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THE LAND WE LOST, THE FUTURE WE MUST RECLAIM

by African American News Editorial StaffAugust 1, 2026

In 1910, Black farmers made up fourteen percent of all farmers in the United States. Today that number has collapsed to less than two percent of the farming population. That…

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JOURNEY LEADS TO HISTORIC FIRST IN U.S. MILITARY SCHOOL HISTORY

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 30, 2026

By: La’Queda Davis La’Queda Davis wasn’t a top-rated high school recruit growing up in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood. Overlooked by scouts, she pressed forward anyway — playing basketball since age…

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Harris Health Endoscopy Center Earns National High-Quality Recognition

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 30, 2026

[Photo: harrishealth.org] Harris Health’s dedicated Endoscopy Center at Quentin Mease Health Center recently received national recognition for its high-quality patient care and safety program from the American Society for Gastrointestinal…

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Congressman Al Green’s Statement on Federal Court’s Ruling Eviscerating Houston’s Minority Business Program

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 30, 2026

Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the recent federal court ruling eviscerating the City of Houston’s Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program: Congressman Al Green stated, “I…

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Texas Southern University Aviation to Host Inaugural D9 Greek Youth Aviation Fly-In

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 30, 2026

Texas Southern University Aviation Science Management, in partnership with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. of Houston (D9), will host the inaugural D9 Greek Youth Aviation Fly-In this Saturday, August 1,…

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“The Trusted Messenger” And The Black Vote

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 29, 2026

By: Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA It is a well-established fact that the Black Press is and…

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Street Named for Dwyane Wade

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 29, 2026

ROBBINS, Ill. — The Village of Robbins has renamed South Claire Boulevard as Dwyane Wade Boulevard, turning the NBA Hall of Famer’s childhood street into a permanent civic landmark. The…

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Houston City College dual-credit program gives high school students a head start in real estate

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 27, 2026

As Houston’s population continues to grow, so does the need for housing, creating opportunities for the next generation of real estate professionals – including area high schoolers Juan Crawford, Ph.D.,…

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9TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH MEETING

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 27, 2026

By: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation The National Juneteenth Ob- servance Foundation (NJOF) proudly announces its 9th Annual Meeting, convening Juneteenth State Directors, community leaders, and stakeholders from across the nation…

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DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY AS PRESIDENT OF AASA

by African American News Editorial StaffJuly 26, 2026

By: Ashley Brown Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney was installed July 7 as the 2026-27 president of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, the nation’s premier organization representing more…

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African American News Editorial Staff

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THE LAND WE LOST, THE FUTURE WE MUST RECLAIM

JOURNEY LEADS TO HISTORIC FIRST IN U.S. MILITARY SCHOOL HISTORY

Harris Health Endoscopy Center Earns National High-Quality Recognition

Congressman Al Green’s Statement on Federal Court’s Ruling Eviscerating Houston’s Minority Business Program

Texas Southern University Aviation to Host Inaugural D9 Greek Youth Aviation Fly-In

“The Trusted Messenger” And The Black Vote

Street Named for Dwyane Wade

Houston City College dual-credit program gives high school students a head start in real estate

9TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH MEETING

DR. LATONYA M. GOFFNEY AS PRESIDENT OF AASA

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