ABOVE: Attendees at Turkey Day Classic Historical Marker Unveiling Celebration University of Houston campus receives Turkey Day Classic Official Texas Historical Marker to honor the 20-year...
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) strongly supports the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) proposed rule strengthening and codifying the equitable housing finance plans...
ABOVE: President Joe Biden addresses the audience at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards (Photo Credit: Kea Taylor/Imagine Photography) Every year, the Congressional Black Caucus...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Established more than 40 years ago, the NNPA Fund is the non-profit division of the NNPA, delivering value to NNPA members through professional...
ABOVE: Hervé-Michel Jackson Bremaidou participates in Naturalize Now, Houston! event When we think of the path to becoming an American citizen, we usually hear more about...
The stars shone brightly across the globe in this week’s fashion finds. LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Yara Shahidi attends Vogue World: London 2023 at Theatre...
ABOVE: David A. Northern, Sr., President and CEO of Houston Housing Authority EXCLUSIVE: One-On-One with David A. Northern, Sr., President and CEO of Houston Housing Authority...
The Houston Texans had their first home game of the season when they faced the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 16. Over 71,000 fans packed out...
Michael Jordan is arguably one of the best professional basketball players in the history of the NBA. Among his many accomplishments during his illustrious career, Jordan...
To help fortify historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide, the HBCU Transformation Project has garnered a substantial $124 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners. The...
ABOVE: Baroline Diaz, Founder and Chairwoman of Great Day Records Where would the music industry be without Black women? Thankfully, that’s a question we’ll never have...
How many family caregivers are facing debt after a loved one dies? This can be an overwhelming burden stacked on top of grieving the loss. It’s...
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reneged on his promise not to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden without having a full vote by...
Nearly 800 new Texas laws you MUST NOT ignore as of September 1st and beyond Attention, Texans! After every legislative session, the Forward Times provides our...
ABOVE: Author and Exhibition Curator Candacy Taylor speaks during “The Negro Motorist Green Book” opening reception The Holocaust Museum of Houston recently hosted the debut of...
The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 an hour since 2009. Several states have a higher minimum, but a predictable few, including Mississippi, Tennessee,...
Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as...
Texas’ booming population and economic growth leads to record $100 billion transportation plan Since my appointment in March of 2023 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to...
ABOVE: The legendary Morales Radio Hall sits in Houston’s Second Ward The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) develops policies and initiatives that...
As we age, so does our brain and its ability to function as it once did. There are many reasons for cognitive decline, but once it...
This week’s found fashion features sparkles, shimmers, poses, and prints. VENICE, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Madisin Rian attends the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice...
The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 concluded on Sunday (August 27th) after nine days of thrilling action in which superstars of the sport added to their...
ABOVE: U.S. Congressman Al Green honors Forward Times and other members of Houston’s Black Press at Slavery Remembrance Breakfast (Photo by Medron White) U.S. Congressman Al...
ABOVE: Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr. and A.J. Armstrong Jr. (bottom right) Over the past seven plus years, there has been a lot of discussion regarding...
“If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face. And turn from their wicked ways, then will...