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‘One of Our Own’: Family, Houston Community Seek Answers After Fatal ICE Shooting

At a memorial following the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, his family asked that he be remembered for the life he lived, not the way he died.

The Immigrant Workers Behind Texas’ $102 Billion Food Economy

A new report from the American Immigration Council finds that immigrants make up nearly one-quarter of Texas' food-sector workforce.

ā€˜See Me’ — Houston’s Young People Are Raising Their Hands About Mental Health

Experts say despite the challenges, young people in Houston are no longer staying silent about their struggles and are instead increasingly open to seeking help.

Women’s Basketball Rising at Famed School for the Deaf

As women’s basketball continues to draw national attention, Gallaudet University enters this season building on a championship foundation.

Kiki Shepard and the ā€˜Black Beauty’ Legacy That Shattered Hollywood Norms

For many, especially young Black girls, Kiki Shepard represented a kind of beauty that was rarely centered.

From Fruitvale Station to Sinners: The Jordan-Coogler Brotherhood Behind Oscar Gold

When Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler walked onto the Oscars stage for Sinners, the moment was the culmination of something bigger than a single film.

What Black Women Voters Want from James Talarico After the Texas Democratic Primary

Interviews with Black women voters suggest party unity alone may not be enough to carry State Rep. James Talarico in his bid for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.

Congressman Al Green Has Always Fought for the Dignity of the People

Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) was escorted out of the State of the Union address after speaking out against President Donald Trump.

What Texas Voters May Not Know Before the 2026 Primaries

As Texas' March 3, 2026 primary election nears, legal experts clarify some of the most misunderstood — and overlooked — aspects of Texas voting law.

How Jesse Jackson Kept Hope Alive for Black Youth

The Rev. Jesse Jackson carried the moral authority of the Civil Rights Movement into a rapidly changing political and cultural era.

Houston Built a Blueprint To Reduce Homelessness. Staying Housed Is the Ongoing Challenge.

Houston has made national headlines for reducing homelessness — but keeping people housed is the next test.

Community to the Capitol: Houston’s Grassroots Multilingual Storytellers at TribFest

When the Texas Tribune Festival opened its doors this November, Houston’s grassroots multilingual storytellers arrived with intention.

Houston Found a Blueprint to End Homelessness. Will Washington Destroy It?

Houston has built an effective model that keeps people like Navy veteran Aaron Cooper off the streets. Federal cuts are now threatening that vital work.

Houston’s Push for Naturalization: Stories, Stakes, and a Sprint Against the Clock

Houston is openly chasing the title of ā€œCitizenship Capital" despite looming headwinds, including a new, tougher civics exam that takes effect this fall.

A ā€˜Green Card Isn’t the Final Step’

At a May 8 event, Houston area organizations encouraged the city's more than 360,000 legal permanent residents to apply for citizenship.

Black and Deaf High School Senior Faces College After End of Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling challenges students like Natalie Greene, a Black and deaf high achiever excelling in basketball, advocacy and academics, as she strives for success in higher education.

One Year After Affirmative Action: College Diversity Reduced, HBCU Enrollment Boosted

Over a year after the decision, legal experts, activists and students discuss the changing landscape of college admissions.

SB1 Ruling a Victory for Voter Rights and Community Organizing

Voting rights advocates are hailing a judge's decision to strike down a provision of Texas' voter suppression law even as other provisions are challenged.

Stop, Think Fraud! Scammers Are Looking to Gain Your Trust, Bleed You Dry

According to the FTC, consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30% over the previous year.

Houston Students Join Nationwide Protest Movement for Ceasefire In Gaza

HOUSTON - Graduations may be over on many campuses, but student protests over the war in Gaza are gaining momentum, showing no signs of...

House Weighs Bill That Would Add Citizenship Question to 2030 Census

H.R. 7109, dubbed The Equal Representation Act, has sparked intense reactions among civil rights advocates and census experts alike.

ā€˜No Vote, No Voice’ – Houston Leaders Weigh in On Why the Ethnic Vote CountsĀ 

As Super Tuesday approaches, a decade-long decline in voter turnout in Texas' Harris and Fort Bend counties raises concerns about the public’s faith in the electoral process.

Resisting SB4: Voices from Houston on Texas’ Controversial Immigration Bill

Texas' SB4 criminalizes the act of crossing the Texas-Mexico border illegally, raising fears over racial profiling and civil rights violations in communities of color.

Lahaina’s Slow Return: 3 Years Later

The historic Maui community is working to rebuild from the devastating fire that swept through on Aug. 8, 2023.
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Protecting California Communities from Invasive Fruit Flies: Why It Takes Collective Action by Everyone

Aug 18 | California experts explain the growing threat of invasive fruit flies, ongoing quarantines and eradication efforts, and simple steps residents can take to protect farms, gardens, and the state’s agriculture industry.

How Much Did We Learn From School Closures During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

As students return to school, it’s easy to forget that six years ago, Covid-19 disrupted this annual ritual more than at any other time in our history.

Automated Translation Errors in California Courts Raise Concerns Over Korean Americans’ Access to Justice

35 legal and community groups are calling for a halt to AI generated court translations without qualified human review.