2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (334+ words) Why our park? Grimes Park is the namesake of B.H. Grimes Elementary school which was named out of Buchanan H. Grimes, A former janitor who later became a principal. He also became the first Black person to retire as a public-school principal…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (534+ words) Houston holds a unique distinction as one of the preeminent capitals of African American economic power, cultural influence, and civic leadership in the United States. Unlike older northern enclaves where Black prosperity was historically constrained by rigid zoning and legacy…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (40+ words) 11130 Gulf Fwy, Ste 900 Image Credit: courtesy of Pochitos Image Credit: courtesy of Pochitos African American News & Issues 6130 Wheatley StHouston, TX 77091 PO Box 206Prairie View, TX 77446...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (137+ words) Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been named 2027 Chair of the Best Southwest Partnership, positioning her to lead one of the region’s most established collaborative organizations as it continues its work to strengthen communities throughout Southern Dallas County and Northern…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (358+ words) Historical narratives define how societies understand their origins, achievements, and identity. When key fig- ures are excluded, history be- comes distorted. Document- ing the specific achievements of Black pioneers across every discipline restores accuracy to the global story of human…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1641+ words) Nearly four decades after A Different World introduced millions of television viewers to the fictional Hillman College, class is about to be back in session. Netflix will premiere its new A Different World sequel series on Sept. 24, 2026 — exactly 39 years after…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (475+ words) Every child deserves a fair chance to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. In Texas, millions of brilliant, creative, and hard-working Black children want to become doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders. However, facts show that Black youth face tough challenges…...