Small Businesses Rely on Major Banks Amid Pandemic Challenges
Small-business owners are increasingly opting for loans from large banks over small community banks, marking a shift observed over recent years.
Texas Extends Postpartum Medicaid and CHIP Coverage
Texas mothers are now eligible for Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), will be able to get postpartum coverage up to a year after childbirth.
Transitioning from Apartment Living to Owning a House: Navigating Today’s Housing Climate
In today’s housing climate, many individuals and families are contemplating the transition from renting an apartment to owning a house. Here’s a guide to help navigate this significant life change.
Safeguarding Your Finances: A Guide to Protecting Yourself from Fraud
New technologies are helping protect individuals from scams before they even happen. And by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure your transactions and personal information are kept secure.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Announces 2025 Dates: See Details
The countdown has already begun for next year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Veteran Leader Appointed as Houston’s New Economic Development Officer
Gwendolyn Tillotson-Bell has been appointed as the City of Houston’s Chief Economic Development Officer.
Houston Ranks Higher Than Other Texas Cities in the Wage Gap
In 2024, the wage gap between men and women continues to persist, with women earning less than men. However, Houston fares better compared to other cities in Texas, as revealed by a recent earnings study conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. According to the study, Houston ranks at No. 142 out of 170 of the…
Beyoncé Releases ‘COWBOY CARTER’
Houston native and world-renowned superstar Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER, is available worldwide now.
Employing AI Tools in Job Applications: Experts Advise Caution
Businesses are increasingly exploring the integration of artificial intelligence tools into their operations. Job seekers, on the other hand, have discovered a method to leverage these new technologies during the application process.
TSU Aviation Teams Up with Air Force JROTC for 4th Annual Flight Program
The United States Air Force has selected Texas Southern University as a host site for its national program for aspiring pilots for the fourth year.
Transforming Awareness in Action: Building Bridges of Support and Understanding
April marks a pivotal moment in our collective consciousness: Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Biden-Harris Administration Continue Efforts to Address Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day
The Biden-Harris administration used Equal Pay Day to reaffirm their commitment to advancing pay equity and women’s economic security.
Flu Season is Coming to a Close: What You Should Know
The flu season typically begins in late November or early December, peaks in January or February, and leaves around April or early May. However, the flu season can oftentimes be unpredictable.
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black Man to Win Oscar for Supporting Actor, Dies
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for movie ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ has died at age 87.
Houston’s Main Street Theater Produces World Premiere of ‘Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word’ by Thomas Meloncon
Main Street Theater is producing the world premiere of Stagolee and the Funeral of a Dangerous Word by nationally-acclaimed Houston playwright Thomas Meloncon.
Ramona Edelin, Activist Who Popularized Term ‘African American,’ Dies
Activist Ramona Edelin, renowned for her pivotal roles in advancing civil rights, education reform, and community empowerment, died at her D.C. residence in February at the age of 78.
4 Films Every Educator Teaching Black Students Should Watch
Here are four films every educator teaching Black students should watch. They’ll give folks an idea what the challenges are, what solutions people are trying, and sometimes they make us smile.
Harris Health’s New Addition to Provide More Digestive, Colon Cancer Screenings
A new addition at Quentin Mease Health Center, a Harris Health System specialty facility rededicated in 2023, promises to provide patients with more early cancer detection and prevention procedures.
Houston Astros Opening Day: What to Know
The Houston Astros are set to play against the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park on Thursday and Joe Espada will make his debut as the new team manager.
25 Million Black and Latino Voters are Missing or Incorrectly Listed in U.S. Voter Databases
Nearly 25 million Black and Latino eligible voters are effectively absent from voter databases, making them virtually unreachable by traditional outreach methods.