On May 17, 1954, the United States reached a historic milestone in the fight for equality when the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education. The ruling declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the long-standing “separate but equal” doctrine established by the 1896
Harris County Deputy Sheriff and Constable Perry Wooten passed away on May 1st, 2026. I met Perry Wooten at a community activist meeting in the fall of (1977) concerning the issue of just/equitable policing in the Black community, and presently the issue remains the same. At that time, Perry was
By:Pamela Holliman Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, a longstanding spiritual anchor in Houston’s Independence Heights—the first Texas municipality founded by African Americans—has begun a five-month celebration honoring its 75th anniversary. The milestone holds deep relevance for the Black community, reflecting a legacy of resilience, cultural pride, and communal support that
Longtime Houston Constable, Minister, and Community Advocate Dies at 74 A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Public Leadership Houston, Texas…. Perry L. Wooten Jr. a longtime and influential voice in Houston’s civic and faith communities, Harris County Constable, ordained minister, founding chairman of the Afro- American Sheriff’s Deputy League, community
By: Roy Douglas Malonson Throughout American history, many Black women worked as caregivers, nannies, and domestic workers for white families, helping raise children during some of the nation’s most difficult and divided eras. From the days of slavery through segregation and into the mid-20th century, Black women often cared for
By: Roy Douglas Malonson Throughout American history, many Black women worked as caregivers, nannies, and domestic workers for white families, helping raise children during some of the nation’s most difficult and divided eras. From the days of slavery through segregation and into the mid-20th century, Black women often cared for white children while balancing...
The first Monday in May always delivers high-fashion drama, but this year’s spectacular event took sartorial artistry to unprecedented heights. When reviewing the magnificent arrivals
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By:Pamela Holliman Bella Vista Missionary Baptist Church, a longstanding spiritual anchor in Houston’s Independence Heights—the first Texas municipality founded by African Americans—has begun a five-month
...[Photo: YouTube] On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security
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By: Fred Smith Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, selecting a seasoned public health official
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There’s a story unfolding at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival that challenges who gets to be seen—and remembered—in “Renaissance” spaces. Celebrating its 45th season, the Festival, running now through
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AUSTIN – Though their run to the HBCU Athletic Conference tournament championship fell short, Huston-Tillotson’s baseball team extended their season into May as they claimed one
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Longtime Houston Constable, Minister, and Community Advocate Dies at 74 A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Public Leadership Houston, Texas…. Perry L. Wooten Jr. 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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The Nigerian-American Multicultural Council (NAMC) is proud to announce its 12th Annual Fundraising Gala and Awards, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the
...On May 17, 1954, the United States reached a historic milestone in the fight for equality when the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in
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Lone Star College-Montgomery recently recognized 36 students who joined the LSC-Montgomery Phi Theta Kappa Beta Delta Iota chapter. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor
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By Louis J. King II, President & CEO, OIC of America NNPA NEWSWIRE — At OIC of America, we’re preparing people to lead in this
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