By: Fred Smith On June 19, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center officially opens its doors in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. Far more than a traditional, static archive of a past presidency, this 19.3-acre campus represents a fundamental shift in how presidential legacies are preserved and celebrated. By design,
[Photo: X.com] June 19, 2026, marks an extraordinary convergence of history, culture, and community resilience in the heart of Texas. As the nation pauses to reflect on the meaning of freedom, the city of Houston is preparing for a monumental double feature: Riverside Hospital’s 100-year anniversary and Juneteenth celebrations in
President Trump and the MAGA movement have brought American society to a spiritual and moral crossroads: will the nation choose multicultural democracy or autocratic chaos rooted in White Privilege Racism? The MAGA-aligned GOP has become adept at moral hypocrisy, once again showing that there is no honor among thieves. Yet
By: Prairie View A&M University Fedd is just one of three Honors students from PVAMU selected to receive Fulbright research awards. Spring ‘24 alumnus Ehiguese Obiomon will pursue prostate cancer research in Brazil, and graduating senior biology student Anisa Cole will conduct cancer research in Switzerland. This momentous occasion marks
By: Fred Smith The Houston Negro Hospital was established in 1926 during a time when segregation prevented many African Americans from receiving proper medical care. It was created to serve Houston’s Black community and provide healthcare services that were often unavailable in other hospitals. The hospital became a symbol of
By: Fred Smith On June 19, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center officially opens its doors in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side. Far more than a traditional, static archive of a past presidency, this 19.3-acre campus represents a fundamental shift in how presidential legacies are preserved and celebrated. By design, the Center functions as...
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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[Photo: X.com] June 19, 2026, marks an extraordinary convergence of history, culture, and community resilience in the heart of Texas. As the nation pauses to
...On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services
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With five national sites participating in a current clinical study to improve the treatment of substance abuse disorders in primary care, the National Institute of
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Images left to right: Mavis Pusey “Recarte” (ca. 1968), Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Conservation funded by a
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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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By: Family Deacon Derrick Dwaine Peavy, Sr. was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1970, in Houston, Texas, to the proud and loving parents, Gerald and
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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 WETI Empowerment Training Institute Scholarship Luncheon takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The event details are as follows: Time: 11:30 AM Location: Greater
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President Trump and the MAGA movement have brought American society to a spiritual and moral crossroads: will the nation choose multicultural democracy or autocratic chaos
...By: Prairie View A&M University Fedd is just one of three Honors students from PVAMU selected to receive Fulbright research awards. Spring ‘24 alumnus Ehiguese
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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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