Staff Writer is a contributor to African American News & Issues, covering stories and issues important to our readers in Houston, across Texas and throughout the nation.
A legend in Houston, Sheila Jackson Lee spent almost 30 years representing and fighting for the city as a congresswoman for the 18th Congressional District. She was known for her…
[Photo: Octavio Jones/Reuters] On New Years Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, Houston resident and suspect 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabar ran his pickup truck through a crowd of people on Bourbon…
“Do more of what’s already working for you.”- Salil Jha. Every New Year, we all make big promises to ourselves. “I’m going on a fitness journey.”, “I’m going to save…
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20th, 2025. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is also on January 20th,…
[Photo: AFP pic] The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter died yesterday in his hometown in Georgia at 100 years old. Carter was the oldest living former president…
On Christmas Day, Houston native Beyoncé preformed at the halftime show for the Texans and Baltimore Ravens game. Although, the Texans lost by 28 points, many Houstonians only showed up…
Colder months include many holidays that allow time for fun and fellowship. However, winter months can be a hard time for many people. The days feel shorter, it gets darker…
Houston is facing a growing homelessness crisis, with over 3,200 people experiencing homelessness in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. In response, the city has launched a $70 million plan…
The week between the Christmas and New Year holiday was important for Black slaves in America. They were given a “break” from their slave duties, and encouraged to enjoy themselves,…
Grammy award nominee Eddie Levert loss his 22-year-old daughter to a lifelong battle with lupus on Christmas Eve. Ryan Levert was the third child the singer has had to bury.…
