When Carolyn Rivera moved to Settegast, a majority-Black neighborhood in northeast Houston, 45 years ago, horses roamed the ...

In Houston’s Settegast neighborhood, Black women are leading efforts to confront toxic soil, industrial pollution, and rising ...

Juneteenth re-enactment celebration in Galveston, Texas. AFP via Getty Images. When the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 -- two and a half years after the Emancipation ...

The community San Basilio de Palenque was founded in the 17th century by escaped enslaved Africans who were led by Benkos ...

The survivors have left a lasting imprint on the city’s identity, launching businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, and preserving a sense of home.

The impact of Black Restaurant Week extends beyond just delicious food. Farrell said the initiative has generated over $87 million for the Houston community by encouraging neighbors to support ...

Dionna Brown was two weeks shy of her 15th birthday when her world turned upside-down. An outstanding public high school student in Flint, Michigan, with a report card most of her peers would envy, ...

Now more than ever, America must confront a long-standing yet under-acknowledged public health and cultural crisis: Black ...

It's time for Black Restaurant Week in Houston. Discover Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and other culinary businesses all over the Houston area from Friday, March 28, through Sunday, April 13.

Wealthier neighborhoods, particularly west of Downtown Houston, often have more extensive tree canopies. This is partly due to early city planning incorporating green spaces and residents ...

The Soul of Philanthropy' exhibition explores Black philanthropy at Charlotte Museum of History. Featuring multimedia and ...