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 grant from the Bank of America Art Conservation Project, © Estate of Mavis Pusey. Jomo Tariku, “Nyala Chair” (2020), Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum
By: Fred Smith Coloring For the Culture Giant Coloring Book Event, powered by Houston Community Land Trust, brought together families, artists, and community members for a day of creativity, culture, and connection. The unique event celebrated African American history, heritage, and artistic expression through oversized coloring activities designed to engage
The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important laws in American history. Signed during the Civil Rights Movement, it was created to make sure that Black Americans could safely exercise their constitutional right to vote, especially in places where they had faced unfair obstacles for decades. For
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 Josey Peavy. He attended schools in the Houston Independent School District and completed his education at Booker T. Washington Senior High School. Following graduation, he
Life is shaped by moral choices, and every choice has consequences, whether good or bad. In the author’s view, seventy-seven million Ameri- cans made an unwise choice in the 2024 presidential elec- tion, and the consequences are becoming increasingly clear. The author argues that voters faced a choice be- tween
By: Roy Douglas Malonson The Reverend C. Anderson Davis was a leader who saved one of America’s most important holidays from being forgotten. Today, people all over the United States celebrate Juneteenth on June 19th. They have parades, play music, and eat delicious food to remember the day in 1865 when enslaved people in...
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
...By: Fred Smith Coloring For the Culture Giant Coloring Book Event, powered by Houston Community Land Trust, brought together families, artists, and community members for
...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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You are invited to join us on June 26 for the Small & Diverse Business Inclusion Summit, a FREE, unique opportunity to connect with Harris County
...The 1965 Voting Rights Act is one of the most important laws in American history. Signed during the Civil Rights Movement, it was created to
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When Katharine “Katie” Caruso, Ph.D., Lone Star College System associate vice chancellor for Honors and International Education, had to leave high school due to a
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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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