U.S. PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT HAS PEAKED
By: Bill King There was some slow-down during desegregation, as enrollment in private schools surged. However, growth resumed by the early 1980s at a little less than 2% each year. But by the late 1990s, the growth rate began to noticeably slow, eventually falling to under .5% annually. Public school enrollment peaked in 2019 at […]
IGNORANCE
America, ignorance has absolutely no respect for gender, race, or creed. Individuals are not born ignorant. Simply put, individuals acquire ignorance, because they refuse to study to acquire knowledge spiritually through developmental reading, listening to knowledgeable individuals, and logically analyzing information. Avoiding ignorance is a valuable life lesson, because everyone has an opinion (s). VP […]
COCO ELIMINATED
By: Brian Lewis This is pretty much all anyone needs to know about defending champion Coco Gauff ’s 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 loss to Emma Navarro in the US Open’s fourth round Sunday: Gauff wound up with more double-faults, 19, than winners, 14. It was the latest in a series of early-for-her exits in recent weeks, […]
FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM MURAL
By: Shelley McKinley The latest public art installment entitled, ‘From Slavery to Freedom,’ was co-created by Bimbo Adenugba and Victor Ash, and is featured on the side of the building at 1310 Preston St., which was formerly the Cotton Exchange of Houston. Cotton is symbolic of slavery in the United States for most descendants of […]
Atlanta Rapper Rich Homie Quan Dies at 34, Leaving Hip-Hop Community in Mourning
The hip-hop community is in shock today following the sudden death of Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who passed away at the age of 34. Known for his breakout hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh),” Quan had become a prominent figure in the rap scene, blending trap music with catchy melodies […]
Janet Jackson Announces New Las Vegas Residency, Promising a Spectacular Return to the Strip
Janet Jackson, the legendary pop and R&B icon, is making headlines once again with the announcement of her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency. This new venture will mark Jackson’s return to the entertainment capital of the world, where she is set to deliver a series of performances that are expected to be nothing short of […]
107TH ANNIVERSARY OF CAMP LOGAN WAR
Freedman’s Town grassroot residents and other Moor American neighborhoods celebrate annually the remembrance and show of love, respect and appreciation to the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry soldiers stationed at Camp Logan (Memorial Park today), for standing against Jim Crow Houston police department and racist Caucasians that led to the war on August 23, 1917. Attendees […]
STATE SENATOR COOK RESPONDS TO TOWN RESIDENTS
By Gladys House-El On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, newly elected Texas state senator Molly Cook, District 15, attended Freedman’s Town weekly meeting, shared her platform of support and listened to the concerns of residents of a diverse gathering. School teachers, business owners, retirees, youth, various nationalities, etc. Housing is always a priority closely fol-lowed by […]
Zoë Kravitz Premieres Latest Film: A New Chapter in Her Thriving Career
Zoë Kravitz, the talented actress and style icon, has once again captured the spotlight with the premiere of her latest film. Known for her versatility and unique presence on screen, Kravitz continues to establish herself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. The film, which had its grand debut this week, showcases Kravitz in a […]
UNPACKING HOUSTON’S ELECTRICITY OUTAGES – PART I
By Bill King Th e Houston area has been subjected to two widespread power outages this year. Many in our region went two weeks or longer before power was restored. The outages have sparked widespread public outrage and castigation of the power companies, primarily CenterPoint, by the media and politicians. However, there has been generally […]
