Federal economic data is one of the purest forms of infrastructure, says Erica Groshen, a former commissioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In August 2024, then-candidate former President Donald Trump delivered a press conference surrounded by packaged foods, meats, produce, condiments, milk and eggs.

Selena Gomez on Monday posted — and quickly deleted — a video of herself reacting to the immigration enforcement sweeps launched by the Trump administration Sunday that resulted in over 1,000 arrests across the country.

February is a time to reflect, celebrate, and uplift the powerful legacy of Black history—and the Houston Public Library (HPL) is rolling out the red carpet for an unforgettable Black History Month experience! With a diverse lineup of events ranging …

Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), the nation’s only African American breast cancer survivorship organization with over 25 survivor-run affiliate chapters, has taken its groundbreaking Teens4Pink® program to the next level. With the unveiling of an innovative mobile app, now available nationwide …

While life expectancy is increasing for some Black women, it still lags behind that of their white female counterparts. This disparity raises important questions: why is this happening, and how can we address it?

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Donald Trump’s playbook has always been to campaign like a populist and govern like an oligarch. But it is still shocking just how brutally he went after our country’s working people in the first few days – even the first …

Tax season is upon us, and for Houstonians, it's the perfect time to ensure your financial matters are in order. Filing your taxes on time is not just a legal requirement but also an opportunity to maximize your refund and …

Houston’s own jazz icon, Kirk Whalum, is hitting all the right notes—yet again. With a career that has redefined contemporary jazz and a catalog that spans over 25 albums, the GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist now has another accolade to celebrate. Whalum’s latest …

If your New Year’s resolutions are gathering dust, don’t worry—Houston’s YMCA is here to light a spark under your aspirations. On January 25, the YMCA of Greater Houston is throwing open its doors for Community Open Houses across select locations. …

It’s hard to believe that 30 years have passed since the "Trial of the Century" turned courtrooms into battlegrounds and living rooms into arenas of debate. The O.J. Simpson murder trial, a legal saga that gripped the globe in 1995, …

It’s often said that kindness is contagious—and Harmony School of Enrichment is ensuring it spreads like wildfire. This January, the school is diving headfirst into the Great Kindness Challenge, a global initiative that turns classrooms into breeding grounds for empathy, …

When champions step off the court to champion a cause, the world pays attention. Mela Vitamins, a trailblazing wellness brand dedicated to women of color, is making headlines for its powerful new partnership with WNBA champions Azurá Stevens of the …

Houston’s cultural landscape is about to be enriched with a groundbreaking artistic collaboration. Opening on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Community Artists’ Collective, the “Women of the Earth” exhibition invites viewers into a deeply transformative space. This event marks …