When you think of “folklore,” an African American may not initially come to...
Know your history: African American folklorist J. Mason Brewer
Know Your History: Etta Barnett
Meet groundbreaking actress and activist Etta Barnett this week in “Know Your...
It’s all a matter of PRIDE!
We hear the words “objective,” “non-bias,” and “acceptance,” but how many of us...
What about us? Time to step up and support Black students in agriculture!
By: Nevaeh Richards The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 70 Texas 4-H...
Culture
By: Nevaeh Richardson Did you know that the State Fair of Texas once had a policy of admitting Blacks only on “Negro Achievement Day?” Well, they did, and this woman helped put an end to that. Learn about renowned politician and civil...
By: Nevaeh Richardson During a time when we are stressing that “Black Lives Matter,” we want to celebrate the life of a Texan who definitely had a...
Know your history! Learn more about legendary Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb.
George Thomas (Mickey) Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, on November 27, 1944. His maternal grandfather nicknamed him "Mickey." Shortly after his...
How many times have we heard this phrase, "I'm not a racist, I have many Black friends," and have you taken a good, long look at the person who is...
