Zakiya Newman: The next-gen Houston voting advocate
Zakiya Newman, a Gen Z voting advocate, is committed to empowering Houston voters.
Houston Congolese community rallies behind historic World Cup return
Houston’s Congolese diaspora prepares for the national team’s historic return to the World Cup.
Neonatal testing: A game-changer for Black moms and babies
Early screenings empower Black families to manage pregnancy risks and improve infant health outcomes.
OpEd: More Black Women are choosing luxury with no guilt
For Black women, luxury is about freedom: Permission to rest and exist outside of survival…
What happens when 6 billion fans go online for World Cup?
The World Cup will be one of the biggest of the decade.
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Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash
Houston’s proposed budget sparks debate over sustainability, deficits, and a controversial new trash fee.
Before the gold, Nicholas Ferguson was just trying the 800
From relay runner to Texas 6A 800m state champion, Ferguson’s rise surprised many.
Reporter’s Message: SEC boycott, America 250
Let’s look at sports activism, political violence data, and the America 250 propaganda initiative.
Dara Landry leads Houston reading renaissance with CLASS
Dara Landry, co-owner of CLASS Bookstore, leads a Black bookstore renaissance and fosters community advocacy.
Trump statue reflects rise of political idolization
Some believe Donald Trump’s golden statue shows Christianity isn’t the faith practiced by white Christians.
Why are red foods popular during Juneteenth celebrations?
Learn about the historical significance of the red colored food eaten during Juneteenth.
Profiles
Rashad Cave continues family legacy of community service
Houston’s Rashad Cave follows his family’s long tradition of public and community service.
Phill Wade rises as a versatile Houston entertainer
Phill Wade is redefining Houston entertainment one stage and screen at a time.
Closing early learning gaps: Melanie Johnson shares her mission
Houston leader fights early education gaps, expanding access for Black and Latino children before kindergarten.
National
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
Houston Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after protesting racist trump video
Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after anti-racism protest.
Nicki Minaj declares herself Trump’s “No. 1 Fan,” politics as performance continues
Minaj dismissed criticism, praised Trump’s power and protection, and turned a policy event into pop theater.
Storm cuts TX-18 early voting short, judge orders Harris County to reopen polls
Houston groups sue to restore lost early voting days after storm disrupts TX-18 runoffs.
A year in, Trump’s agenda has deepened Black economic pain
Report warns that the ‘chaos’ of White House domestic policies is surging across Black America.