Editorial Our Voice: IDLE MUSINGS on believing your lying eyes… You’ve had a few weeks to digest the evisceration of the Voting Rights Act by the not-so-Supreme Court. You’ve struggled with finding the appropriate... Texas Metro News5 days ago
Editorial OUR VOICE: For Such a Time as This There are moments in history when a people must decide whether they will merely survive the storm or stand in the storm with courage,... Texas Metro NewsMay 29, 2026
Editorial Quit playin’: Time to “Talk Shop!” I said I wasn’t gonna talk about “Black-on-Black” crime ever again. Not because it doesn’t happen. Not because it’s not an issue that we... Vincent HallJune 3, 2021
Arts & Entertainment I was just thinking: Virtual world of all beautiful people By Norma Adams-Wade Everybody is beautiful on social media. I can prove it. Just look at the comments every time someone posts a new... June 3, 2021
Cheryl's World My Truth: Don’t start tripping about washing your hands When the pandemic hit in early 2020, we received mixed signals. One message that was constant was, “wash your hands.” Even before the mandate... Cheryl SmithJune 3, 2021
Editorial The Black Card: Big Mama Said: “Don’t let crazy rule you! Break the rains! Breathe and let go! Sometimes I think I channel the wisdom of my grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” Allen so deeply that she is most likely smiling in heaven... Terry AllenMay 30, 2021
Editorial Our Voices: What Must Be Done with White Reconstruction By Dr. John E. Warren While many are watching 47 out of the 50 States propose and enact Voter Suppression Laws, the question becomes... May 29, 2021
Editorial Quit Playin’: Paul Mooney…Explained! The “Creator” speaks subtly to all of us in time and space. Some call it coincidence, others prophecy or signs. Consider that James Brown,... Vincent HallMay 29, 2021
Editorial The last word: Why does the US support the murder of Palestinians? By Dr. Julianne Malveaux As of this writing, more than 200 Palestinians and 10 Israelis have been killed in the conflict in Gaza. A... May 28, 2021
Editorial Faithful Utterances: When Church Hurt Happens No matter how different we believe that people are, I’ve learned that at the core of each of us is a desire to feel... Froswa' Booker-DrewMay 28, 2021
Editorial NBA’S new Social Justice Award honors extraordinary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar “In addition to being one of our greatest players, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has devoted much of his life to advocating for equality and social justice.... May 27, 2021
Editorial Wake Up and Stay Woke: What’s Really Going On? By Dr. E. Faye Williams Recently, I had the opportunity to again listen to Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” album. His scores are soul-stirring,... May 27, 2021