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Living Legend: Dr. Marcia Johnson

Marcia Johnson is a true champion of education. Born in North Miami Beach, this wife and mother earned a BS degree in Broadcast Journalism and...

By aframnews
February 23, 2020

Business, Community, Local, News

‘Support me as I support you’: Black business owner calling on city leaders

For one black Houston proprietor, the latter part of William Dunkelberg's statement, "increased focus on operating and growing their businesses" is becoming a challenge because...

By aframnews
February 23, 2020

Community, Local, News, Sports

Community steps up, pours out love for former Houston Oilers player

By: N.L. Preston HOUSTON – He thanks the good Lord up above, the community who’s rushed in to help and the reporters who’ve brought...

By aframnews
February 16, 2020

Arts, Community, Education, Local, News

TSU hosts “Getting in the Trenches: Navigating Race Talk during Hostile Times”

Texas Southern University hosted the “Getting in the Trenches: Navigating Race Talk during Hostile Times" fireside chat with University of Houston-Downtown Center for Critical Race...

By aframnews
February 16, 2020

Education, Events, Local

Attend TSU’s ‘Alumni’ and ‘Reunion’ night on Saturday

Show your Tiger Pride on Saturday, February 15th for "Alumni Night" and "Reunion Night." Alumni who wear TSU paraphernalia can purchase a discounted ticket for...

By aframnews
February 10, 2020

Community, Culture, Lifestyles, Local, News

Houston’s real ‘Black Love’ stories

By: N. L. Preston In the movie “Jerry Maguire,” all women – of every race, color and creed — fell in love with Tom Cruise...

By aframnews
February 9, 2020

Community, Local

Final farewell to ‘Mayor of Acres Home’ Ruby Mosley

“Mrs. Mosley will be irreplaceable because of what she did in the community,” said Roy Douglas Malonson, publisher of African-American News&Issues. “What concerns me the...

By aframnews
February 7, 2020

Community, Education, Local

Mayor, county commissioner and TSU acting president break ground on $10.4M Cleburne Street construction

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Texas Southern University Acting President Ken Huewitt on Thursday participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for...

By aframnews
February 7, 2020

Community, Education, Local, News

Former TSU president speaks out, calls investigation ‘calculated witch hunt’

A decision has been made. Despite overwhelming support from the community and alumni, the Texas Southern University Board of Regents announced Tuesday that President Austin...