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HS teen removed from Barbers Hill ISD due to dreadlock controversy

January 24, 2020 / By: aframnews

A Texas school district has been under fire for barring a highschool senior from graduating unless the teen cut his dread and now, his family has removed him from the district.

‘The people won’: Concrete batch plant in Acres Home withdraws application

January 23, 2020 / By: aframnews

Acres Homes residents and elected officials are celebrating a victory after a concrete mixing company withdrew its application to build in the northwest Houston neighborhood, one day before a judge was set to hear arguments over the permit.

Mo’Nique lands Showtime comedy special, will she let Netflix battle go?

January 20, 2020 / By: aframnews

Will Mo’Nique finally have a “let go and let God” moment with Netflix after finally landing a well-deserved comedy special with Showtime? Mayybbeeeee, but we doubt it.

Documents obtained provide more info on TSU president’s paid leave

January 19, 2020 / By: aframnews

While the city of Houston is stumped and demanding answers as to why embattled Texas Southern University President Austin Lane was placed on paid administrative leave, African American News and Issues has obtained documents which provide a little more insight on the decision.