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THE POWER OF PROP A: Voter-approved referendum led to the renaming of Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Apr 23, 2025

Voter-approved referendum led to the renaming of Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Read moreTHE POWER OF PROP A: Voter-approved referendum led to the renaming of Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

THE POWER OF PROP A: Voter-approved referendum led to the renaming of Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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“The Best Day a Black Man Will Have at the Doctor”: Free Wellness Event Brings Life-Saving Screenings and a 5K Walk to Houston

Apr 23, 2025

Free Wellness Event Brings Life-Saving Screenings and a 5K Walk to Houston Read more“The Best Day a Black Man Will Have at the Doctor”: Free Wellness Event Brings Life-Saving Screenings and a 5K Walk to Houston

“The Best Day a Black Man Will Have at the Doctor”: Free Wellness Event Brings Life-Saving Screenings and a 5K Walk to Houston

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Touch of Keys Music Fine Arts Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Gala to Support Students and Celebrate Black Excellence in the Arts

Apr 23, 2025

Touch of Keys Music Fine Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by E. Gordon Wright, recently hosted its 17th Annual Scholarship Awa… Read moreTouch of Keys Music Fine Arts Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Gala to Support Students and Celebrate Black Excellence in the Arts

Touch of Keys Music Fine Arts Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Gala to Support Students and Celebrate Black Excellence in the Arts

Arts & Culture

Artist Randy WROSIV Honors a Legend – And Connects Communities – At “Badu Party”

Apr 23, 2025

Imagine an event devoted to one of your favorite artists. Picture yourself painting a mural of her on a freight container. Imagine watching a … Read moreArtist Randy WROSIV Honors a Legend – And Connects Communities – At “Badu Party”

Artist Randy WROSIV Honors a Legend – And Connects Communities – At “Badu Party”

Arts & Culture

Noah Nova Refuses to Be Boxed In: The Houston Rapper Makes Room for Lady Friends

Apr 23, 2025

Noah Nova doesn’t need a co-sign to define his sound. He’s already done that himself, fusing lyricism with rhythm, depth with soul, and Housto… Read moreNoah Nova Refuses to Be Boxed In: The Houston Rapper Makes Room for Lady Friends

Noah Nova Refuses to Be Boxed In: The Houston Rapper Makes Room for Lady Friends

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Rewrite the Rules: Morgan DeBaun and Chamillionaire Bring Candid Conversation to Houston

Apr 23, 2025

The Multiplatinum Rapper/Tech Investor and the Founder/CEO of Blavity Talk Strategy, Struggle, and Success Read moreRewrite the Rules: Morgan DeBaun and Chamillionaire Bring Candid Conversation to Houston

Rewrite the Rules: Morgan DeBaun and Chamillionaire Bring Candid Conversation to Houston

Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Renamed in Honor of Sheila Jackson Lee

Apr 16, 2025

Family Of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Read moreTerminal E at Bush Intercontinental Renamed in Honor of Sheila Jackson Lee

Adolfo Serrano Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Fatal Drunk Driving Incident that Claimed the Life of Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis

Apr 8, 2025

Houston Harris County Texas — In a significant legal decision, Adolfo Serrano was found guil…

New era, familiar fight: Black Press prepares for tariff impacts

by Tannistha Sinha
Apr 3, 2025

Black media outlets across the country are preparing for what could be a new era of financia…

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 curren…

Tamron Hall Comes to Houston to Promote Harlem Honey Book

By: Jeffrey L. Boney, Associate Editor
Apr 16, 2025

In a time when several people in this country are trying to eliminate the voices of Black authors—especially in the world of education—there are still several entities that refuse to allow that to happen. Read moreTamron Hall Comes to Houston to Promote Harlem Honey Book

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 S…

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.…

Education

Texas Southern University Foundation’s 2025 Tiger Ball Raises More than $1 million for Student Scholarships

By: Forward Times Staff
Apr 9, 2025

The Texas Southern University (TSU) Foundation announced that it raised $1.25 million for student scholarships at its annual Tiger Ball, held on Saturday, April 5, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. More than 700 attendees—including TSU leadership, donors, faculty, staff, alumni, elec… Read moreTexas Southern University Foundation’s 2025 Tiger Ball Raises More than $1 million for Student Scholarships

Texas Southern University Set to Host the Annual Tiger Ball to Support Student Scholarships and Celebrate Partnerships

Apr 2, 2025

The Greater Houston community is strongly encouraged to prepare for an evening of inspiratio…

Texas Southern University Debate Team Wins International Forensic Association Championship

Mar 20, 2025

March 10, 2025 (Houston) – The internationally-renowned Texas Southern University (TSU) Deba…

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…

Entertainment

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Artist Randy WROSIV Honors a Legend – And Connects Communities – At “Badu Party”

By: Terrance Turner, Staff Writer
Apr 23, 2025

Imagine an event devoted to one of your favorite artists. Picture yourself painting a mural of her on a freight container. Imagine watching a local artist paint her portrait during lunch. Now, picture a party devoted solely to her music. That’s exactly what artist Randy WROSIV brought to lif… Read moreArtist Randy WROSIV Honors a Legend – And Connects Communities – At “Badu Party”

Featured

Noah Nova Refuses to Be Boxed In: The Houston Rapper Makes Room for Lady Friends

By: DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Apr 23, 2025

Noah Nova doesn’t need a co-sign to define his sound. He’s already done that himself, fusing…

All Aboard the Soul Train: Philly Soul Rolls Into Houston’s Hermann Park

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All Aboard the Soul Train: Philly Soul Rolls Into Houston’s Hermann Park

By: Terrance Turner, Staff Writer
Apr 16, 2025

Soul lovers’ favorite “Philly Soul” soundtrack returned to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann…

Khruangbin Brings It Home with Surprise Set for Cactus Music’s 50th Anniversary

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Khruangbin Brings It Home with Surprise Set for Cactus Music’s 50th Anniversary

By: DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Apr 16, 2025

When Khruangbin stepped onto the makeshift stage at Cactus Music for a secret show last Frid…

Editorial

Trump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign

By: Lauren Burke via NNPA Newswire
Apr 23, 2025

On January 23, three days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14176, titled Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read moreTrump Moves to Expose MLK Files — Critics Warn of Smear Campaign

Civil Rights Panel Confronts Trump and Defends Diversity and Inclusion

By: Lauren Burke via NNPA Newswire
Apr 9, 2025

At a time when few Democrats are having events in public in defense of diversity, equity, an…

Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
Apr 2, 2025

For over 198 years, the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of …

Plans to Shutter Education Department Add to Financial Aid Confusion

Charlene Crowell via TriceEdneyWire.com
Apr 2, 2025

The chaos and confusion resulting from systemic changes and closures at multiple federal age…

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Rev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent
Apr 23, 2025

April 21, 2025 - Rev. Jamal Bryant is urging Black Americans to keep the pressure on Target by continuing the national boycott that began as a 40-day economic “fast.” The move, sparked by the retail giant’s decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, has already c… Read moreRev. Bryant and the Black Press Won’t Let Target Off the Hook

OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Bobby R. Henry Sr. National Newspaper Publishers Association
Apr 23, 2025

BLACKPRESSUSA.COM NEWSWIRE — To those companies who do embrace the inclusion of their divers…

The Attack on Education Shatters Global Connections

By: Julianne Malveaux via TriceEdneyWire.com
Apr 23, 2025

Kudos to Harvard University for standing up to the bullies in the Administration who are try…

Still Black and Still Proud

By: David W. Marshall via TriceEdneyWire.com
Apr 23, 2025

James Brown had a way of reminding us to take pride in our Blackness. We could use some of t…

Sports

Who Is Out of Bounds with Student-Athletes, NIL, and the NCAA?

By: James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
Apr 23, 2025

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the governing body for college athletics in America. It has a long history, dating back to its inception in March 1906. Read moreWho Is Out of Bounds with Student-Athletes, NIL, and the NCAA?