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Brittney Griner reveals harrowing Russia experience, life after release in new book

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Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book.

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FIRST in Texas teams with SHAPE to bring more Black youth to robotics competitions

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FIRST in Texas teamed with SHAPE to expose more Black youth to robotics and STEM.

Ft. Bend Marshall senior William Mitchell wins 5A 100-meter dash

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William Mitchell from Ft. Bend Marshall runs 10.43 at the UIL 5A state meet.

Here’s a sure-fire way to end DEI, CRT attacks at colleges

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Black student-athletes can lead the charge to end attacks on DEI.

Wednesday, May 8

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Finner ‘retires’ as HPD head amid suspended cases drama and questions

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Amid controversy, Troy Finner retires as HPD head, with Larry Satterwhite now the acting chief.

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Pastor Keion Henderson defends silencing woman during church service

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The controversy raises complex questions about balancing orderly worship with compassionately addressing individual behaviors.

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Top 5 Houston-area community centers worth your time to check out

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Houston has some great community centers where people can exercise, learn and connect with others.

Top 5 Houston-area Black church ministers of music

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Check out the top 5 Black church ministers of music in the greater Houston area.

Black Twitter hashtags that defined the decade

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Here are the top Black Twitter hashtags that have defined social movements in America.

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Is the current state of the Black hair salon experience changing for the better?

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Clients and hair stylists are frustrated with the current state of the Black salon experience.

TSU’s Jacob and Isaac Williams credit second mom, Desiree, for pushing them to success

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Jacob and Isaac Williams view Desiree as their second mom, not that their stepmother.

Black college-bound high school seniors face new post-DEI hurdles

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Black college-bound high school seniors facing new hurdles post-DEI bans at colleges, including limited scholarships.

Tuesday, May 7

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Protests overshadow graduation season on college campuses

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Schools are taking extra safety precautions and making venue changes as a precaution.

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Texas free speech test: Pro-Palestine protests challenge campus rules

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Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses.

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Brian McKnight’s concert canceled after controversy over children’s estrangement

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The cancellation of the concert is believed to be related to the backlash.

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TSU gets a new president, James W. Crawford III

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James W. Crawford III, TSU’s next president, shares his vision for the school.

Four teams run sub-40 in Texas State Meet 4×100-meter relay

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Humble Atascocita runs 39.14 in the 4x100-meter relay taking first place in 6A state meet.

How to have a healthier relationship with your phone

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Unplugging is hard. Here are tips to help you set boundaries with your phone.

State Rep. Jarvis Johnson defeated in special election for Senate District 15

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Molly Cook defeats State Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election for Senate District 15.

Monday, May 6

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Five Tips to Help Reduce Health Care Costs

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Do you fully understand what your doctor tells you during a checkup? If you don’t, you’re not alone. A recent UnitedHealthcare study found that two out of three people don’t understand all their doctor’s instructions, diagnoses and…

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Blacks must get over our aversion to organizing

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Blackfolk must overcome our aversion to organizing if we want to create a better world.

Don’t let racists insult ‘DEI’ work – It’s still about equity, not handouts

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Racists labeled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as "Didn’t Earn It. Black folks aren’t having it.

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Protests erupt in UT Austin over DEI ban

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Students, faculty, and local leaders protest against the terminations of DEI-related jobs at UT Austin.

Johnnie Means Aquatics receives grant funding

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A festival will be held on May 18th to raise awareness about water safety measures.

Aged out of foster care at 18, where do I go?

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Aging out of foster care presents serious challenges. Here are resources offering help.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates $200K to Philadelphia schools

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The donation will fund the installation of 300 AC units, benefiting over 5,000 students.

Sunday, May 5

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HISD delays end-of-year MAP tests by 2 weeks, concerns parents

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Houston ISD delays end-of-year MAP tests by two weeks, concerning parents.

Saturday, May 4

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7 Tips for Spring Yard Prep

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After winter’s last gasp, spring is just around the corner. That means it’s time to get out into the yard and tackle some spring cleaning. With a little DIY prep work now, your yard will be your family’s oasis for months to come. Here are…

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Associate Editor’s Message: What the college protests teach us

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Want lessons from the current college campus protests and more? Read this.