92 Polling Sites Gone: The Hidden Strategy Targeting Texas’s Purple County

Let’s not mince words about what just went down in Texas. In a state where voter suppression is practically a pass-down heritage, Tarrant County officials executed a textbook maneuver: voting to slash 92 Election Day polling locations ahead of November. That drops the county’s footprint from 316 sites in 2022 to a meager 224. They’ll spin it in corporate speak, citing “efficiency,” “saving taxpayers money,” and cutting “low-turnout sites.” But anyone with an elementary grasp of Southern Read more […]

5 News Headlines You May Have Missed This Week

Between the escalating blockade in the Iran War, the latest blockbuster drops, and the sheer velocity of the 24-hour digital cycle, it feels like we’re all just trying to keep our heads above water. The news doesn’t just break anymore—it floods. But while the headlines are busy shouting about the obvious, critical stories are shifting the ground beneath our feet that aren’t making it to the top of your feed. I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Here are the 5 news headlines you may have Read more […]

BEHIND THE SIGNS: Profiling Protesters 

Social media has been flooded with claims that the crowds protesting in Minnesota were nothing more than hired hands—actors in a manufactured drama. Where did they get their information? “The thugs that are protesting include many highly paid professional agitators and anarchists,” the 47th President said Jan. 18 on Truth Social. Two days later, as protesters grew in number, he doubled down on that statement. “They’re paid agitators and insurrectionists,” he said at a Jan. 20 press conference. Read more […]

Mickey House Surprised Over 125 HBCU Students at Annual UNCF Student Leadership Conference!

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) hosted their 16th annual Student Leadership Conference which included over 125 students from Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) who received formal training as they head to their summer internships with various fortune 500 companies consisting of Best Buy Corporate, Disney, National Geo Graphics, and more.  Thursday, May 29, 2025 was day 2 of the conference, and the students received a special surprise as Disney on The Yard brought out Read more […]

Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/30

The last #MediaMonday of 2024 highlights Bayou Beat News, founded by Nakia Cooper, focusing on Houston’s culture. They report on the successful Beyoncé performance during the NFL Christmas Gameday. Additionally, The Chicago Defender addresses Trump supporters realizing election consequences. Lastly, Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 do you celebrate it?

Media Monday: Do You Know The Black Press In Your City? 12/23

This week’s #MediaMonday features three notable publications from the NNPA/Black Press of America. The Michigan Chronicle announces Karmanos Cancer Institute’s groundbreaking use of the TheraBionic P1 device for liver cancer treatment. The Dallas Weekly highlights an empowering event for Black fathers, while Texas Metro News reports on lawmakers urging President Biden to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment.