Civil rights activist Opal Lee to receive SMU honorary doctorate for advocacy
Opal Lee is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” which became a federal holiday.
How student debt impacts Black students and families
Black student debt impacts more than the students, and more than just financially.
Poetry is alive and well in Black Houston
Houston’s Black poets are keeping the art form alive expressing emotions and social justice themes.
What we better learn from Rev. Frederick Haynes III’s quick Rainbow PUSH exit
Rev. Frederick Haynes III’s brief tenure at Rainbow PUSH offers lessons for Black advancement.
Fort Bend Elkins track & field star Sydney Freeman headed back to state
After missing the state meet last season, Sydney Freeman is back in two events.
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Conservative backlash grows against DEI initiatives around nation
Conservative claim DEI initiatives prioritize racial or gender identity over individual merit.
What are the cool jazz spots in Houston?
Celebrate Jazz Appreciate Month by hitting up these spots.
TSU Bullard Center, Clean Energy Fund of Texas receive $156 Mil EPA solar grant
TSU’s Bullard Center receives a $156 million EPA grant to increase solar energy access.
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.
Texans unveil first uniform change since franchise’s 2000 beginning
The Texans’ new uniforms seem to a hit with the team and city.
Smart techniques to teach your child about managing their money
Financial literacy among kids are on the rise. What you need to know.
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
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.