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Kevin Durant · United States

Houston Rockets acquire Kevin Durant from Phoenix Suns, reports say

56% Center coverage: 211 sources

One of the NBA’s most accomplished scorers is on the move yet again.The Phoenix Suns are trading forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports. The Suns will receive Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in Wednesday's draft as well as a slew of future picks in exchange for Durant, according to ESPN and The Athletic.See the Story

Kevin Durant · Houston

Coach Ime Udoka Agrees to a Contract Extension with the Houston Rockets, AP Source Says

58% Center coverage: 24 sources

HOUSTON (AP) — Coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced. No details on the terms of the contract were available. The move comes after Udoka led the Rockets to the second-best record in the Western Conference this season and their first playoff berth …See the Story

Donald Trump · United States

Africa: More African Nations Meet Trump Administration Travel Restrictions

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Less than six months into his current term in office, President Donald Trump has already imposed visa and travel restrictions on nationals from eleven countries in North and Sub-Saharan Africa traveling to the United States. In official statements, the Trump Administration has made several arguments for why such country-specific visa and travel restrictions are necessary. On national security grounds, the administration maintains that some count…See the Story

Black Press, shoppers turn up heat on Target

Coverage: 2 sources

Target’s reputation and in-store traffic continue to spiral downward as new data reveals the toll of its decision to pull back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to TheStreet, the Minneapolis-based retail chain has suffered four consecutive months of year-over-year foot traffic declines, including a 9% drop in February, followed by 6.5% in March, 3.3% in April and 1.6% in May. Placer.ai’s latest analytics confirm t…DEI See the Story

A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

When Addie Heyliger remembers her son, Alex, she thinks of laughter echoing through their home, his playful fights with friends and a bright future suddenly stolen. Now, a year after his tragic death, Heyliger is speaking out—not just to honor her son’s memory, but to call attention to the epidemic of gun violence stealing the lives of young Black men. Addie Heyliger says it’s difficult to process that her son is no longer here. Courtesy: Addie…CDC · Michigan See the Story

As millions protest Donald Trump, ‘Silence of the Lames’ speaks volumes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Hey! Did you hear something? No? Just dead silence? That’s strange, because right about this time last year, and all the months leading up to the November 2024 Presidential Election, a lot of folk had a whole lot to say. In fact, they wouldn’t shut the hell up. Even before July 21, 2024, when then-President Joe Biden officially dropped out of the race and threw his support behind then-Vice President Kamala Harris, there was a loud and proud cont…Donald Trump · United States See the Story

The gospel according to Black mama wisdom

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

If you grew up anywhere near a Black woman over 50, chances are you’ve already been baptized in the gospel of Black mama wisdom. These aren’t just sayings. These are soul-anchoring, truth-telling, neck-rolling sermons wrapped in love, seasoning and shade. Black mamas, especially grandmas and aunties seasoned by life, never hesitate to say what needs to be said—and they usually say it before the drama even unfolds. They don’t need a pulpit. Just…United States · United States See the Story

National Report Card showed improvement for Houston, but grade level gaps remain

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) showed signs of recovery in academic performance after the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the “Nation’s Report Card.” The NAEP chose 108 elementary schools to assess fourth-grade students and 44 middle schools for eighth-grade students. Of these schools, 30 belong to Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ New Education System (NES). Scores…Pandemic · Houston Read Article

Houston’s rising R&B queens carve out their own lanes

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A new wave of R&B is rising in Houston, and Black women are at the forefront.The Women to Watch: Houston R&B Storytellers event is the showcase headlining the Fade to Black Arts Festival’s Kickoff Ceremony at the Hobby Center that puts these voices front and center. Blending genre-bending sounds with their personal storytelling, these artists are reshaping the city’s music scene on their own terms and making sure Houston is heard in a whole new …Houston, Texas · Houston Read Article

Black vendors gain ground in Harris Health’s contract equity push, but far from reaching parity

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

When Harris Health launched its race- and gender-conscious Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program for locally funded contracts in September 2022, it did so amid glaring disparities. In the fiscal years 2018 and 2019, Black-owned businesses received 0% of Harris Health’s total contract dollars. While the numbers have improved significantly in 2024, a closer look reveals that the road to equity is long, especially for Black…Houston, Texas · Houston Read Article

Will House Bill 6 fail Texas' vulnerable students?

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A new Texas bill could spell trouble for the state’s most vulnerable students, once shielded by law from the most extreme discipline. Lawmakers, through House Bill (HB) 6, have allowed suspensions from pre-K to second-grade students. That’s not all. The bill will also allow the suspension of homeless students who cause “disruption” in the classroom, overturning Texas laws that previously protected those students. Now, they can be suspended and …Austin, Texas · Austin Read Article

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Houston Rockets acquire Kevin Durant from Phoenix Suns, reports say

Coach Ime Udoka Agrees to a Contract Extension with the Houston Rockets, AP Source Says

Africa: More African Nations Meet Trump Administration Travel Restrictions

Black Press, shoppers turn up heat on Target

A mother’s story of gun violence and grief, community mourns loss of Alex Heyliger

As millions protest Donald Trump, ‘Silence of the Lames’ speaks volumes

The gospel according to Black mama wisdom

National Report Card showed improvement for Houston, but grade level gaps remain

Houston’s rising R&B queens carve out their own lanes

Black vendors gain ground in Harris Health’s contract equity push, but far from reaching parity

Will House Bill 6 fail Texas' vulnerable students?

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