Is voting still worth it to young Black people?
A poll says young Black voters aren’t motivated to vote in November’s election.
Students protest UT Austin’s DEI layoffs and demand transparency
The layoffs were made in compliance with Senate Bill 17.
Houston injury hotspots: which areas are the most dangerous for children?
A report identified areas with high transportation injuries, particularly in historically marginalized communities.
Judge drops Drake from Astroworld lawsuit
Drake is out of Astroworld lawsuits. The judge says he wasn’t responsible.
UH lands Oklahoma point guard Milos Uzan via transfer portal
Milos Uzan comes to UH as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining.
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NAACP Houston, others denounce AG Ken Paxton’s push to end Uplift Harris
NAACP Houston and others gathered to oppose AG Ken Paxton’s lawsuit to end Uplift Harris.
O.J. Simpson’s death: Final days illuminate contrasting health status
Simpson’s attorney revealed details of his declining health in the final days before his passing
Rev. Dr. Freddie Haynes steps down from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
The renowned pastor just officially assumed the reins from Rev. Jesse Jackson in February.
Madison’s Damien Duckworth is headed to regionals
Damien Duckworth faces wrong measurement at area before advancing to regional meet with strong jump.
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.
CBS, with NAACP partnership, developing daytime soap opera about Black wealthy family
The show is bringing a new era of representation and diversity to daytime soap operas.
Profiles
Nailah ‘Mama Africa’ Nelson empowers, enlightens young leaders
Shrine Cultural Center director Nailah Nelson shares her commitment to mentoring and empowering young leaders.
Shekira Dennis gives clients maximum political, community impact
Next Wave Strategies’ Shekira Dennis discusses her passion for political and community empowerment.
Carol Guess is about the business of ministry
Rev. Carol Guess, former leader at HBC, now focuses on ministry in the marketplace.
National
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.
Severe racial, ethnic neighborhood inequities harm Black children
The Child Opportunity Index reveals severe racial and ethnic neighborhood inequities, negatively impacting Black children.
Reparations: Just what does America owe Black people?
Advocates of reparations contend Black have given America way more than stolen labor.
US Rep. Al Green discusses Haiti crisis impact on Blacks in US
US Rep. Al Green discusses the Haitian crisis and efforts to help end it.