By: NBUF Houston On Saturday, May 17, Sunday May 18 and Monday May 19, 2025, the National Black United Front (NBUF) in Houston will host it’s annual Malcolm X Birthday/SelfDetermination Weekend activities at it’s Headquarters 2428 Southmore Blvd. Houston, Texas 77004. All events are FREE with donations encouraged. Click the
By: Al Green Press On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Congressman Al Green was honored by the Washington Bar Association (WBA), the oldest and largest association of Black attorneys in the D.C. area, with the Charles Hamilton Houston Medallion of Merit. The WBA presented its highest award to Congress- man Green
They told us education was the key. They told us if we studied hard, graduated, and played by the rules, we’d succeed. But in 2025, far too many Black college graduates are waking up to a brutal truth: the system is still rigged — and excellence isn’t enough. Black students
By: Ashley Small The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) proudly announces Juneteenth @160: U.S. Colored Troops’ Call to Freedom | Our Journey to Progress, a dynamic three-day community celebration honoring the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and how they influenced
The 2025 Jackie Robinson Day was marked by controversy as federal policies rolled back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Department of Defense temporarily removed content about Robinson’s military service, and MLB adjusted its DEI references, prompting criticism that the celebrations failed to fully honor Robinson’s legacy amid current
By: Roy Douglas Malonson Every year, more than 300,000 Black students in America graduate college, hoping to walk into op- portunity. But as diplomas are handed out, many find that the system has handed them debt, limited job prospects, and little financial knowledge to navi- gate adulthood. In 2025, it’s becoming clear: Black students...
[Photo:Julieta Cervantes] In a thrilling announcement for theater enthusiasts and fans of Shakespearean drama alike, the iconic Denzel Washington is set to take the Broadway
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By: Al Green Press On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Congressman Al Green was honored by the Washington Bar Association (WBA), the oldest and largest association
...Hi, everyone, this is Charlene Ward Johnson. I am so honored to be serving as your State Representative. As your State Rep, I want to
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WHAT: Harris Health celebrates 50 years of providing health and specialty care to the residents of northwest Houston and the Heights. WHEN: Saturday, May 3,
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By: Ashley Small The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) proudly announces Juneteenth @160: U.S. Colored Troops’ Call to Freedom | Our Journey to Progress, a
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By:NBC News George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his
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“A life lived with pur- pose, a heart devoted to care.” Dr. Florence Wooten, a cherished physician, loving mother and grandmother, and proud lifelong Houstonian,
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By: Travis McGee All across our city we often hear the term “Affordable Housing” and you also see so- called affordable hous- ing projects thrown
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By: NBUF Houston On Saturday, May 17, Sunday May 18 and Monday May 19, 2025, the National Black United Front (NBUF) in Houston will host
...They told us education was the key. They told us if we studied hard, graduated, and played by the rules, we’d succeed. But in 2025,
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Warda Binte Zahid attended Nimitz High School and began taking classes at LSC-North Harris as a dual credit student. After one semester on campus, she
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By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power,
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