Month: September 2020
The Houston Association of Black Journalists presented its star-studded video at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention on what to expect when the organization comes to Houston in 2021.
By Lydia Dillard Millions of viewers responded to the first 2020 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden with disappointment. As the debate started to trend on Twitter, viewers expressed their opinions on the etiquette of the two nominees. It’s no surprise that President Trump and former Vice President Biden have […]
By Jonathan Madden College has always been a place for higher learning and life changing social experiences, especially at HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), which have been the breeding ground for cultural shifts within the African-American community and the world. “The Yard” is full of #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy. There is innovative fashion, music, dance, […]
By Janaya Britton My name is Janaya–with a Southern “juh-” , a charismatic “-nye” and a peaceful “-yuh” . My name emerged from my grandmother’s dream of a young Black girl preaching whose name was either Janai or Janaya. The origin is Hebrew and it means “God has answered” or “God’s gracious gift”. This […]
By: Januel Burton HOUSTON — Many Houstonians showed their way of honoring the many African-Americans who’ve lost their lives to police brutality by painting murals across the city. The artists who painted the murals wanted to keep the legacy of people like George Floyd alive. At the corner of La Branch St. and Alabama St, […]
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