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July 8, 2021July 14, 2021

Sha’Carri Richardson won’t compete at Tokyo Olympics: Why she still has a bright future

According to the team list released by the USA Track and Field (USATF) on Tuesday, Sha’Carri Richardson was left off the roster for the Tokyo...

by Nevaeh Richardson

July 6, 2021July 12, 2021

Business Community Eats & Tweets Local Opinion

The Turkey Leg Hut Controversy: Are we seriously labeling common decency ‘Anti-Black’?

While the Turkey Leg Hut is nationally known for its delectable food, this week the restaurant is the leading topic of discussion on social media,...

by Nevaeh Richardson

Entertainment Opinion

Black TikTokers on strike and it’s affecting artists like Megan Thee Stallion

TikTok has proven to be a new powerful force in the music industry. Thanks to viral dance challenges, unknown artists have made a big name...

by Staff June 30, 2021July 5, 2021

Community Events Family Health & Wellness Local Opinion

Vegan Vibez Festival inspired me to become vegan…again

The Vegan Vibez Festival held its third annual event in Houston on Juneteenth. This festival was my first real outing since this pandemic began and...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 20, 2021June 22, 2021

National News Opinion

U.S. Senate passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

The Senate made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to pass a bill that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day observes the official...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 16, 2021June 18, 2021

National Opinion

One year later and zero federal police reform bills since George Floyd’s death. Did America learn anything?

Last month marked a year since the death of George Floyd, the man killed by former police officer Derek Chauvin who kneeled on Floyd’s neck...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 14, 2021June 18, 2021

Health & Wellness National News Opinion

Naomi Osaka shines the spotlight on athletes and mental health

All hell broke loose the moment superstar tennis player Naomi Osaka announced that she would not attend any press conferences during the French Open to...

by Nevaeh Richardson June 3, 2021June 7, 2021

Beauty Opinion

Mo’Nique says wearing bonnets in public is not ‘queenly,’ but what about all her ‘cussin’ in comedy?

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about comedian and actress Mo’Nique’s opinion on Black women and bonnets. In fact, her grievances were...

by Nevaeh Richardson May 31, 2021June 3, 2021

Local National News Opinion

Mother’s boyfriend pleads guilty to killing Maleah Davis: Was justice really served?

It’s been almost two years since 4-year-old Maleah Davis’ heartbreaking death shocked the nation. Maleah was left with her stepfather, Derion Vence, while her mother,...

by Nevaeh Richardson May 30, 2021June 1, 2021