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Black Voting Rights in Texas Getting Even Harder

Apr 9, 2025

The 89th Texas Legislative Session is swiftly moving forward and if you have not been paying attention, there are several eye-opening, voting-… Read moreBlack Voting Rights in Texas Getting Even Harder

Black Voting Rights in Texas Getting Even Harder

News

Expanding the Literary Canon: Anderson Center Hosts Chat with Founder of The Free Black Women’s Library

Apr 9, 2025

Convos with Ashley are in-person discussions led by Ashley Hoskins, Creative Director of The Free Black Women’s Library HTX and artist-in-resi… Read moreExpanding the Literary Canon: Anderson Center Hosts Chat with Founder of The Free Black Women’s Library

Expanding the Literary Canon: Anderson Center Hosts Chat with Founder of The Free Black Women’s Library

Arts & Culture

Black Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years of Black Culinary Empowerment

Apr 9, 2025

Greater Houston community encouraged to support participating Black restaurants by April 13th Read moreBlack Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years of Black Culinary Empowerment

Black Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years of Black Culinary Empowerment

Arts & Culture

You Don’t Know You Love Him Yet: Marqus Clae and His Continued Rise

Apr 9, 2025

Marqus Clae’s most recent EP, You Don’t Know You Love Me Yet, is seven tracks of sharp lyricism and emotional release. In just the two-minute … Read moreYou Don’t Know You Love Him Yet: Marqus Clae and His Continued Rise

You Don’t Know You Love Him Yet: Marqus Clae and His Continued Rise

News

CoolxDad Opens New Exhibit Celebrating Fatherhood

Apr 9, 2025

Just days after its new opening, a local nonprofit unveiled a new exhibit focused on fatherhood. Read moreCoolxDad Opens New Exhibit Celebrating Fatherhood

CoolxDad Opens New Exhibit Celebrating Fatherhood

Sports

Heartbreak in the Alamo: Houston’s Championship Dreams Slip Away in Final Seconds

Apr 8, 2025

After a season defined by grit, dominance, and near-mythical comebacks, the University of Houston Cougars were just this close to securing the… Read moreHeartbreak in the Alamo: Houston’s Championship Dreams Slip Away in Final Seconds

Heartbreak in the Alamo: Houston’s Championship Dreams Slip Away in Final Seconds

State & Local

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 guilty last week and sentenced to life in prison today for the tragic death of Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis Read moreAdolfo Serrano Sentenced to Life in Prison for the Fatal Drunk Driving Incident that Claimed the Life of Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis

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…

“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…

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 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

Featured

You Don’t Know You Love Him Yet: Marqus Clae and His Continued Rise

By: DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Apr 9, 2025

Marqus Clae’s most recent EP, You Don’t Know You Love Me Yet, is seven tracks of sharp lyricism and emotional release. In just the two-minute and twenty-four-second intro track, he reflects on friends who have passed away, love for his mother, his experience with Def Jam, his hometown of Hou… Read moreYou Don’t Know You Love Him Yet: Marqus Clae and His Continued Rise

Featured

God Body Bingo Finds Himself, Again

DeVaughn Douglas, Cultural Writer
Apr 2, 2025

How grief, growth, and Northside pride shaped God Body Bingo’s new album, Last Name First

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

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 …

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 …

Editorial

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, and inclusion policies, a forum took place on Capitol Hill focused on legacy civil rights policy and its importance. The April 1st forum featured representatives of five civil rights organizations inclu… Read moreCivil Rights Panel Confronts Trump and Defends Diversity and Inclusion

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…

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 questio…

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Will the Hands off Movement Have Momentum?

By: Julianne Malveaux via TriceEdneyWire.com
Apr 9, 2025

They rallied in Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, in Concord, NH, in Milwaukee, in Asheville, NC, and in 1,300 other places. A combined attendance of at least a million people came together to send a message to the President and the man who purchased the co-Presidency, Elon Musk. The messag… Read moreWill the Hands off Movement Have Momentum?

Trump Orders Purge of Black History from Smithsonian, Targets African American Museum

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent
Apr 3, 2025

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The executive order is chillingly titled “Restoring Truth and Sanit…

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.

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…

Sports

Houston Cougars Set for Final Four Showdown Against Duke Blue Devils

Chelsea Lenora White, Associate Publisher
Apr 2, 2025

The stage is set for an electrifying Final Four battle as the No. 1-seeded Houston Cougars prepare to take on the No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils this Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. In what promises to be a thrilling clash, Houston will be seeking its first national champions… Read moreHouston Cougars Set for Final Four Showdown Against Duke Blue Devils