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Responding to rising concerns from Black residents about late-night disturbances, HPD created the Crime Protection Team — Club Unit specifically for Third Ward and similar inner-city neighborhoods. The six-officer squad cracks down on noise, litter, illegal parking and ordinance violations around bars and clubs. Third Ward councilmember Carolyn Evans‑Shabazz and
With DEI initiatives under scrutiny, corporate sponsors have been withdrawing support for Juneteenth events nationwide—forcing many celebrations to downsize or self-fund
For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP has declined to invite the sitting president—Donald Trump—to its national convention in Charlotte, citing his attacks on democracy and civil rights
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and delivered a message that should have been old news: all enslaved people were free. That day became known as Juneteenth—a day of freedom, yes,
By: Travis McGee We often hear about all the bad things happening in the hood, but there’s plenty of good happening too. One example is The Worthing Hight School Alumni Scholarship Challenge, established by Travis McGee, Class of 1992. Now in its third year, the challenge—like most great things— started
By: Roy Douglas Malonson This Father’s Day, we honor the men whose love can’t be measured by DNA alone. Across the Black community, fatherhood has often meant more than biology. It’s been defined by presence, protection, sacrifice—and a commitment to stand in the gap, especially when others walked away. For generations, Black men have...
[Photo: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office via Getty] In a case that has captured national attention, rapper Silentó, best known for his hit song “Watch Me
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By: Travis McGee We often hear about all the bad things happening in the hood, but there’s plenty of good happening too. One example is
...By: Public Citizen Donald Trump is maneuvering to accept a Boeing 747 jumbo jet valued at over $400 million from the royal family of the
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By Sharon C. Jenkins In a world where adversity can often define a person, Dr. Luckett Johnson chose to let it refine him in- stead.
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The Juneteenth Houston 2025 Celebrate Freedom, a city-wide initiative was held at Emancipation Park on Sunday, June 1. The celebration was a time held-tradition of
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By:NBC News George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist who later became an entrepreneur known for the indoor grills that bore his
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José Griñán, the cherished former morning news anchor for FOX 26 Houston, has passed away at 72. Over a distinguished career that spanned more than
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By: Travis McGee All across our city we often hear the term “Affordable Housing” and you also see so- called affordable hous- ing projects thrown
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On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host its annual Advancing Opportunity Luncheon at the Hilton Americas – Houston, from
...On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston
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Hello, I want to share an inspiring update about the Georgia teen who captured hearts across the country after being seen working at Burger King
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By Taalib Saber, attorney and owner of The Saber Firm As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power,
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