THE JUNETEENTH HOUSTON 2025 CELEBRATE FREEDOM
June 15, 2025
Although nearly a century ago, the Camp Logan Riot—sparked by HPD’s brutal treatment of Black soldiers—resonates with current debates over policing in predominantly Black areas...
A predominantly Black church was broken into three times within two weeks at its outreach office. Deputies report the most recent suspect is a young...
Councilmember Willie Davis launched “Police, Pastors and People,” a program bringing Black clergy and HPD officers together to connect with youth in schools and community...
Over the weekend, Los Angeles streets erupted in smoke and fire after coordinated ICE raids on June 6–7 led to the arrests of over 100...
Nigerian singer Tems made history by becoming the first African woman to hold part ownership in a Major League Soccer team, joining the San Diego...
Dr. Jermaine Whirl has been appointed as the 15th president of Savannah State University at 39 years old, becoming the youngest president in HBCU history.
...The Museum of African American History in Boston and Nantucket lost a $500,000 grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) after...
Aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe became the first Black woman to travel with Blue Origin, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Bowe’s journey highlights her...
The Trump administration has terminated a landmark environmental justice settlement aimed at improving wastewater infrastructure in majority-Black communities in Alabama. The decision raises concerns about...
A Pew Research Center study reveals that nearly two-thirds of Black adults perceive news about Black people as more negative compared to other racial groups....
