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The Catholic Church has been at the center of religious life for centuries, guiding millions of faithful around the world. As the Church looks toward the future, a question arises: Could the next Pope be Black? This possibility invites conversations around diversity, representation, and the evolving identity of the Catholic
Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has been indicted on federal bribery charges. He is accused of accepting bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as real estate developers in exchange for political favors. Lumumba has denied the allegations, calling them a “political prosecution” aimed at undermining his 2025 re-election campaign.
If you’re a fan of dance shows or simply enjoy a good concert, you might have missed one of the most exciting and unexpected performances of the year. At the Texas Holdem Concert, audiences were treated to a surprise dance performance by none other than Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.
GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights welcomed Dr. Glyn Horn last month to lead the department as the city’s new Chief of Police. Chief Horn brings to the role a series of diverse experiences from his years in leadership and policing. He has a track record of transforming
The “Six Triple Eight,” the only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their service and contributions.
The Catholic Church has been at the center of religious life for centuries, guiding millions of faithful around the world. As the Church looks toward the future, a question arises: Could the next Pope be Black? This possibility invites conversations around diversity, representation, and the evolving identity of the Catholic Church. Historically, the papacy...
If you’re a fan of dance shows or simply enjoy a good concert, you might have missed one of the most exciting and unexpected performances
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GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights welcomed Dr. Glyn Horn last month to lead the department as the city’s new Chief of Police.
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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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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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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
...Our Communities Are Dis- appearing Gentrification is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a crisis. Across cities like Houston, At- lanta, and Washington, D.C., historically Black
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By:Dwight Daniels A community college education is the best starting point for today’s high school graduates, according to many who have attended and acquired a
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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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