Smart’n Up Black Male Summit Special Guests and Vendor Fair
The Smart’n Up Black Male Summit was a great event that shared invaluable information under one roof. From the resources offered, to the guest speakers who talked about the importance of entrepreneurship, to growing your food, or discussing the importance of hanging out with the right friends, the guest speakers were dynamic and empowering. There […]
Education is the Dividing Line in Politics
Democracy as a governing political system requires an educated citizenry. The constitutional founders were acutely aware of this social fact. This is precisely why the Founders created a mass universal public educational system. However, in America we must acknowledge that we do have some Ivy League educated fools in the political arena. And, of course, […]
Bridging the Gap
Police were created to serve and protect our communities, but over the years, the trust between police and communities have dwindled. We can’t forget the tragic incident of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and sadly, a host of many others, which has led some individuals to lose trust in their law enforcement. To help rebuild this […]
Smart’n Up Black Male Summit
Young Black males are our diamonds in the rough that we must mold, support, and help polish to ensure the successful future of our culture. Black men are sometimes not given second chances if needed and often, society assumes the worse and expects the least from our young men. We know as a culture that […]
Is the Education System Failing Our Kids?
It was Carter G. Woodson, author of The Mis-education of the Negro who said, “Philosophers have long conceded, however, that every man has two educators: ‘that which is given to him, and the other that which he gives himself. Of the two kinds, the latter is by far the more desirable. Indeed, all that is […]
Trump Indictment Reveals 37 Felony Counts Relating to His Mishandling of Classified Documents
An indictment against former President Donald Trump has been unsealed, showing an astounding 37 felony charges connected to the alleged misuse of confidential data. Publicly released documents include new details on the criminal charges against Trump and his associate Walt Nauta. Federal officials seized over a hundred classified documents from Trump’s Florida resort in August […]
Kristen Welker Making History as First Black ‘Meet The Press’ Moderator
NBC’s long-standing political panel show, “Meet the Press,” will experience a history-making change as Chuck Todd, the current moderator, announces his departure after nearly a decade. Stepping into his shoes will be Kristen Welker, the first Black host of the renowned program. During his announcement, Todd, 51, stated that he wanted to put his family […]
Texas Southern University EMPA Program and League of Women Voters-Houston to Collaborate on Effort to Reach Young Voters
Photo Credit: Edmond Dantes (Houston) June 7, 2023 – Texas Southern University’s Executive Master of Public Administration Program and the League of Women Voters-Houston have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish cooperative initiatives to support civic engagement programs and events for their respective institutions. Under this MOU, TSU will support the League’s efforts to uplift […]
Preserving Black History Through Heartfelt Collectibles
By: Jennifer Magdalene Photo Credit: Skylar Yang It is absolutely crucial that black history in the USA is preserved, especially as the diversity and inclusion of black people comes under attack. Measures are underway across the country at a local level, including the recent vote to preserve a site of segregation in New York, as profiled by NBCBLK. While […]
Lone Star College awards Chancellor Emeritus title
HOUSTON (June 8, 2023) – The Lone Star College Board of Trustees awarded the title of Chancellor Emeritus to Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC Chancellor, during its June Workshop and Regular Meeting June 1. Head announced his plans to retire Aug. 1. “Dr. Head has dedicated 39 years of service to Lone Star College in various […]
