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Americans are worried about grocery prices again, and they’re making changes

President Donald Trump campaigned on lowering grocery prices during the 2024 race and pledged that Americans are “going to be affording their groceries very soon.” But grocery prices have continued to tick higher after the election, and Americans are starting …

From Viral to Mobile: PVAMU Senior Jayla Stanford Rolls Out Sweet Success with TreatsDippedByJay Food Truck

At just 21 years old, Prairie View A&M University senior Jayla Stanford is redefining what it means to be young, driven, and unstoppable. What began as a creative hustle in high school has grown into a booming dessert brand—TreatsDippedByJay—and now, …

Oreo and Reese’s fans have been ‘begging’ for a mashup for a decade. Now it’s here

Despite being owned by different companies, Oreo and Reese’s are bowing to the fan’s demands and releasing a sweet collaboration.

Houston’s Rally Cry: Don’t Erase Our Voices with Political Maps

In a powerful and defiant display of democracy-in-action, the heart of Houston beat louder than ever this past Saturday as residents, civic leaders, and legislators united at the University of Houston’s Lynn Eusan Park to protest the proposed mid-decade redistricting …

Beyoncé brings out Destiny’s Child and more surprise guests during final Cowboy Carter show

Beyoncé capped off her Cowboy Carter Tour with a bang in Las Vegas, using the farewell show Saturday night as a chance to feature a starry lineup of surprise guests.

Venus Williams, 45, becomes oldest player to win WTA singles match in more than 20 years

Venus Williams rolled back the years to produce a brilliant display as she eliminated fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 of the DC Open.

Florida police under fire as video of Black man punched, dragged by deputies during traffic stop goes viral

A cell phone video showing a White police officer in Jacksonville, Florida, striking a Black man in the face during a February traffic stop before officers dragged the driver from his car has sparked outrage online as conflicting accounts of …

PVAMU Stands Tall in Changing Times: A Legacy of Excellence, A Future of Resilience

In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, few institutions stand as tall, proud, and unshakably committed to student success as Prairie View A&M University. Founded in 1876 and steeped in a legacy of empowerment and academic achievement, PVAMU is once …

Statement from The King Center Regarding the Declassification and Release of FBI Files on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year, the nation and the world pause to remember the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to reflect on the impact of his teachings on true peace, the dignity of all people, and nonviolence – a …

After plowing his car into a crowd outside an LA nightclub, the driver was beaten and shot by bystanders, police say

A lively night outside a bustling East Hollywood nightclub took a dangerous turn early Saturday when a car barreled through a crowded sidewalk, injuring at least 36 people, authorities say.

Empowering Resilience: Carrie’s TOUCH and UCLA’s Dr. Annette L. Stanton Launch Transformative Phase of Project SOAR to Champion Black Women Battling Breast Cancer

In a powerful stride toward health equity, Carrie’s TOUCH, led by Rev. Dr. Tammie Denyse, and Dr. Annette L. Stanton, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UCLA, are advancing the next phase of Project SOAR (Speaking Our African American Realities)—a revolutionary …

Sound, Soul & Showmanship: The 2025 PEPSI® National Battle of the Bands Prepares to Rock Houston Once Again

When tradition marches in with the thunder of drums and a blaze of brass, Houston listens. And on August 23, 2025, the Bayou City is about to listen, watch, and celebrate like never before. The 2025 PEPSI® National Battle of …

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor.

With her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, Beyoncé is all red, white and blue. Not everyone is a fan

In the midst of a record-breaking tour in support of her landmark country album “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé is on top of the world.

A New Chapter for the Black Press: Dr. John Warren Elected Chairman of NNPA

In a historic stride that bridges decades of journalistic legacy with bold forward-thinking leadership, Dr. John E. Warren, publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, has been elected Chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). At the 2025 …