August 24, 2026

Local

Clear those delinquent cases! Spring Amnesty Program underway

The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department has announced the start of their Fresh Start Spring Amnesty Program. For the next three weeks, certain delinquent...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 27, 2020

Education, Local, News, Politics, Texas

Former VP Al Gore kicked off climate campaign at Texas Southern University

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore kicked off the “Vote your Future: Vote Climate” campaign at Texas Southern University Wed., Feb. 19, as part of...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 23, 2020

Arts, Community, Culture, Health, Local, News

$2.3 million raised at AHA’s 2020 Houston Heart Ball

The American Heart Association's 2020 Houston Heart Ball raised a whopping $2.3 million to fund its research and education programs that will ultimately save lives...

By African American News Editorial Staff
February 23, 2020

Community, Education, Local

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