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.
For more than five decades, Senfronia Thompson has dedicated her life to public service, becoming one of the most influential and longest-serving lawmakers in Texas history. At 87, the Houston…
Democratic victories in Texas and across the nation reshape the political landscape, opening a new chapter for African American representation, civil rights and political leadership. The November 3, 2026, midterm…
Chandler Hughes, a Houston-area student, gained national recognition for his remarkable intellectual abilities and passion for reading at an early age. At just six years old, he joined Mensa, an…
The National Black Book Festival in Houston represents more than a gathering of authors and readers. It is a celebration of African American literature, history, culture, entrepreneurship and the power…
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…
