Houston's Black Millennials and Gen Z report growing cultural divides due to the fragmentation of shared media experiences.

National Black Church Initiative weighs in on AI data center expansion, seeking enforceable community benefit agreements.

The DOE eliminated disparate impact liability for Title VI, meaning OCR now investigates only intentional discrimination in schools.

This article explores societal contradictions in America, comparing modern systemic issues like racism and inequality to the ...

Houston officials explain how Black businesses can access lucrative government contracts despite recent legal rulings ...

Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more.

A new report finds Black students remain excluded from high-quality math, impacting STEM careers and academic success.

James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign hired political operatives and partnered with Black-owned firms to invest $25 million in Black voter outreach.

In Houston, community groups like NBUF Houston and the RobinHood Project are filling gaps left by the state through food and aid.

Former polymer scientist Sharman McGilbert transitions to HVAC studies at Houston City College as trade roles grow.

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth declined a $126k raise to protect staff funding, while MacKenzie Scott donated $42M to ECSU.

Nimitz High School aims for its first outright district title since 1998 as it navigates offensive changes ahead of the 2026 season.