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Forward Times Celebrates Women’s History Month with Inaugural “Hats Off To Her” Event

Mar 26, 2025

In honor of Women's History Month, Forward Times hosted its inaugural Hats Off To Her event on March 20th, offering a celebratory and wellness… Read moreForward Times Celebrates Women’s History Month with Inaugural “Hats Off To Her” Event

Forward Times Celebrates Women’s History Month with Inaugural “Hats Off To Her” Event

State & Local News

Taxation Without Representation in the 18th Congressional District

Mar 26, 2025

Will Governor Abbott avoid politics and call a special election sooner than later? Read moreTaxation Without Representation in the 18th Congressional District

Taxation Without Representation in the 18th Congressional District

Entertainment

Signed, Sealed, Still Independent-Minded: Dende Opens Up About His Def Jam Signing and New Music

Mar 26, 2025

By the time you read this, Dende’s I Am, Because You Are... EP will be out in the world—six songs, three features, and a concept that feels mo… Read moreSigned, Sealed, Still Independent-Minded: Dende Opens Up About His Def Jam Signing and New Music

Signed, Sealed, Still Independent-Minded: Dende Opens Up About His Def Jam Signing and New Music

Health & Wellness

Nutrition Matters: Dr. Cynthia’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Elderly Loved Ones

Mar 26, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month, an initiative sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aimed at encouraging healthy eating habit… Read moreNutrition Matters: Dr. Cynthia’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Elderly Loved Ones

Nutrition Matters: Dr. Cynthia’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Elderly Loved Ones

Community

Celebrating 70 Years of Love: Mr. Guy W. Lewis and Maggie Lewis

Mar 26, 2025

Congratulations to Mr. Guy W. Lewis and Maggie Lewis! The couple was married on March 27, 1955, at 5 p.m. in Keithville, Louisiana, and now re… Read moreCelebrating 70 Years of Love: Mr. Guy W. Lewis and Maggie Lewis

Celebrating 70 Years of Love: Mr. Guy W. Lewis and Maggie Lewis

Sports

George Foreman, Legendary Boxer and Entrepreneur, Passes Away at 76: A Life of Impact and Legacy

Mar 26, 2025

George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and larger-than-life figure, sadly passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Ma… Read moreGeorge Foreman, Legendary Boxer and Entrepreneur, Passes Away at 76: A Life of Impact and Legacy

George Foreman, Legendary Boxer and Entrepreneur, Passes Away at 76: A Life of Impact and Legacy

State & Local

Reckless Messaging Breach Alarms Oversight Group

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent
Mar 26, 2025

Chioma Chukwu, executive director of American Oversight, issued a sharp rebuke of the current administration’s handling of sensitive national security matters following recent reports that high-level officials used encrypted messaging apps to discuss active military operations. Read moreReckless Messaging Breach Alarms Oversight Group

“Autism Mom” donating life-saving door locks this Thursday in SW Houston

By Shelette Brundidge
Mar 19, 2025

Autism activist Sheletta Brundidge will give away 100 free interior combination door locks t…

Representative Senfronia Thompson Named Dean of the Texas House of Representatives

Feb 25, 2025

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Representative Senfronia Thompson was named Dean of the Texas House of Repre…

The City of Houston Awards $100,000 to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity and Innovation

Feb 18, 2025

February 18, 2025 -- The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awardi…

Community

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Suburban Bayou City Chapter

Forward Times Staff Writer
Mar 26, 2025

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter held their 17th Annual Blue and Silver Scholarship Ball on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Wyndham Hotel, 8686 Kirby Dr., featuring all its Top Teens. Read moreTop Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Suburban Bayou City Chapter

Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity Presents “Pathways to Prime” Forum to Help Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Secure Government Contracts

Mar 25, 2025

HOUSTON, TX—Harris County presents “Pathways to Prime,” a dynamic business forum presented b…

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter, Top Ladies of Distinction Inc., is Dedicated to Building a Stronger, More Resilient Community Through Service

Mar 12, 2025

For the past two decades, the Suburban Bayou City Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.…

Harris County Public Health Awards $1 Million in Capacity-Building Grants to Empower Local Nonprofits

Forward Times Newswire
Mar 5, 2025

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its new Capacit…

Education

Texas Southern University Debate Team Wins International Forensic Association Championship

Mar 20, 2025

March 10, 2025 (Houston) – The internationally-renowned Texas Southern University (TSU) Debate Team won the 35th Annual International Forensics Association’s Speech and Debate Tournament held March 7-9 in Incheon, South Korea. Read moreTexas Southern University Debate Team Wins International Forensic Association Championship

TSU Names Interim Dean of School of Public Affairs

Forward Times Newswire
Feb 19, 2025

Texas Southern University has named longtime higher education leader and former President of…

Texas Southern University Names Alumna and Former State Legislator Shawn Thierry Executive Director for Policy and Counsel

Feb 12, 2025

February 11, 2025 (Houston) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has appointed Attorney Shawn T…

TSU Social Work Professor Byron Parker Awarded 3-Year Grant to Address Substance Use Disorders Through the Expansion of Workforce Capacity

Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor
Dec 30, 2024

More exciting news for Texas Southern University (TSU) as TSU Social Work Professor Byron Pa…

Entertainment

Featured

Signed, Sealed, Still Independent-Minded: Dende Opens Up About His Def Jam Signing and New Music

DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Mar 26, 2025

By the time you read this, Dende’s I Am, Because You Are... EP will be out in the world—six songs, three features, and a concept that feels more like a gallery installation than a playlist. This is Dende’s first official release since signing with Def Jam, but if you’ve been paying attention… Read moreSigned, Sealed, Still Independent-Minded: Dende Opens Up About His Def Jam Signing and New Music

HATS OFF TO HER: Tay Powers on Music, Misogyny & the Makings of a Mogul

Terrance Turner, Staff Writer
Mar 19, 2025

Hats Off To Her is the inaugural Women's History Month Special Edition presented by Forward …

Rodeo Uncorked: Expanding the Black Presence at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Rodeo Uncorked: Expanding the Black Presence at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

By KP Hodges
Mar 12, 2025

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the city’s most cherished traditions, drawing…

Fourth Time’s the Charm: Jack Freeman Rejoins Bun B for RodeoHouston and His Mic Was ON!

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Fourth Time’s the Charm: Jack Freeman Rejoins Bun B for RodeoHouston and His Mic Was ON!

DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Mar 12, 2025

The Houston singer reflects on his journey with The Trill OG, the significance of performing…

Editorial

The Musk-Trump Alliance Threatens Black Americans

Dr. Barbara A. Reynolds via TriceEdneyWire.com
Mar 26, 2025

As America grapples with shifting values and increasing chaos, we face an unsettling question: Could Black Americans find themselves pushed back to a time reminiscent of the 1870s Post-Reconstruction era, where legally, they had no rights that whites had to respect? Read moreThe Musk-Trump Alliance Threatens Black Americans

The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

Julianne Malveaux via TriceEdneyWire.com
Mar 12, 2025

Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of …

Rep. Al Green is Censured by the U.S. House After Protesting Trump on Medicaid

Lauren Burke via NNPA Newswire
Mar 12, 2025

In one of the quickest punishments of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the m…

NNPA Launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ Campaign to Spotlight Disparities in Media Coverage of Missing Black Individuals

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Mar 5, 2025

The NNPA World News app has unveiled the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign, a nationwide ini…

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National News

Immigration Reform Becomes More Challenging Under Trump Administration

Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor
Mar 5, 2025

When the topic of immigration comes up, many people assume it primarily affects Latinos. Read moreImmigration Reform Becomes More Challenging Under Trump Administration

Black Press, NAACP, and Lawmakers Warned America—Now Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda is Reality

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Feb 26, 2025

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Among the immediate actions are Trump’s reinstatement of harsh immigration p…

Alvin F. Poussaint, Civil Rights Advocate and Leading Voice on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Feb 25, 2025

A firm believer in addressing racism’s profound psychological impact, Poussaint was known fo…

Treated as Suspects, Not Patients: How Systemic Racism Harms Black Male Gun Violence Survivors

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
Feb 17, 2025

The Code Blue report recommends establishing clear protocols for police behavior in hospital…

Sports

Cougars’ #3 Men’s Basketball Team Receives Big 12 Conference Awards

By: Forward Times Newswire via University of Houston Athletics
Mar 12, 2025

Kelvin Sampson named Coach of the Year; LJ Cryer recognized as Scholar-Athlete of the Year; Joseph Tugler honored as Defensive Player of the Year Read moreCougars’ #3 Men’s Basketball Team Receives Big 12 Conference Awards