DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The Geto Boys’ Willie D is moving into politics in his hometown of Houston. He made the announcement last week, about three weeks after his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Cities, which include Washington, D.C.; Charlotte; Boston; Atlanta; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Indianapolis; Kansas City; Little Rock,...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — For over a decade, Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston has been on the state’s list of struggling schools that must improve. But...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — A heated exchange was recorded at a recent event held by the Youth Advocacy Summit between the group and Houston mayoral candidate Dwight Boykins, who...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The Defender presented its latest Conversations & Coffee series titled “State of Black Houston” at the Power Center. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner...
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — Flanked by his five-year-old daughter, Karem Greene was one of many parents who spent the afternoon at the Weekly Family YMCA...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Loved ones of the latest American tourist to be found dead in the Dominican Republic were demanding answers for what could be a...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — An Italian eatery in Texas is facing backlash after a recent Black college graduate claims she was racially profiled and ordered to leave...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is our revolution,” said Sanders, who will speak during the NNPA Convention’s Lifetime Legacy Award Black Tie Gala, Friday June 28th at...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Houston Texans Training Camp presented by XFINITY will begin on Thursday, July 25 as the Texans take the field in preparation for...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Every two years, the Texas State Legislature convenes to introduce bills that they hope will eventually come out of their respective committees, get...
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — It’s more than a family affair, it’s a community involvement, and it’s a cultural ongoing movement! Shape’s 50th Homecoming, “Come On...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — The USA Basketball Chairman and National Team Managing Director Jerry Colangelo announced the 20 NBA players who will attend the USA Basketball...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — During a campaign swing through Iowa this week, Joe Biden mentioned that his family recently dined with former President Barack Obama’s family. At...
CHARLESTON CHRONICLE — The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will present the 13th iteration of its Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) this year at 14...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — The 2019 hurricane season started June 1, and will last until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting that nine to 15...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — After the cancellation of Lee Daniels’ FOX series Star, the internet called for Daniels to shop the show to the other networks, and he listened. Unfortunately,...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — Bed, Bath & Beyond now has black girl magic on the executive board. The company has appointed a businesswoman named Mary Winston...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children – or NCMEC – said the number of reports of missing children made to law...
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — Government administrator Stephen L. Williams was born on June 10, 1956, in Waycross, Georgia to Loretta Williams and Rosebud Smith, Sr....
AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWS & ISSUES — I am proud to announce the passage of legislation to name two of our roadways after two great Black leaders who...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — School is already out for some districts, and others will soon follow. Summer is a time when many kids still need something to...
DEFENDER NEWS NETWORK — SHAPE Community Center has reason to celebrate. Since its founding on June 1, 1969, the Third Ward institution has made an impact...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Championing women of color in technology is one of the most important causes for Walker’s Legacy today,” says Natalie Madeira Cofield, founder and...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — An important legal battle here in Texas is continuing to weave its way up through the courts and could eventually land a...
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