HISD testing shift creates chaos before end of school year
Standardized testing was scheduled for May, but HISD disrupted the schedule.
Associate Editor’s Message: What the college protests teach us
Want lessons from the current college campus protests and more? Read this.
Trill Burgers teams up with Alex Bregman for limited-time taco menu
The tacos are served in pairs and accompanied by Trill Burgers’ signature french fries.
Investigation underway after Arcola Mayor receives noose
Police have no leads as to who sent a noose to the Black mayor.
Sports Briefs: Texans continue building during NFL Draft
The Texans didn’t have many glaring needs, but filled key holes during the NFL Draft.
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HISD announces job cuts to wraparound service positions
HISD workers and wraparound specialists were told they’d be out of jobs.
Brian McKnight’s controversial remarks spark boycotts for Detroit concert
McKnight has reportedly refused to tell his son, who battled cancer, that he loved him.
Prairie View softball hoping to power way to third straight SWAC championship
The Panthers led the SWAC in home runs this season with 37.
Can parents be friends with their kids?
Can being friends with your kids confuse the expectations within the relationship?
What Black Houstonians think about the upcoming 2024 election
Black Houstonians express mixed feelings about the 2024 election and their voting intentions for November.
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
Profiles
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.
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.
National
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.
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.