August 24, 2026

Local

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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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 African American News Editorial Staff
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...