Rising Energy Costs Weigh Heaviest on Black Households
For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and homes heated or cooled is not just a monthly bill — it’s a crushing financial burden.
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Trump Wants States to Stop Mail-In Voting
“Your election was rigged because you have mail-in voting.” – Russian President Vladimir Putin
The Oldest, Largest, and Leading National Black Breast Cancer Movement Has a New Website!
The new website offers the organization a modernized and interactive platform with enhanced functionality, enabling it to better engage, educate, support, and provide breast health resources to Black women in the United States.
Behind the Political Firestorm Over Redrawing Texas Maps
“We don’t want to do this. This is wrong, it’s illegal, it is unethical, it is un-American. But we have to fight fire with fire. We cannot… we cannot just hope.” #TexasRedistricting
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54
“He was more than Theo to us—he represented a generation of young Black men who finally saw themselves reflected on TV. His voice will be missed.” – Longtime Fan, 43-year-old Jalen Cooper of Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON — Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54. Warner reportedly drowned while on a family vacation in Costa Rica, according to a family source cited by People magazine. Read more […]
Founding CBC Member and Missouri Trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. Dies at 94
“He was a freedom fighting member of the Congressional Black Caucus and a staunch supporter of @BlackPressUSA.” -Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr.
The Push for Citizenship Continues
Houston is currently hosting one of the biggest PUSH for Citizenship campaigns in history! This week I decided to take a closer look at the path to citizenship in 2025 thru the eyes of a couple of advocacy programs. The dedicated efforts of organizations like Woori Juntos (Nonprofit) and SEDES, are on the front lines, empowering immigrant communities and Im helping to spread the word.
Locked, Loaded & in Tulle! “Bride Hard” Premieres Today
The dress code was formal. The guest list? Explosive. Rebel Wilson is locked, loaded, and back in Tulle for Bride Hard @bridehardmovie—in theaters today. 💍💥 #BrideHard #NowPlaying
From Nigeria to the U.S.: How Becoming a Citizen Changed My Life
“How could a country advertise Opportunity, Hope, and Freedom and not expect people to flood its boarders?” In the midst of political debates on who can call America home, it’s easy to forget the foundation on which America was built and the life-changing promise it still offers to all. Read Sulaiman’s story.
Secure Your Future: Why Immigrants Should Complete Their Path To Citizenship Now!
Citizenship is the ultimate defense against Deportation- Zenobia Lai, Executive Director, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative. In the Houston area, an estimated 300,000 immigrants are eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. However, less than 10% of these eligible residents complete the process. Houston is changing that. Read How.
