A big boost for Houston small businesses: 100 will get $5000 Comcast RISE grants
Small Businesses are now eligible to apply for a comprehensive grant package from Comcast Rise.
Why Black youth need rites of passage programs
Rites of passage programs open us to growth, community connection and purpose.
Tina Knowles reveals early signs of future success for Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland
She recalls Beyoncé standing up for others, Solange’s activist spirit, and Kelly Rowland’s peacemaking nature.
HBCUs could be left out in the cold in NCAA profit-sharing
A bigger class is on the horizon for HBCUs like PV and TSU.
Houston jazz artist, teacher, mentor Leonard ‘Al’ Campbell continues to expand legacy
Leonard ‘Al’ Campbell continues to have a profound impact on the jazz world globally.
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Election shakeups in Harris County
Election day races saw incumbents losing and new faces emerging.
Communities grapple with end of free internet program
The Affordable Connectivity Program has been a lifeline for over 1.7 million households in Texas.
MLB recognizes Negro Leagues as major league, integrating statistics into records
This move opens the door to enshrinement for over 2,300 Negro Leagues players.
Trump Does the Harlem Fake
The one time Trump comes anywhere near Harlem is to visit a bodega owner who stabbed and killed a Black…
Stephen A. Smith’s Non-Apology ‘Apology’Â
His comparison of Trump’s legal issues to the struggles of Black people shows influential Black folks must educate, not just…
The Party of Lincoln Is Dead
Republicans celebrate the Confederacy and block civil rights legislation. Democrats delivered the first Black president, the first Black vice president,…
Profiles
Houston legend John Guess III shares insights on real estate legacy
By creating legacy wealth, legend John Guess III sets an example for Black entrepreneurs.
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.
Demetria Qualls, Hearts of Rescue offer unique homeless ministry
Demetria Qualls leads Hearts of Rescue’s unique ministry that offers showers for the homeless.
National
Black military service: Fighting enemies foreign and domestic
The long history of Black military service involves battles overseas and at home.
Conservative Supreme Court ruling weakens racial gerrymandering claims
The decision raises the evidentiary bar for proving racial discrimination in redistricting cases.
The many faces of mental illness in Blacks
The prevalence of mental illness in the Black community brings specific challenges.
Police have killed over 380 people so far this year
Police killing of U.S. Navy airman Roger Fortson, others prompts calls for police reform.
What is Project 2025 and its implications for Black people?
Tamani Mwandani, founder of 3 Levels Edutainment, is sounding the alarm about Project 2025.