June 16, 2026

Lifestyles

Affirmative Action, Diversity or Tokenism?

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...

By aframnews
March 27, 2021

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Houston-based Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Partners with Beats By Dre to Help Kids

Now Jarren Small and Douglas Johnson are partnering with the iconic Beats By Dre, allowing the men an opportunity to provide quality resources for a...

By aframnews
March 25, 2021

Black History, Culture, National, News

Know your ‘Black History’: Mary Ellen Pleasant

We've all heard of Madame CJ Walker, who is famously thought to be the first Black female millionaire, but have you ever heard of Mary...

By aframnews
February 26, 2021

Arts, Culture, Education, National, News

Black History: Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit”

Many may not realize, but legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday was a big part of the Civil Rights Movement. In fact, her 1939 song about...

By aframnews
February 21, 2021

Culture, National, News

‘Black Love’ under attack in AmeriKKKa

Ever since they brought us to AmeriKKKa in chains, they've been on a mission to emasculate the Black man and tear apart our families. And...

By aframnews
February 14, 2021

Community, Culture, Local, News

Houston Black History: Ovide Duncantell

For more than the last four decades, Houstonians proudly line the streets for the annual Black Heritage Society’s MLK Parade, but do you know who...

By aframnews
February 14, 2021

Arts, Culture, Education, National, News

‘Father of Black History’

Even though "Black" history is "American" history, and should be celebrated year-round, the entire month of February is designated as the official month for people...