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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...

By aframnews
July 21, 2021

Local, News, Texas

Trae Tha Truth gives back

Some people spend a lifetime building a legacy, but one Houston man is determined to leave his mark now as an activist and community leader....

By aframnews
July 12, 2021

Culture, Local, National, News, Texas

It’s all a matter of PRIDE!

We hear the words “objective,” “non-bias,” and “acceptance,” but how many of us are really living the truths we speak? We preach and protest for...

By aframnews
July 4, 2021

Local, News, Texas

Black woman to lead Johnson’s Space Center in Houston

Well women will definitely not be HIDDEN FIGURES behind space exploration anymore! That's because NASA has promoted two women as directors of the Johnson Space...

By aframnews
July 4, 2021

Local, News, Religion

Pastor KirbyJon Caldwell reports to prison

Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, the esteemed religious leader who advised both President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush, has reported to prison to serve time...

By aframnews
June 27, 2021

Education, HBCU, Local, News, Texas

TSU taps new’ Ocean of Soul’ band director

Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music...

By aframnews
June 27, 2021

Local, National, News, racism

Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in prison in murder of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, the White former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the cold-blooded murder of George Floyd, a Black man, has been sentenced to serve 22.5...

By aframnews
June 25, 2021

Culture, Local, News, Texas

What about us? Time to step up and support Black students in agriculture!

By: Nevaeh Richards The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awarded 70 Texas 4-H program members a grand total of $1.4 million in scholarships, but while...

By aframnews
June 19, 2021

Black History, Local, News, Texas

Freedmen’s Town becomes Houston’s first Heritage District

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council voted to pass the Heritage District ordinance and named Freedmen’s Town as Houston’s first heritage district. The announcement...

By aframnews
June 19, 2021

Local, National, News, racism, Texas

Victory! Juneteenth recognized as federal holiday

The Senate unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday making June 19 officially the "Juneteenth National Independence Day," a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in...