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In closing out the holiday season, I thought on this scripture in reference to the United States. Curiosity caused me to wonder, “What would happen...

Decked out in holiday attire, Precinct One employees loaded vehicles with donated food-including fresh meat, potatoes, nonperishable goods and milk-at four locations in Precinct One-...

“We are the few, intellectual and the educated; and we accept only those students who want to achieve.” Those words were recited every morning from...

The theme- “Harlem Renaissance: All That Jazz”- provided the historical musical framework to celebrate four pioneering STEM leaders and local “Hidden Figures” serving at Houston’s...

As it is, the African-American community of today has lost many of the fundamental values that had been passed down from generation to generation. For...

As I sat and thought about the most recent opportunity I had to sit, fellowship and enjoy the presence of family, friends and especially dear...

National Black United Front (NBUF) representatives Swatara Olushola and Kofi Taharka along with other community representatives stepped to the bench at the invitation of Judge...

Congratulations to Dietrich Butler! The third grade student from Harris Elementary School is the winner of State Representative Jarvis Johnson’s ornament decorating contest. Dietrich’s ornament...

On November 15, NAACP Houston Branch made history with a 371-voter turnout; one of the highest recorded voter-support in recent history of the chapter. The...

This was a horror that the family did not see coming. This is something that will change their lives forever. These parents were now forced...