Fred Smith is a contributor to African American News & Issues, covering stories and issues important to our readers in Houston, across Texas and throughout the nation.
Houston-area voters played a significant role in the November 3, 2026, election victories of Adrian Garcia, Letitia Plummer and Christian Menefee. Garcia secured reelection as Harris County Commissioner for Precinct…
Black August is observed each August as a period of remembrance, education and reflection on Black resistance, political struggle and the long pursuit of freedom. Its modern roots are generally…
What if every Black dollar stayed in the Black communi- ty for one month? Right now, the reality is stark: the aver- age dollar circulates in Asian American communities for…
