Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023

Texas Supreme Court okays TEA takeover of HISD

State-appointed managers can replace elected school board members in the largest district in Texas, according to a decision released by the state’s […]

TikTok chef, H-town prosecutor sends anti-Black women tweets

A prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office is taking heat on social media after racist tweets he previously […]

Community voices help Yates principal Guillory keep job

The community spoke and the HISD board listened. Tiffany Guillory will remain the principal of Jack Yates High School after […]

5 Black coaching candidates Texans should consider

In a move that wasn’t unexpected, the Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith just hours after their regular-season finale win […]

Sports Briefs for the week of January 6 – 12, 2023

TSU freshman phenom Micah Gray is on fire Texas Southern freshman shooting guard Micah Gray established a new school record […]

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Aswad Walker

I'm originally from Cincinnati. I'm a husband and father to six children. I'm an associate pastor for the Shrine of Black Madonna (Houston). I am a lecturer (adjunct professor) in the University of Houston...