July 28, 2026

Local

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...

By aframnews
June 16, 2021

Commentary, Local, National, News, racism, Texas

Recognizing Juneteenth

By: Roy Douglas Malonson Some things are long overdue, however, slowly but surely, it appears we are starting to turn a page in America. Juneteenth,...

By aframnews
June 14, 2021

Black History, Local, National, News, Texas

Meet the father of Juneteenth

Hon. Albert Ely Edwards is the pioneer who fought and introduced the bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday. The former state representative, known as...

By aframnews
June 14, 2021

Events, Local, News

Black realtors host gala to help COVID victims; recognize industry leaders

This past year has been a true trial for Houston and our nation and there are still so many in need who lost loved ones,...

By aframnews
June 14, 2021

Education, Local, News

Millard House tapped to lead HISD

After a lengthy process of gathering stakeholder input, a nationwide search that included a diverse pool of applicants, and a comprehensive interview process, the HISD...