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Dutton to HISD: ‘Get the hell out of the way!’

By: Nevaeh Richardson Rep. Harold V. Dutton Jr. (District 142) serves as Chairman of the Committee on Juvenile Justice and Family Issues, and a member...

By aframnews
August 7, 2021

Celebrities, Health, Local, National, News, Sports, World

Simone Biles: Mind and Body

This generation of athletes, specifically Black athletes like Biles and tennis star Naomi Osaka, are unveiling the many challenges athletes face when dealing with mental...

By aframnews
August 1, 2021

Business, Community, Local, News

Easy Mail Management: Carrying on the family business

Jenero Mitchell has been continuing the legacy his father started - keeping Easy Mail Management a staple in the Black community. He spoke to African-American...

By aframnews
August 1, 2021

Community, In Memoriam, 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...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

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...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

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...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

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,...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

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...