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NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT

By: OCAcommunications Harris County Commissioners Court today approved the appointment of Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM, as Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District. Stuckett brings more than two decades of engineering and flood mitigation experience to the role, including extensive leadership within the Harris County Flood Control District

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BLACK IN AMERICA

Being Black in America has always been difficult, and it has become even more chal- lenging under the Trump administration. Slavery and Jim Crowism remain the rule rather than the exception. President Trump has brought America to a dangerous spiri- tual crossroads: Which path will the nation choose—chaos or community?

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MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN 1935 – 2026

By: Family Born Betsy Ross on November 26, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts — was a woman of uncommon grace, quiet strength, and boundless devotion. Raised in Boston’s African American community during the shadow of the Great Depression, she met Louis Eu- gene Walcott as teenage sweethearts, forging a bond that

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4TH OF JULY AND BLACK AMERICA

By: Roy Douglas Malonson When you think of the Fourth of July, you prob- ably picture fireworks, backyard barbecues, and the red, white, and blue. We celebrate it because it marks the birth of the United States. On July 4, 1776, the founders of our country signed the Declaration of

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Texas Southern University Maintains A- Credit Rating from Fitch

[Photo: Flickr] Texas Southern University has maintained its A- issuer credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, one of the nation’s leading credit rating agencies, reaffirming the university’s strong financial position, steady enrollment growth, and sound fiscal management. The A- rating reflects Fitch’s continued confidence in Texas Southern University’s

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson When you think of the Fourth of July, you prob- ably picture fireworks, backyard barbecues, and the red, white, and blue. We celebrate it because it marks the birth of the United States. On July 4, 1776, the founders of our country signed the Declaration of Independence, proudly stating that...

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Imagine waking up to a flooded home and seeing help arrive-and it’s a famous rapper in a rescue boat. Fans know Trae Tha Truth for

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By: OCAcommunications Harris County Commissioners Court today approved the appointment of Marcus Stuckett, P.E., CFM, as Executive Director of the Harris County Flood Control District.

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Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Wu released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth

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TSU ENDOWMENT HONORS DR. SIMMONS’ SISTER

By: TSU On June 19, 2026, Texas Southern University (TSU) announced the establishment of the Nora B. Wilson Endowment and Health Clinic, a transformative giftft

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HONORING THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS

On July 28, 1866, Congress passed legislation establishing the first peacetime all-Black regiments in the regular U.S. Army, the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the

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Peter Cruz officially named Huston-Tillotson's head coach

[Photo: Alan Wiederhold/htramsathletics.com] Start Huston-Tillotson University’s Department of Athletics officially promoted Peter Cruz to head coach of the college’s volleyball team effective for the upcoming

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MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN 1935 – 2026

By: Family Born Betsy Ross on November 26, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts — was a woman of uncommon grace, quiet strength, and boundless devotion. Raised

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WHAT HAPPENS IF EVERY BLACK DOLLAR STAYED BLACK FOR JUST 30 DAYS?

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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Kahil El’Zabar and David Murray to Perform at HMAAC!

[Photo: eventnoire.com] The Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) will host a landmark evening of creative music on Friday, July 10, 2026, as percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and

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Being Black in America has always been difficult, and it has become even more chal- lenging under the Trump administration. Slavery and Jim Crowism remain

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[Photo: Flickr] Texas Southern University has maintained its A- issuer credit rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings, one of the nation’s leading credit rating

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When exploring Houston Kim Roxie is a name that continuously emerges at the forefront of beauty, wellness, and local entrepreneurship. A true visionary, Roxie has

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