Don Lemon Made the Headlines, but Georgia Fort’s Arrest Shows No Journalist Is Safe
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Don Lemon, a veteran broadcaster and longtime critic of President Donald Trump, was arrested late Thursday night in Los Angeles after livestreaming an anti-ICE demonstration connected to a January protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church. A short time later, Fort, a respected Minnesota-based journalist, was arrested by federal agents in her home state for reporting on the same protest, according to public statements and court records.
Black Educators, Others Reimagine Future of Education
DEFENDER NETWORK — We’re able to create a knowledge base for the students that takes the student experience from being a fixed schedule, fixed curricular experience to something more like a streaming or a Netflix experience. – John Peavy III
OP-ED: Economic Empowerment Has Always Been a Part of Black History
NNPA NEWSWIRE — At OIC of America, along with our affiliates across the country, we’re working to dismantle the negative assumptions around vocational careers and open doors for young people and adults alike to explore these life-changing opportunities.
“What About People Like Me?” Teaching Preschoolers About Segregation and “Peace Heroes”
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — These are ideas my colleagues and I believe are very appropriate for preschoolers to explore and revisit often.
68th GRAMMYs Recap: Kendrick Lamar wins most awards, Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. During the evening, Bad Bunny, aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was among the artists that took stands against the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) presence in many American cities. “Before I say thanks

Centrell Reed builds Houston entertainment ecosystem
Centrell Reed fights to make Houston competitive with Atlanta, LA, and New York.
HISD names Waltrip HS conference room after Mayor John Whitmire
A symbolic naming at Waltrip High School opened debates over trust and priorities at HISD.
Community Reporter’s Message: Don Lemon, white fragility, and BHM
Blackfolk being attacked by powers and principalities remind us to make some Black history now.
Maturity changed Worthing’s Jacardeon Terrell’s basketball trajectory
Once sidelined and labeled as too talkative, Jacardeon Terrell matured into Worthing’s varsity basketball leader.
Discover Houston’s new Black-owned hotspots
Celebrate Houston’s rising Black-owned spots in food, beauty and hospitality.

‘So damn fly!!!!!’ Tina Knowles praises longtime friend on Michelle Obama as ‘Becoming’ keeps making history on Netflix
The longtime friends have supported one another through various milestones, whether it be the release of Knowles’ memoir “Matriarch” or
Kirk Franklin says the church can’t stay quiet on ICE and reminds people who Jesus’ family really was
On the Grammys red carpet, the gospel star challenged Christian leaders to speak up, show up, and rethink who faith
Kid Rock invokes Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Mentality’ while gearing up for TPUSA Super Bowl halftime show
The 55-year-old Detroit native is among headliners for Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show,” a counterprotest to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl
Teyana Taylor’s directorial debut is a love letter to movement, music and New York grit
Set in New York City’s subways, the spring 2027 release marks a new creative chapter for the Oscar-nominated artist Teyana
‘I didn’t save him’: T.I. recounts stopping Scott Stapp from jumping off a Miami hotel balcony
The Atlanta rapper revisited the 2005 incident on a podcast, saying the Creed frontman made the decision to save himself:

Sen. Tim Scott Copes With Finally Realizing His MAGA Daddy Is ‘Racist’
Tim Scott has been one of Donald Trump's loudest supporters, yet even he had an adverse reaction to Trump's video depicting the Obamas as apes.
Arkansas State Scrambles As Incidents Involving Racial Slurs And Swastikas Go Viral
Last week, a Black female ASU student was called the n-word by her dormitory RA, and another student had a swastika drawn on their back.
Rev. Osagyefo Sekou’s Son, Gabriel Sekou, Found Safe
Gabriel Sekou was last seen on the morning of February 6 in St. Louis. He was wearing red pants, a blue hoodie, and might be in a manic state.

The Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Map on Black Americans

August 30, 2025
by
truthseekerx

Redistricting in Texas has long been more than a cartographic exercise; it is a political act with profound implications for representation, power, and civil rights. In recent cycles, the Texas Legislature’s approach to drawing district lines has raised significant concerns, especially for Black Americans whose political influence remains vulnerable to dilution despite constitutional protections and

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