Valedictorian controversy in Fort Bend ISD
Parents say the policy hurts students who actually attend that school by lowering their rank.
Two Houston pride celebrations: City Council pushes for unity
Houston will have two Pride parades. City officials say there should be one.
FDA misses deadline for proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products
L’Oreal and Revlon face class action lawsuits because their products allegedly cause uterine cancer.
Road rage in U.S. is outrageous – and Houston leads the nation
Houston leads the nation in road rage incidents. Here are tips to avoid that drama.
North Forest sprinter Carde Moore is going back to State
North Forest senior, Carde Moore, is going back to State for the third straight year
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Congressional Black Caucus chairman backing Biden’s campaign efforts to appeal to Black voters
Rep. Steven Horsford expressed confidence in the Biden-Harris administration’s record of decency over chaos.
Morehouse urged to rescind Biden invite
Students, alums and Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark officials want Biden’s invite rescinded.
Prairie View softball player Caidence Martin found a higher purpose after being shot
Caidence Martin has found a deeper understanding and appreciation of life after being shot.
Globally-renowned, Houston-based Dr. Anthony Pinn continues to push theological boundaries
Theologian Dr. Anthony Pinn challenges traditional religious views and adopts a humanistic approach.
Foster HS senior Devaren Staples wins the wild card at regionals, headed to State meet
Richmond Foster senior, Devaren Staples wins the wild card and heads to State track meet.
U.S. News ranks two HISD schools among the best in Texas
Two HISD schools were named the best in the state. Guess which ones?
Profiles
Demetria Qualls, Hearts of Rescue offer unique homeless ministry
Demetria Qualls leads Hearts of Rescue’s unique ministry that offers showers for the homeless.
Tierney Malone uses art, voice to spotlight Houston’s rich jazz legacy
Artist Tierney Malone highlights Houston’s jazz legacy through his various artistic endeavors and storytelling.
Nailah ‘Mama Africa’ Nelson empowers, enlightens young leaders
Shrine Cultural Center director Nailah Nelson shares her commitment to mentoring and empowering young leaders.
National
Blacks and Autism: We need to talk
Black children and parents face unique challenges regarding autism. Delayed diagnosis is just one.
Conservative backlash grows against DEI initiatives around nation
Conservative claim DEI initiatives prioritize racial or gender identity over individual merit.
Essence editor, author Malaika Jabali offers reasons Blacks should dump capitalism
Malaika Jabali’s new book discusses several reasons why Blacks should break up with capitalism.
To bridge racial wealth gap Americans willing to pay more
A study reveals most Americans will pay more to reduce the racial wealth gap.
Election 2024 and the dangers of Black voter apathy
Young people voice growing Black voter apathy that some say could impact the 2024 election.