PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
September 4, 2026
Rep. Sylvester Turner’s passing in March has left Houston’s historically Black 18th Congressional District without representation. With a special election slated for November 4, there’s...
With Texas lawmakers advancing a mid-decade redistricting plan, voters in the mostly Black 18th Congressional District face disrupted representation. A delayed special election, potential “back-to-back”...
In a dramatic showdown over representation and democracy, Texas and California are locked in a redistricting battle that could reshape the U.S. political landscape ahead...
Federal authorities have dismantled a massive Houston-based criminal network operating so-called “ghost pharmacies.” These fake storefronts billed Medicaid and Medicare for more than 70 million...
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...
