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Taste of Soulful Sounds to round out Black History Month in Baytown

Feb 28

Black-owned Houston businesses supported by historic organization

Feb 28

Longtime gospel music organist still sharing talent 50 years later

Organist Leona Wrey is the lead musician at First South Main Missionary Baptist Church in Houston's South Park neighborhood and has been sharing her talents since she was 5 years old.

Mar 2

Nonprofit brings a vibrant hub for art business and community

Feb 27

Building the leaders of tomorrow; Roderick R. Paige's lasting legacy

Feb 24

How Color of Coffee Collective pours 5th Ward's history into every cup

Feb 19

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

Feb 15

Family recipes and comfort flavors at Esther's Cajun and Soul Food

Feb 14

Texas City Museum welcomes new piece of Black cowboy history

Feb 13

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Taste of Soulful Sounds to round out Black History Month celebrations in Baytown

Feb 28

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Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce working with local businesses to achieve long-term success

Feb 28

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Edison Cultural Arts Center brings a vibrant hub for art business and community to Fort Bend Houston

Feb 27

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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

Feb 25

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Building the leaders of tomorrow; Roderick R. Paige's lasting legacy in Houston

Feb 24

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Texas City Museum welcomes new piece of Black cowboy history

Feb 13

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Historic Riverside Hospital in Third Ward, Houston's first for Black people, comes back to life

Feb 11

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Houston Grand Opera's Giving Voice to honor HBCU's during annual event

Feb 25, 2025

Latest Stories

Historic Riverside Hospital in Third Ward, Houston's first for Black people, comes back to life

Riverside Hospital in Third Ward was Houston's first hospital for Black people. During Black History Month, it is being restored to reopen after more than a decade of closure.

Feb 11

Soul Line Dancing: Meet the ReRe Steppas

For the ReRe Steppas, soul line dancing is more than choreography. It's about community and coming together.

Feb 4

AP Photo/Bob Leverone

What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

Feb 4

When Alexander Graced the Table/Frank Morrison

11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable reads.

Feb 3