Aisha Robinson is a contributor to African American News & Issues, covering stories and issues important to our readers in Houston, across Texas and throughout the nation.
Dorothy Vaughan and Mae C. Jemison are two African American women whose achievements helped shape the history of NASA and American space exploration. Although they worked in different generations, both…
For generations, the State Fair of Texas has been one of Dallas’s most recognizable traditions. Held at Fair Park, the annual event brings together millions of visitors for entertainment, food,…
Former NFL quarter- back, civil rights activist and entrepreneur Colin Kaepernick will receive the Muhammad Ali Center’s Humanitarian of the Year Award at the 13th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards…
Nearly 30 years after the death of rap icon Tupac Shakur, a Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of first-degree murder, bringing a major development to…
Ever since the United States was founded, Black men and women have stepped up to defend the nation. In every major conflict—from the American Revolution to modern times—they fought bravely…
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, held on August 28, 1963, was one of the most important events of the American Civil Rights Movement. More than 200,000 people…
August marked an important moment in Texas history with the publication of the third issue of The Free Man’s Press, an Austin newspaper regarded as the first known African American…
Texas Claver Pride continues to represent a powerful tradition of faith, fellowship, leadership and service within the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary. Across the Lone Star State, Clavers…
