Laura Onyeneho

Experience the vibrant fusion of Angolan culture at BALUMUKA Fest in Houston. Enjoy music, dance, food, and fashion, and learn about Angolan heritage and cross-cultural connections.

Living paycheck to paycheck is a financial situation where an individual or family’s income barely covers essential living expenses such as housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation. If one paycheck were to be missed, it would lead to significant financial strain and difficulty in meeting basic needs. This precarious financial situation leaves little room for saving or investing, making individuals vulnerable to unexpected emergencies or income loss.

This presidential election cycle is the most consequential in modern history and young Black voters are shaping political discourse.

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson ripped away a right women across America had known for nearly five decades. Since then, a patchwork of abortion access has emerged, leaving many women scrambling for care.

A 2021 CENTER FOR TALENT INNOVATION report found that 65 percent of Black professionals believe Black employees must work harder to advance.

TikTok food critic Keith Lee moves to Texas, bringing his culinary expertise to the Lone Star State. His reviews could boost local Black-owned restaurants.

Admissions at most colleges were unaffected by the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling. However, the fraction of institutions it impacts includes some of the wealthiest and most well-resourced schools. Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images

When it comes to the cost of going to college, the financial burden often falls disproportionately on minority communities, exacerbating the racial wealth gap.

Cryptocurrency could help you save for retirement. However, there are risks involved in every reward.

Literacy Now has several initiatives, including the reading intervention tutoring program, which serves striving readers at 20 schools in Houston and Aldine ISD. Credit: Jacklyn Minimah-Wilson