By: Fred Smith Not enough is being done to make organ donation more accessible for people of color — and according to Aisha Tator, there’s still a long way to go. She describes the ongoing shortage as an *organ scarcity crisis* that has escalated into a public health emergency. “We
A few years ago, every big company was bragging about diversity. DEI was the buzzword. Panels, hashtags, pledges—everyone claimed they were building space for Black talent in tech. But fast forward to today, and that same energy is gone. The diversity jobs have dried up, the promises have faded, and
By: Family Today, our community grieves the loss of a truly remarkable leader, Pastor James Nash. For decades, Pastor Nash was more than just a spiritual guide — he was a cornerstone of Sunnyside’s progress and unity. His leadership extended far beyond the walls of his church, touching every corner
Image is very important because of America’s historic racist history. Thus, TSU was institutionally created out of a racist mind-set. The concept of separate, but equal was nev- er equal. Black Texans were not permitted to attend the University of Texas. What an ungodly shame. Even though tax dollars are
By: Fred Smith Richard “Dick” Cheney, a towering and often polarizing figure in American politics, died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement from his family, the cause of death was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney served as the 46th
By: Roy Douglas Malonson AI is changing everything, but not everyone is benefiting. While tech companies brag about “the future,” thousands of Black workers across America are quietly losing their jobs to machines that don’t need lunch breaks, don’t take vacations, and don’t earn a paycheck. For decades, we fought to earn a place...
The world of jazz and blues has been graced by many legends, but few have left a mark as indelible as Dinah Washington. Known as
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By: Fred Smith A long-standing pillar of Houston’s historic Third Ward, Greater Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church is approaching a significant milestone. Founded in 1902
...By: Fred Smith Not enough is being done to make organ donation more accessible for people of color — and according to Aisha Tator, there’s
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By: Leanne Clark-Shirley The federal government is on the brink of revers- ing a century of medical progress for older adults. As a social scientist,
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If you follow any major news outlets or are a major fan of the NBA, or the Dallas Mavs, then you have heard of the
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By Alan Wiederhold HT Athletic Communications ROUND ROCK, Texas – Huston-Tillotson University’s women’s soccer team concluded its regular season Monday and claimed one of the
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By: Family Today, our community grieves the loss of a truly remarkable leader, Pastor James Nash. For decades, Pastor Nash was more than just a
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By: Fred Smith What if every Black dollar stayed in the Black communi- ty for one month? Right now, the reality is stark: the aver-
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Internationally acclaimed violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins brings her tonal mastery to Bach Society Houston with Blues to Bach: Kelly Hall-Tompkins in Concert on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Christ the
...A few years ago, every big company was bragging about diversity. DEI was the buzzword. Panels, hashtags, pledges—everyone claimed they were building space for Black
...Lone Star College System appointed Carolyn Donovan as the first associate vice chancellor, Alumni Relations and Engagement. Donovan, who starts Oct. 20, will lead efforts
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Afro Tech, the premier event celebrating innovation, tech, and culture within the Black community, is making its grand return to Houston in 2026. This event
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