The National Urban League has released its 2026 State of Black America report, warning that decades of progress for Black Americans are being reversed. The organization says Black communities may be experiencing one of their most significant setbacks since the Civil Rights Movement, particularly in employment, voting rights, economic opportunity
A federal lawsuit alleges the EEOC halted class complaints from government workers, raising concerns about access to remedies for systemic workplace discrimination.
The Houston hip-hop icon honored 30 years of Ridin’ Dirty with an unforgettable night of Southern rap, cultural pride and remembrance. By African American News Staff Houston-area hip-hop fans witnessed history as Bun B brought together some of the South’s most respected rap artists for “Been Ridin’ Dirty,” a one-night
Michigan has reported the first two known U.S. deaths connected to the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to state health officials. Federal investigators have linked part of the outbreak to recalled iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in nine states, while authorities continue searching for other possible sources.
Wildfires across eastern Washington have destroyed at least 600 buildings and forced approximately 67,000 people in the Spokane area to evacuate. The fires had burned about 12.5 square miles by Monday, while cooler temperatures and lighter winds offered firefighters some relief. No deaths or major injuries have been reported, but
The Houston hip-hop icon honored 30 years of Ridin’ Dirty with an unforgettable night of Southern rap, cultural pride and remembrance. By African American News
...By: Marcus Williams In 2026, Houston’s Buy Black Marketplace continues a tradition centered on entrepreneurship, cooperative economics and community empowerment. Held at the Shrine Cultural
...Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the recent federal court ruling eviscerating the City of Houston’s Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program:
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[Photo: harrishealth.org] Harris Health’s dedicated Endoscopy Center at Quentin Mease Health Center recently received national recognition for its high-quality patient care and safety program from
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America’s fight against hunger has long centered on one question: Are people getting enough food? That narrow focus is no longer enough — and thankfully,
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ROBBINS, Ill. — The Village of Robbins has renamed South Claire Boulevard as Dwyane Wade Boulevard, turning the NBA Hall of Famer’s childhood street into
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By: Fred Smith U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died on July 11, 2026, at the age of 71 following a brief
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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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Texas Southern University Aviation Science Management, in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. of Houston (D9), will host the inaugural D9 Greek Youth Aviation
...In 1910, Black farmers made up fourteen percent of all farmers in the United States. Today that number has collapsed to less than two percent
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As Houston’s population continues to grow, so does the need for housing, creating opportunities for the next generation of real estate professionals – including area
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By Joy Rohadfox People often ask what it takes for a company to reach its fiftieth year. They expect the answer to involve strategy, growth
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