An editorial proposes a 'Racial Draft' for Black Americans, suggesting trades to remove controversial figures like ...

Fort Bend Marshall senior Hershal Miller eyes a career as a marine veterinarian while considering college football offers.

Reports indicate Jalen Hurts faced health risks during a Week 5 game, while a Black conservative influencer was ejected from a Ken Paxton event.

An opinion piece argues the GOP uses fear and scapegoating to maintain power while enacting policies that harm the working ...

Yolanda Green Barnes, founder of The Ashayé Group, has transformed a career spanning television and corporate America into a new chapter focused on leadership development, coaching, and speaking.

Arts education is facing a severe crisis driven by widespread budget cuts, shifting academic priorities, and proposed federal funding eliminations. Credit: Gemini When schools cut art class, kids do ...

Founded in 1930, the Defender is the leading and most trusted source of Black news and information in the Greater Houston area on multiple platforms: web, social media, print and more.

U.S. Rep. Al Green says he will not be intimidated after his Houston office received a letter containing unidentified powder.

Houston's $48 million homelessness initiative aims to accelerate housing placements through flexible, privately funded solutions.

New census data shows 95% of Black voters intend to vote in the Nov. 3 midterms despite low trust in government systems.

Alief Taylor QB Nick Kongolo aims for District MVP after posting 1,033 passing yards and 13 TDs through five games in his senior season.