April 29, 2026

Education

Dutton to HISD: ‘Get the hell out of the way!’

By: Nevaeh Richardson Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (District 142) serves as Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues, and a member...

By aframnews
August 7, 2021

Black History, Education, National, News, Sports

Know Your History: Andrew “Rube” Foster

While the eyes of the world are on athletes competing in Tokyo for the 2021 Olympics, and more of a spotlight being placed on mental...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

Community, Education, Food, Food & Drinks, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

HBCU former classmates make ‘Black Girl Magic’ in the kitchen

The Houston-based Philanthropists and co-authors Vernita Harris and Beatrice Moore met years ago on the HBCU campus, and now their shared love for education, community,...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

Black History, Culture, Education, News, Texas

Know your history: African American folklorist J. Mason Brewer

When you think of “folklore,” an African American may not initially come to mind. We are about to change that. In this week’s “Know Your...

By aframnews
July 25, 2021

Education, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

TSU taps new’ Ocean of Soul’ band director

Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music...

By aframnews
June 27, 2021

Education, Local, News

Millard House tapped to lead HISD

After a lengthy process of gathering stakeholder input, a nationwide search that included a diverse pool of applicants, and a comprehensive interview process, the HISD...

By aframnews
June 7, 2021

Community, Education, HBCU, Local, News

Board confirms Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as new TSU president

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents named Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas Southern University....

By aframnews
May 31, 2021

Education, Local, National, News

No, college is not the only way to be successful

While we definitely promote higher learning in the Black community, we need to stop telling our children that it’s the only way to go. There...

By aframnews
May 23, 2021

Columnists, Commentary, Community, Editorial, Education, HBCU, National, News, Opinion, Texas

Why aren’t more Black students attending HBCUs?

This past year put Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on the map. The election of Howard University graduate Kamala Harris for the second highest...

By aframnews
May 16, 2021

Community, Education, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

Benjamin Crump Social Justice Endowed Scholarship at TSU

Benjamin Crump, renowned attorney, civil rights leader and author, presented Texas Southern University with a $20,000 check after serving as commencement speaker at the university’s...