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Year in Review: Centerfolds

by ReShonda TateDecember 26, 2025

Our 2025 centerfolds defined conversations, sparked debate, and celebrated Black culture with visually striking spreads.

Trending Black culture slang taking over TikTok

by Laura OnyenehoNovember 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Celebrate Black Excellence: Nominate TODAY for Defender’s Inaugural Best of Black Houston

by Von JilesJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Defender Best of Black Houston: Initiates a Celebration of Excellence

by Von JilesJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Respecting style, beauty of Black women

by ReShonda TateMarch 25, 2025April 1, 2025

Top 5 ways to build a relationship with your parents

by Amaka WatsonFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

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2025 Ones to Watch

The Defender Network: A Renewed Focus on Black News, Culture, and Empowerment

by ReShonda TateDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Butler’s art journey: From Milwaukee to Houston, pursuing dreams

by Cole GeeSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024

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What Amber Rose ‘missed’ when declaring MAGA her peeps

by Aswad WalkerJuly 18, 2024July 18, 2024

What are the cool jazz spots in Houston?

by Laura OnyenehoApril 24, 2024April 24, 2024

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