When summer temperatures climb past triple digits, every- one feels it—but not everyone faces the same risks. For Black Houstonians, extreme heat is layered on...
The use of governmental authority to act against citizens reflects an exclusionary mind- set, which is particularly concerning within a multicultural democracy. Democracy is about...
In Texas, a political fight is unfolding that could shape the balance of power until well after 2030—and Black communities stand to lose the most....
Gerrymandering is manipulating electoral boundaries to benefit a specific political party; resulting in oddly shaped political districts, especially congressional districts. This ungodly partisan political practice...
By: Fred Smith Everywhere we turn, we’re being sold some- thing. A new phone, new shoes, a car we can’t af- ford—but somehow feel like...
By: Roy Douglas Malonson It was more than just music—it was a cultural moment. As Kendrick Lamar and Drake, two of the most powerful and...
On any given Sunday, you’ll find churches packed with faithful Black believers—sing- ing, shouting, and sowing. But outside those church walls, many of those same...
Prairie View is a small city in Waller County, northwest of Houston. The population of Prairie View is less than 9,000. Eighty-five percent (85%) of...
In 2025, the fight for voting rights has evolved—but make no mistake, the enemy looks familiar. What used to come with fire hoses, poll taxes,...
