TSU gets a new president, James W. Crawford III
James W. Crawford III, TSU’s next president, shares his vision for the school.
State Rep. Jarvis Johnson defeated in special election for Senate District 15
Molly Cook defeats State Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election for Senate District 15.
How to have a healthier relationship with your phone
Unplugging is hard. Here are tips to help you set boundaries with your phone.
Brian McKnight’s concert canceled after controversy over children’s estrangement
The cancellation of the concert is believed to be related to the backlash.
Four teams run sub-40 in Texas State Meet 4×100-meter relay
Humble Atascocita runs 39.14 in the 4×100-meter relay taking first place in 6A state meet.
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Protests overshadow graduation season on college campuses
Schools are taking extra safety precautions and making venue changes as a precaution.
TSU’s Jacob and Isaac Williams credit second mom, Desiree, for pushing them to success
Jacob and Isaac Williams view Desiree as their second mom, not that their stepmother.
Texas free speech test: Pro-Palestine protests challenge campus rules
Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates $200K to Philadelphia schools
The donation will fund the installation of 300 AC units, benefiting over 5,000 students.
Protests erupt in UT Austin over DEI ban
Students, faculty, and local leaders protest against the terminations of DEI-related jobs at UT Austin.
Johnnie Means Aquatics receives grant funding
A festival will be held on May 18th to raise awareness about water safety measures.
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.