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Lone Star College System earns ‘AAA’ rating in latest S&P report

Lone Star College System continues to demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship of taxpayer resources. S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the college system’s highest possible AAA bond rating with a stable outlook, citing strong financial management, a growing tax base and continued enrollment growth. “This high rating is a testament to the work

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H-E-B Hosts 20th Baby Shower for Military Moms

H-E-B is honoring military families across Texas with a series of appreciation events, including a milestone baby shower in San Antonio and events in communities statewide starting with its 20th Baby Shower. On Wednesday, May 6, H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation program partnered with Operation Shower and the San Antonio Spurs to host a Texas-sized baby shower

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A TURNING POINT IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

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

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75 YEARS AS A CORNERSTONE OF INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS

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

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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...

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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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[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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TRUMP TAPS FORMER PUBLIC HEALTH LEADER ERICA SCHWARTZ TO RUN

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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The African queen reshaping a Renaissance festival

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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Celebration of Life For Perry L. Wooten, Jr

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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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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NAMC Announces 12th Annual Fundraising Gala & Awards Saturday, May 2nd: “From Home to Houston: Our Stories, Our Legacy” (Evomah Communications)

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

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Lone Star College System continues to demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship of taxpayer resources. S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the college system’s highest possible AAA bond rating

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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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