April 20, 2025

Local

Know your history: Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb

Know your history! Learn more about legendary Houston saxophonist Arnett Cobb....

Community, Local, National, News, racism

Derek Chauvin trial: Believe what you see!

Where’s the humanity? One by one, witnesses described the horror which unfolded before their eyes, watching a white monster kill a Black man in front...

Celebrities, Local, News, Sports, Texas

More women join lawsuit in case against Deshaun Watson

More women are coming out of the woodworks in the case against Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is accused of having inappropriate behavior...

Health, Local, News

COVID vaccines and our kids – are they safe?

In this last year of uncertainty, it has been quite odd to see that our most precious cargo we naturally protect first, are the ones...

Community, Culture, Local, News

Know your history: Houston humanitarian Mickey Leland

George Thomas (Mickey) Leland was born in Lubbock, Texas, on November 27, 1944. His maternal grandfather nicknamed him "Mickey." Shortly after his birth, his parents...

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Lone Star College named Outstanding Diverse Organization

Lone Star College received the 2021 Diversity in Business Award from the Houston Business Journal for promoting and advancing diversity. The award honors organizations and...

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PRESS ROOM: George Floyd Family Receives Historic Civil Rights Wrongful Death Settlement

“George Floyd’s horrific death, witnessed by millions of people around the world, unleashed a deep longing and undeniable demand for justice and change,” Crump said...

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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...