Burnett’s Package Express
African-American News&Issues presents, Burnett Jackson owner of Burnett’s Package Express. Burnett Jackson hails from Kilgore, Texas. She moved to Houston in 1957. After completing high school, she attended Texas Southern University.
Calls for Grand Jury Reform Underway
As 2014 comes to a close, perhaps no story is bigger than those surrounding grand juries. A grand jury even handed down an indictment on the sitting Texas Governor, Rick Perry.
PVAMU Campus’ Cemetery in Dispute Over Ownership
All across Waller County, and in fact around the state, sit abandoned cemeteries containing the remains of African-Americans who where denied burial in predominantly White cemeteries.
The DeAnne Group Honors Community ‘Sankofa’ Leaders
Recently, the DeAnne Group hosted its 3rd Annual Holiday ‘Sankofa’ Celebration at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center located at 3611 Ennis St., 77051.
Acres of Angels
Griggs knows and understands the importance of African-Americans letting their voice be heard. Thus she serves as a political activist. She may be seen anytime there is an election going on in the community and/or around the city encouraging as many residents as she can to get out and vote.
WHAT ANNE FRANK TELLS US ABOUT BLACK CHILDRENS MINDS
During my nearly two decades of working as an African-American Studies Professor, I have learned myriad lessons regarding the educational process and its impact upon the minds, imagination, aspirations, and psyche of Black people
Out of the Mouth of Babes: The Identity Crisis of Young African-Americans
One of the most important things that any of us are forced to answer is the question of who am I? It is a question that reflects so much about each of us from our historical background, ancestry, heritage, upbringing, socialization, and where we project ourselves in the future.
How to Not be Like Mike: Black NBA Players Publicly Embrace a Social Issue
For those who have watched the National Basketball Association over the past four decades they can attest that the league has grown by leaps and bounds. Although many take it for granted that the NBA has always been on solid ground as a major sport, that is simply not true.
Five Reasons Dallas’ John Wiley Price is NOT Guilty
I know Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, well sorta. As a student at North Texas State University in the early 1980’s I remember him coming to speak to the Black Student Union. I’d never seen, or heard, anyone speak with such conviction, eloquence and humor ‘and’ provide an education in Black history.
45 Years of Shaping Lives
Recently, S.H.A.P.E. Community Center celebrated 45 years of service to the Houston area and onward. The theme for the 45th Anniversary celebration was, “Celebrating our Past, Embracing our Present, Shaping Our Future”.
