Aswad Walker

Self-determination involves a collective effort to build the institutional network needed for Black folks to feed, clothe, house, educate, and employ themselves.

Black people cannot afford to waste time figuring out our direction and focus for 2025. That time is now, and it really only involves one resolution – self-determination. Credit: Getty.

Fannie Pearl Pharms' tragic death from a dog attack led to a new Texas law. Learn about the impact of dog attacks and the actions taken to prevent them.

Math proficiency among Black K-12 students is critically low, impacting their future opportunities; educators stress the importance of math in life skills and careers.

Forget New Year’s Resolutions; we need New Life Resolutions. Correction, we need one New Life Resolution — to be all about self-determination.

Houston activist Ken Rodgers works to ensure that Blackshear Elementary students receive all the necessary in-school and out-of-school support.

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (left) stands with Malcolm X. With Trump’s inauguration happening on MLK Day, that celebration may need to reflect more of what Malcolm stood for. Credit: AP.

Houston's Black community leaders discuss their access to Mayor John Whitmire. Some express frustration, while others remain optimistic about future meetings.

Giving Black youth a safe space to talk can go a long way in protecting their mental health. Credit: Getty Images.

Dr. Virgil Wood championed justice and community empowerment based on biblical Jubilee principles. Credit: Karl Hearne.