April 3, 2025

Texas

Columnists, Editorial, National, News, Opinion, Texas

The ‘Mis-education of the Negro’ remains in full effect today

destroyed Blacks for generations. Enough is enough! And for anyone who is in favor of placing the Confederate statue in HMAAC, I feel you need...

Columnists, Community, Editorial, Local, National, News, Opinion, Texas

My Daddy Changed the World!

Gianna had the 6-year-old smile of Ms. America and Ms. Black America. She was held close to the bosom of her ridiculously beautiful mom. I...

Community, Education, Local, National, News, School, Texas

Legendary TSU debate coach Dr. Thomas Freeman dies at 100

Texas Southern University's legendary debate coach Dr. Thomas Franklin Freeman died Saturday. He was 100 years old....

Community, Health, Local, National, News, Politics, Texas

‘We must save lives now!’: Congresswoman leading charge for more COVID-19 testing

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has always been a hands-on leader for the people of Houston, but these days, she can be seen front and center...

Community, Education, Local, News, Texas

TSU interim president: ‘I’ve come from behind the curtain’

Following the departure of former Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin Lane, all eyes are now on Kenneth Huewitt, who’s served as the university’s chief...

Business, Local, News, Texas

Phase II of ‘Reopening Texas’ underway

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the second phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically re-open while minimizing the spread of...

Business, Community, Health, Local, National, News, Texas

Acres Home funeral director on COVID-19 deaths: ‘We are the last responders’

In 1953, Ebony magazine reported there were 3,000 black-owned funeral parlors across the country, and last year, that number had decreased to about 1,200, with...