As we celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) this month, it is important we remember: the only way to tackle the complex challenges of our time is with a democracy that is responsive to the people …

In Texas, nearly half of the population under the age of 18 is Latino, yet significant health disparities persist within this community. Despite high labor force participation, 29% of Latino children live in poverty, according to 2019 data. This economic …

As the weekend approaches, FEMA is closely monitoring a potential tropical depression forming over the Straits of Florida or the eastern Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Peninsula. With a Tropical Storm Watch already in effect for the Florida Keys …

Project Row Houses is thrilled to announce the opening reception and community market for the art installations of the Floyd Newsum Summer Studios program. This highly anticipated event will take place tomorrow, August 3, from 3-7 pm, promising an enriching …

As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract …

As the world grapples with the ever-intensifying impacts of the climate crisis, a stark and troubling reality has emerged: Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation. This inequity is not merely a matter of statistics or abstract …

Let us pray for world peace.

In a momentous event for American politics, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured the support of the majority of Democratic National Convention delegates, positioning her as the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States. This historic achievement …

In an open letter to Houstonians, Mayor John Whitmire acknowledges the city's resilience and unity, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Despite thorough preparations, the storm exposed critical weaknesses in Houston's infrastructure and emergency readiness, attributed to years of …

In a landmark ruling, the third and final defendant involved in the tragic death of 71-year-old Martha Medina has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred during a brazen daytime purse snatching outside a McDonald’s …

Team USA and Olympic basketball have become synonymous with each other over the years. The women’s and men’s teams have won the gold medal 9 and 16 times respectively, putting together squads that can be considered a “who’s who” of …

With the first chapter of Simone Biles’ comeback at the Olympics already complete, the next is ready to be written.

In a tragic turn of events, Christopher George Edwards, a 53-year-old Houston resident, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, Tamarah Derry, and the wounding of her adult daughter in January 2023.

In a significant development for Houston’s public safety, Mayor John Whitmire has selected former Texas Ranger J. Noe Diaz as the new Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department (HPD). Diaz, who currently serves as the Police Chief in …

The NABJ faces backlash from the Black community and the NNPA Black Press over its decision to invite former President Trump to its annual conference