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We’re not like our parents and grandparents, and that’s okay. When we think of success and money, it feels like we’re in a completely differ- ent world than them. They…
On Friday, January 17 th , 2025, the 29 th Annual MLK Oratory Contest was held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Houston, Tx. Foley & Lander LLP host this…
“I had at least one or two that constantly told me that I would never make it. That made me more determined to prove them wrong.” Dr. Delores Saddler spoke…
[Photo: Macie Kelly/ Houston Public Media] On Monday, January 11th, 2025, former state Rep. Shawn Thierry was appointed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board Gov. Greg Abbott. This new position…
On January 14th, 2025, Rep. Lauren Simmons was officially sworn in for her first term in the Texas House of Representatives. She represents House District 146 (HD146.) The district elects…
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is continuously making history and a difference. She presents Texas’ 30th District, which includes many parts of Dallas. She was appointed to serve on the House of…
A recent study by Rice University found that people in Houston, about 2 out of every 3 are having a difficult time funding their basic needs such as food, gas,…
Houston ISD’s (HISD) superintendent Mike Miles said that all HISD high schools will have weapon detectors due to an increase of weapons on the campuses, HISD has a total of…
[Photo: Flickr] Texas Southern University has created the Tiger Promise Scholarship, this scholarship is designed to help high school graduates in Texas attend college without worrying as much about costs.…
In 2024, the U.S. Navy exonerated 50 African American sailors who had been wrongfully charged with a crime during World War II. The sailors were accused of mutiny in July…
