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September 5th, 2007 was a life changing day for many of us, and we did not even know it. That is the day Apple released the iPod touch, those fortunate…
For generations, Black people have faced economic issues. Anything from homeownership, access to adequate funds, or simply creating generational wealth. As time continues to progress, much progress has been made;…
“At least since June 20th, 1865, in the state of Texas, Black folk have been forging an entrepreneurial path”, said Charles O’Neal, president of the Texas Association of African American…
[Photo: Jerome Horton] February 5th, 2025, marks what would have been Trayvon Martin’s 30th birthday. His life tragically ended when he was 17, but his name, life, and legacy continue…
On February 5th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” This order stops all people who identify as a transgender female from…
On February 5th, 2025, the Texas Senate approved Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), also known as the Texas Education Freedom Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Brandon Creighton, the…
[Photo: Colleen DeGuzman] Houston Independent School District (HISD) students are not happy with the HISD takeover. The state of Texas took over HISD in 2023 and appointed superintendent Mike Miles…
According to NBC News many federal agencies have banned celebrations related to DEI initiatives; MLK Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month and more are a part of these banned…
[Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images/] On February 2nd, 2025, in Los Angeles, California the 67th Annual Grammy Awards was held. The Grammys is an award show that recognizes achievements within music,…
Our generation finds itself at a crossroads when it comes to respect. We are told to act like adults but still treated like children. We are “grown” until it’s inconvenient,…
