Houston Homeless Get Little Respect: “It Should Not Hurt to Be Homeless”
In a city where oil industry giants rule and business is booming, it hurts to be homeless in Houston.Homelessness is a still an issue in 2014, but is the city trying to hide one of its worst problems.
Bartender Ernest R. McClure shares insights about our Black Past and Future
For 58 years, Lackland Air Force Baseicon Ernest R. McClure had a front seat witnessing military history unfold and better yet, historical changes for African-Americans serving in the military.It was during that time that he served in the troops using his class act work as a renounced bartender-mixologist at the military clubs on Lackland Air Force Base from 1948 until his retirement in 2006.
Unlocking Greatness From Within: 12 Years A Slave And The McQueen Factor
Cover Story By: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues Solomon Northup had no idea that 173 years after being taken hostage and sold into slavery that his ordeal and sheer courage and determination would be widely displayed as a lesson before the world as an example that it is possible to overcome all odds. Telling that story in the […]
Promoting the Fight for REAL Justice & Equality
The tragic killings of Alfred Wright, Jordan Davis, Renisha McBride and Trayvon Martin indicate that the time is now to stand up, speak out, unite and demand real justice and legislation across this country that protects the futures of African-American babies and youth.
Blacks Beware: Texas Republicans Poisoning the Waters Using “Race” and “Hate”
However, the undercurrent of the television advertising have a deeper sinister meanings. It appears that the Tea Party and Republicans want to rid the land of President Obama and all Black folks living in Texas. They are wearing it on their sleeves, showing a bit of their card hands and you are blind if you can’t see it.
Visions Inspired by a Day at the Ranch
BoyScout Troop 1906, Cub Scout 338of Prairie View and three youth in the Aldine ISD Future Farmers of America members at Eisenhower High School got a taste of success with some hands on experience spending a day at the RS Deer & Cattle Ranch.
“The Yellow Rose of Texas”: Black Historians Sound off on the History of the “The Yellow Rose”
“There’s a yellow girl in Texas That I’m going down to see; No other darkies know her, No darkey, only me; She cried so when I left her That it like to broke my heart, And if I only find her, We never more will part. Chorus: She’s the sweetest girl of colour That this […]
Lisa Fritsch to run for Governor
The 2014 race for the position of Governor of Texas is shaping up to be a fierce showdown between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat underdog darling Wendy Davis.Lisa Fritsch, recently announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Texas. She stated, “Texas, you are beautiful, you are strong, and you are true.
