Texas Seeks End to 15 Years of Federal Foster-Care Oversight
African American News Editorial Staff
A federal judge in Houston is weighing Texas’ request to dismiss a 15-year-old foster-care lawsuit, as the state cites reforms
A federal judge in Houston is weighing Texas’ request to dismiss a 15-year-old foster-care lawsuit, as the state cites reforms
The UIL Legislative Council approved development of a girls’ flag-football pilot for 2028–29, with Houston-area schools driving much of the
A new executive order directs NIH to establish a Women’s Health Division within 90 days, as major racial disparities persist
The debate over Donald Trump and his words toward powerful Black women and women of color is a major topic in American politics. Over the years, Trump has had many...
REP. JOLANDA JONES STANDS WITH MUSEUM PARK AGAINST PRIVATE DEVELOPER’S PUSH FOR PUBLIC STREET Community fights to protect public property as developer makes third attempt to acquire Palm Street. ...
Freddie Jackson, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer whose smooth, powerful voice became the soundtrack to countless Black love stories, celebrations and memories, has died at age 69. Jackson died Monday, October...
If the road to blue goes through Black, then I have one question: where is the investment? I learned that politics is called political science. Before I could raise campaign...
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Michael Lee Perry, a beloved member of the Houston community, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of
Texans hate property taxes. An August 2025 UT-Texas poll found that 85% of Texans thought further reducing property taxes was
HBCU Polls: Benedict takes top spot Takeaways from the HBCU Football D2 Coaches Poll Opening Week: Benedict left to no doubt
What if every Black dollar stayed in the Black communi- ty for one month? Right now, the reality is stark:
Political campaigns in Texas oft en use attack ads to weaponize the state’s most pressing challenges, focusing on emotional messaging rather than detailed policy solutions. Here is how the major...
HISD students who would be the first in their families to graduate from college are earning more national recognition for their academic achievements, marking a second consecutive year of growth....
Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) announced they received a $1.5 million grant from Truist Foundation. The grant will support the expansion of the USI Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), creating stronger...
