sports: Texas A&M star Garrett tops NFL draft
- High School Sports: Yates softball team reaches for the stars
- Top Events: Dr. Alvia Wardlaw’s Book Signing; Planting Dreams & Harvesting Hope Breakfast; Anchor Institutions: Tools for Wealth Building Luncheon