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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...

By aframnews
July 31, 2021

Community, In Memoriam, Local, News

The Life of Juanita L. Malonson Holliman, Ph.D.

Dr. Juanita L. Malonson Holliman was born on December 7, 1939 in Spring, Texas. She was the first of nine children born to John Curley...

By aframnews
July 25, 2021

Local, National, News

Why are we still killing each other?

Don’t we have enough on our hands right now? You’d think more of us would understand as we are out here battling COVID-19, job loss,...

By aframnews
July 25, 2021

Community, Local, News, Religion

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...