April 19, 2025

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COVID-19 and the Black Community: Why are we dying?

COVID-19. Coronavirus. Those two scary words have been in the headlines of every major and minor media outlet, and have landed nearly a million Americans...

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TSU hosts virtual watch party with DJ Paul “PD” Davis

HOUSTON – Join Texas Southern University on Facebook Live Saturday for a Virtual Gathering connecting fellow Tigers during this global pandemic. KTSU DJ Paul “PD”...

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Congresswoman Lee, Trinity United Methodist Church host food drive in SE Houston

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in partnership with Trinity United Methodist Church, Sr. Pastor Ed C Jones, III is hosting a FREE Food Distribution Day on...

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14-year-old comedian, kidpreneur: “You are not going to outwork me!”

Funny, talented, real, raw and humble are words many use to describe someone who's "lived more than a few years," but speaking to 14-year-old TJ...

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The Ensemble Theatre virtually ‘feed souls’ of the community with one pot of gumbo

“We are all in this together. This pot of gumbo is to feed everybody,” said Eileen Morris, artistic director for Houston’s legendary The Ensemble Theatre....

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Mary Benton appointed Director of Communications for Houston mayor

ry Benton has been appointed the new Director of Communications for Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office. Benton brings valuable years of experience in media relations,...

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Carver High School’s Theater Director inducted Into Texas Thespian Hall of Fame

Carver High School theater director Roshunda Jones has been recently inducted into the Texas Thespian Hall of Fame. It is an honor granted to educators...

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Legendary Houston HIV/AIDS activist Barbara Joseph dies at 73

The family of legendary Houston HIV/AIDS activist and pioneer Barbara Joseph has confirmed that Joseph passed away on Sunday, March 29....

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Judge Elaine Marshall shares words of wisdom, messages of hope

"Never let anyone steal your peace, and never let anyone take your peace and turn it into pieces," is the advice Judge Elaine Marshall's aunt...

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Living Legend: Craig A. Washington

Craig A. Washington was born on October 12, 1941, in Longview, Texas. He attended Brock Elementary School in Houston, Fidelity Junior High School, then Fidelity...

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COVID-19 and the Black Community: Why are we dying?

TSU hosts virtual watch party with DJ Paul “PD” Davis

Congresswoman Lee, Trinity United Methodist Church host food drive in SE Houston

14-year-old comedian, kidpreneur: “You are not going to outwork me!”

The Ensemble Theatre virtually ‘feed souls’ of the community with one pot of gumbo

Mary Benton appointed Director of Communications for Houston mayor

Carver High School’s Theater Director inducted Into Texas Thespian Hall of Fame

Legendary Houston HIV/AIDS activist Barbara Joseph dies at 73

Judge Elaine Marshall shares words of wisdom, messages of hope

Living Legend: Craig A. Washington

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