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Scheduled for April 11-17, Black Maternal Health Week focuses on raising awareness and promoting activism to address disparities in Black maternal health. The week-long campaign emphasizes the importance of amplifying Black women’s voices and experiences in healthcare.
It’s time we said it plainly: Black families are still healing from wounds we didn’t cause. From the forced separation of families during slavery to modern-day struggles with systemic racism, incarcera- tion, and poverty, generation- al trauma is real — and often invisible. But healing doesn’t begin in courtrooms or
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has scheduled a special election for November 4, 2025, to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by the late Representative Sylvester Turner, who passed away on March 5, 2025. This decision has drawn criticism from Democrats, who argue that the prolonged vacancy will leave approximately
Houston rapper and entrepreneur Bun B is considering partnerships to bring his popular Trill Burgers to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Texas Southern University. This move aims to support Black institutions and promote cultural entrepreneurship.
By:NBUF Houston On Saturday. April 19, 2025, from 4:00pm-7:00pm the National Black United Front (NBUF) Houston Chap- ter will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the acquisition and transformation of it’s headquarters at 2428 Southmore Blvd. Houston, Texas 77004. Speakers, music, food, poetry, and a historical exhibit will mark the community
By: Afram News Staff Writer For generations, the Black community has been celebrated for its strength, resilience, and ability to overcome systemic adversity. But beneath that resilience lies a crisis that has remained hidden for too long: an urgent and growing mental health epidemic that is affecting Black Americans at every level— from children...
Michael B. Jordan, a name synonymous with versatility and talent, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. From his early days in television to his impressive film
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By:NBUF Houston On Saturday. April 19, 2025, from 4:00pm-7:00pm the National Black United Front (NBUF) Houston Chap- ter will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the
...By: Dr. Justice Especially since the presidential inauguration in January, significant controversy looms over the fate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. DEI began
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Recent studies show that synthetic braid hair has harmful chemicals which have been linked to cancer. For many Black people, synthetic hair is a go-to
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For over 198 years the Black Press and the Black Church have joined together for causes of freedom, justice, equality, equity, and empowerment. Today
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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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“A life lived with pur- pose, a heart devoted to care.” Dr. Florence Wooten, a cherished physician, loving mother and grandmother, and proud lifelong Houstonian,
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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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We are inviting the public and diverse leaders and organizations to protest. The protest will be held at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby on Sunday, March 2nd at
...It’s time we said it plainly: Black families are still healing from wounds we didn’t cause. From the forced separation of families during slavery to
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By:TSU The Texas Southern University (TSU) Foundation announced that it raised $1.25 million for student scholarships at its annual Tiger Ball, held Saturday, April 5
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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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