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
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 the “Queen of the Blues,” Washington’s influence on African American singers is profound and enduring. This November, the gifted vocalist Ledisi will bring her soulful
In a tragic turn of events, Jamar Champ, the estranged husband of reality TV star Masika Kalysha, was reportedly killed in a car accident involving a vehicle that was traveling the wrong way on a Houston freeway. Champ was 38 years old. The accident has sent shockwaves through the Houston
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
...[Photo: jamestalarico.com] On Saturday, the State Tejano Democrats – the largest Hispanic Democratic organization in the State of Texas – voted for James Talarico for
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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: Fred Smith Richard “Dick” Cheney, a towering and often polarizing figure in American politics, died on November 3, 2025, at the age of 84.
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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
...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
...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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