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June 20, 2025

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Historic 1917 Camp Logan Riot Echoes in Today’s Policing Tensions

Although nearly a century ago, the Camp Logan Riot—sparked by HPD’s brutal treatment of Black soldiers—resonates with current debates over policing in predominantly Black areas like Sunnyside and Fifth Ward. Last week, the U.S. Army officially overturned convictions of 110 Black soldiers involved in the riot, acknowledging the pervasive racism

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Galveston Juneteenth Celebration Weekend 2025

[Pictured: Juneteenth Event] The city of Galveston, Texas, is set to host a vibrant and educational Juneteenth Celebration Weekend in 2025. As a city steeped in history, Galveston provides the perfect backdrop for this annual celebration, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a meaningful commemoration. Mark your calendars for

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Juneteenth: A Reflection on Freedom and Resilience

Juneteenth, celebrated every June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Though President Lincoln had signed the proclamation in 1863, enforcement relied on the presence of Union troops, and Texas

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National News

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...

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[Pictured: Juneteenth Event] The city of Galveston, Texas, is set to host a vibrant and educational Juneteenth Celebration Weekend in 2025. As a city steeped

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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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DR. LUCKETT JOHNSON’S JOURNEY

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 F REEDOM

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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GEORGE FOREMAN PASSES AT 76

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 PASSES AT 72

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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AFFORDABLE FOR WHO

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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Houston Area Urban League Hosts 2025 Advancing Opportunity Luncheon: The Future of Opportunity

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host its annual Advancing Opportunity Luncheon at the Hilton Americas – Houston, from

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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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WHO: Lone Star College System WHAT: Active Threat Full-Scale Exercise (Expect an overflow of LE personnel, Life Flight, Fire Trucks, etc.) WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 8 a.m.- 1

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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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