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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 ‘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 “Citizenship Capital" despite looming headwinds, including a new, tougher civics exam that takes effect this fall.

A ‘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.

‘No Vote, No Voice’ – Houston Leaders Weigh in On Why the Ethnic Vote Counts 

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.
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Forget the Pundits. “Professor” Jiang’s Forecasts Are Going Viral

Chinese educator "Professor" Jiang is rapidly rising across YouTube, where long-form podcast interviews are fueling interest in geopolitical forecasts and global instability.

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Antonio Villaraigosa

Live Mon | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa on key statewide issues. 

Dismantling DACA ‘Piece by Piece’

DACA recipients remain in a state of limbo as the Trump administration delays renewals, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of losing their jobs and being deported.
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Tony Thurmond Stakes Out Progressive Flank of California Gubernatorial Race

Tony Thurmond, seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, laid out an expansive progressive platform in a briefing with community media reporters.