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By: Chloé Richards Gun violence is one of the leading causes of death for Black youth in Houston. For many children and teens growing up...

By: Natice Ford The second oldest of four children, Issac Alexis, always strived to help his family. His father left when the children were young....

Last weekend, Senator Borris L. Miles received the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) “Legislator of the Year” award at its 48th Annual Legislative...

By: Natiece Ford “After everyone else went home, I went back to check on the families to see if I could help them get some...

By Sharon C. Jenkins In a world driven by fast-paced technological ad- vancements and ever-changing societal norms, the life story of Dr. Bobby Mills stands...

By: May Morrissette Commander Linzy Lewis III is a native of Houston, Texas and he attended Jack Yates High School located in Houston’s Greater Third...

By: Sharon C. Jenkins Rodney Ellis, the long-serving Harris County Commissioner, has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for social justice, equity, and community...

By: Kofi Taharka -NBUF National Chairman, Black Guerilla Media (BGM) The National Black United Front (NBUF) will host its 27th annual Sankofa Caravan to the...

A former Houston Police Department narcotics officer was sentenced Tuesday to 60 years in prison for killing two people in a no-knock drug raid in...

By: Natiece Ford Images of John Wayne often come to mind when thinking of cow-boys. Augusto Macedo and a group of friends have set out...