A decade after the Texas Education Agency dissolved North Forest ISD—once a majority-Black school district in northeast Houston—its former students and teachers are working to...

Bill Collins wasn’t just a football player—he was a trailblazer. As the first Black football captain to lead the University of Colorado for an entire...

Kirbyjon H. Caldwell’s return to Windsor Village United Methodist Church is sparking a conversation in Houston—and beyond—about what true redemption looks like. Once one of...

In a high‑stakes political move, Texas Democrats have left the state, seeking to prevent the passage of a Republican‑backed congressional map that could give GOP...

Television history is being made with the debut of “Beyond the Gates,” CBS’s new daytime drama featuring a predominantly African American cast. The show is...

In preparation for the expected flood of visitors during major events in 2026—including the U.S. Semiquincentennial—the Tri-State African American Chamber of Commerce is stepping up...

Clergy in Houston, led by Pastor Charles Turner, issued a letter opposing the state’s mid‑decade redistricting plan, arguing it would dilute Black and Hispanic voting...

Isaiah Martin, who is running for Houston’s congressional seat, was arrested during a protest against Republican-led redistricting efforts at the Texas Capitol. Misdemeanor charges were...

Olivewood Cemetery, Houston’s first incorporated African American burial ground (est. 1875), has received a $200,000 grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The...

Gerrymandering isn’t just political strategy—it’s a modern method of Black voter suppression. Through tactics like packing (stuffing Black voters into one district) and cracking (splitting...