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May 17, 2025

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Michael B. Jordan Discussed in the Diddy Trial

Before delving into Michael B. Jordan’s involvement, it’s crucial to understand the context of the Diddy trial. Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, is facing legal challenges related to allegations that have sparked significant media attention. These allegations are not just about personal misconduct but touch upon broader issues of

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Chris Brown Remains in Custody Following Assault Charges

Chris Brown appeared in a Manchester court today after being arrested for allegedly assaulting producer Abe Diaw at a London nightclub in 2023. Prosecutors claim Brown struck Diaw with a bottle and stomped on him, causing serious injuries. The case is being transferred to Southwark Crown Court, with a hearing

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FAMU Students Protest Presidential Candidate with DeSantis Ties

Students at Florida A&M University, the state’s only public historically Black university, have protested the potential appointment of Marva Johnson as their next university president due to her ties to Governor Ron DeSantis and concerns over her lack of higher education administrative experience. The Board of Trustees is scheduled to

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Black Celebrities Commencement Speeches

[Photo: YouTube] The presence of Black celebrities at these ceremonies holds significant cultural and societal importance. By sharing their journeys and insights, these figures offer a unique perspective that resonates deeply with diverse audiences. They transform the traditional commencement speech into a powerful narrative of achievement, resilience, and hope. These

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National News

By: Roy Douglas Malonson Every year, more than 300,000 Black students in America graduate college, hoping to walk into op- portunity. But as diplomas are handed out, many find that the system has handed them debt, limited job prospects, and little financial knowledge to navi- gate adulthood. In 2025, it’s becoming clear: Black students...

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Before delving into Michael B. Jordan’s involvement, it’s crucial to understand the context of the Diddy trial. Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, is facing

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By:Travis McGee Theft is a crime that is also known as Gentrification. How can poor communities highest in crime and poverty become the highest in

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Hi, everyone, this is Charlene Ward Johnson. I am so honored to be serving as your State Representative. As your State Rep, I want to

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Harris Health Northwest 50th Anniversary

WHAT: Harris Health celebrates 50 years of providing health and specialty care to the residents of northwest Houston and the Heights. WHEN: Saturday, May 3,

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UNVEILING TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARK MARKER FOR BOYNTON CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH

By: Debra Blacklock-Sloan Boynton Chapel Methodist Church and the Harris County Historical Commission will unveil a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker for the congregation’s building

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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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FLORENCE DEBORAH WOOTEN M.D. 06/28/1953 - 03/12/2025

“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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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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JUSTICE FOR MALCOLM X

By: NBUF Houston On Saturday, May 17, Sunday May 18 and Monday May 19, 2025, the National Black United Front (NBUF) in Houston will host

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By: Jarvis Johnson Donald Trump’s approval numbers are in. They are, as one might expect, abysmal—record-breaking in their disgrace. And yet, here we are again,

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Warda Binte Zahid attended Nimitz High School and began taking classes at LSC-North Harris as a dual credit student. After one semester on campus, she

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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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