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 […]
VOTER EMPOWERMENT
By: Rachel Thompson Th e twists and turns of Texas’s 18th congressional district race, as well as President Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election seem to have re-energized voters at the grassroots level. Registered voters are working hard to connect with unregistered eligible voters and prepare them to exercise their civic duty. Assistant Chief […]
ARE SMART PHONES MAKING OUR KIDS DUMB?
Cell phones used to be the universal status symbol, necessary to making your child “cool” among friends. Now they are indispensable to their safety, to promote their technological literacy, and to keep parents informed of their whereabouts. Or are they? Multiple studies show school children’s screen time use leads to misconduct, hyperactivity, and inattention. Increased […]
JUSTIN “BEATKING” RILEY PASSES AT 39
By: AP News Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Justin “BeatKing” Riley. Justin’s memorial service will be held August 29, 2024 at Bayou City Event Center. His gathering of family and friends will be a celebration of his humble spirit and fun energy. Admission is by ticket only as capacity is […]
PERSISTENCE
By Anthony Zurcher Kamala Harris formally accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night, delivering a speech which hit the key notes her campaign wanted – but had only rare moments of soaring rhetoric and broke little new ground. The ground-breaking was in the nature of the nominee herself the first woman of colour to […]
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL
America it is attempting to be judgmental, but only God can judge the heart of the human mind. Since the election of Donald J. Trump in 2016, America has been in a tunnel of sinful darkness headed towards another Civil War. Th e reality of God is coming on November 5th, 2024, with the election […]
