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World icon ‘Big George’ Foreman named grand marshal for “Original” MLK Jr. Day parade

Mayor Sylvester Turner and The Black Heritage Society have announced that Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman will join the 42nd...

By aframnews
January 13, 2020

Community, Local, News

We need more! Why are there not more notable African American statues around Houston?

It was a special moment for many African Americans in Houston six years ago when the Martin Luther King Jr. statue was unveiled at MacGregor...

By aframnews
January 12, 2020

Education, Local, News

TSU President Austin Lane placed on paid administrative leave

Texas Southern University President Austin Lane has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately, African American News and Issues has learned. The decision was handed...

By aframnews
January 10, 2020

Arts, Entertainment, Local, National, News

Houston’s ‘Lizzo’ among Black Hollywood A-listers nominated for NAACP Image Awards

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The nominees for the 51st NAACP Image Awards were announced Thursday at a joint press conference with Derrick Johnson, President and...

By aframnews
January 10, 2020

Education, Local, News, Texas

Tuition-free charter school in San Antonio area aims to meet needs of minority youth

A new Texas charter school aimed at making a huge impact in the quality of education for minority youth is eagerly preparing to open its...

By aframnews
January 10, 2020

Community, Education, Local, News

Living Legend: Dr. James Douglas

Dr. James Matthew Douglas is the current president of the Houston chapter of the NAACP. He is also a distinguished professor of law at Texas...

By aframnews
January 10, 2020

Arts, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, News, Texas

Beyoncé announces new collaboration with Adidas

The Beyhive is ready and in “formation” for Beyonce’s new IVY PARK X Adidas collaboration the singer announced through a teaser video....

By aframnews
January 10, 2020

Community, Local, News, Texas

Yates HS earns status as International Baccalaureate World School

Houston Independent School District leaders announced today Yates High School’s new status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School....

By aframnews
January 9, 2020

Community, Local, News, Texas

Elected officials, residents protest against ‘harmful’ concrete plant in Acres Homes

City and State officials spoke out at a press conference Tuesday against a concrete batch plant some say is causing pollution and major health care...