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[Photo:Flickr] Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently pardoned four people for crimes they committed years ago. He said these people had turned their lives around and...

“The most disrespected, unprotected, neglected person in America is the Black woman.”- Malcom X. Women in a California prison have requested clemency from President Biden...

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” -Marcus Garvey. Tyler Perry’s new movie, The...

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...