June 8, 2025

Local

Her Life’s Journey: RIP Dianne Walker

The world was waiting for the birth of Dianne Walker. She was born December 12, 1945 to the late Charles Walker and the late Ruth...

Business, Community, Food, Food & Drinks, Local

Jamaica Pon Di Road in Acres Homes

Jamaica Pon Di Road is an authentic Jamaican street kitchen. This is the new place to be in the Acres Homes Community; with their friendly...

Arts, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Film, Local, Movies, Music, National, News, racism, Texas, Video

[WATCH MOVIE]: ‘Mr. Officer’ gives stirring, disturbing depiction of how police ‘see us’

"Mr. Officer" is a stirring depiction of how police "see" us. Complete with big-budget animations and cinematography reminiscent of "Planet of the Apes," the entire...

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,...

Arts, Celebrities, Community, Entertainment, Local, Music

From dancer to phlebotomist to independent artist: The rise of Houston’s ‘Da Pink Celebrity’

Sharlene Dismuke, more commonly known by her stage name, Da Pink Celebrity, is a pioneer in unforgettable looks. Her brightly colored hair predates Nicki Minaj...

Community, In Memoriam, Local, News

The Life of Juanita L. Malonson Holliman, Ph.D.

Dr. Juanita L. Malonson Holliman was born on December 7, 1939 in Spring, Texas. She was the first of nine children born to John Curley...

Local, National, News

Why are we still killing each other?

Don’t we have enough on our hands right now? You’d think more of us would understand as we are out here battling COVID-19, job loss,...

Community, Local, News, Religion

Willie Wright Jr.: Don’t breakdown before the breakthrough

Willie Wright Jr. has been servicing the Houston community for decades, providing ministry to those in need. African-American News&Issues spoke to Wright about how he...