Reverend William Lawson, a key figure in the civil rights movement and pastor of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, passes away at 95. defendernetwork.com/people/obituar…

Children spend most of their time learning and growing, and the right mindset is crucial for their development. You can help your kids adopt a growth mindset that will help them develop the skills for embracing all of life’s opportunities. It all starts... defendernetwork.com/black-women/pa…

Two high school seniors, Lillian Harden and Rylee Hampton, compete in the 2024 UIL track and field 6A 100-meter hurdle race, with Harden winning gold and Hampton silver. defendernetwork.com/uncategorized/…

Two high school seniors, Lillian Harden and Rylee Hampton, compete in the 2024 UIL track and field 6A 100-meter hurdle race, with Harden winning gold and Hampton silver. defendernetwork.com/sports/high-sc…

HISD expands partnership with Hazel Health to offer no-cost telehealth care at every campus. Services include medical care, mental health counseling, and prescription refills. defendernetwork.com/news/education…

Houston icon and legend, Reverend William A. Lawson, has passed away at 95. The founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church (@wheeleravenuebc) was a spiritual leader and community warrior that touched so many lives in Houston.

Our prayers are with the family and congregation! 🙏🏾

Mofe is a Houston Afrobeats artist who elevates the genre with his out-of-the-box style. defendernetwork.com/under-40/ade-m…

HISD faces budget shortfall, leading to job cuts for teachers and principals. Superintendent Mike Miles defends the decision. defendernetwork.com/news/education…

Anita Baker's Mother's Day concert in Atlanta was abruptly canceled, leaving fans disappointed and frustrated. The reason remains unclear. defendernetwork.com/culture/celebr…

Tragic shooting of Black senior airman Roger Fortson by Florida deputy raises concerns. Investigation ongoing. defendernetwork.com/news/florida-d…

Explore the evolution of rap beefs, from cipher battles to social media-fueled diss tracks. Discover how these lyrical clashes shape hip-hop culture. defendernetwork.com/under-40/rap-b…

Exploring the mystery of why people throw trash out of their car windows, and the importance of honoring one's community. defendernetwork.com/community/tras…

Explore the legal cases against former President Donald Trump, including hush money, election interference, classified documents, and sexual misconduct. defendernetwork.com/news/opinion/t…

Vice President Kamala Harris announces $5.5 billion in grants to address affordable housing and homelessness crisis. defendernetwork.com/news/housing-c…

Democratic lawmakers reintroduce CROWN Act to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces nationwide. defendernetwork.com/news/crown-act…

Texas' employment rate grew faster than the rest of the country last year, with Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston leading the way. defendernetwork.com/news/local-sta…

You may have heard of “-core” trends that center around a specific niche, like cottagecore (accessorizing your home like a lake house) or balletcore (a style that emphasizes elegance, ballet flats and tulle). The latest “-core” trend sweeping the countr... defendernetwork.com/under-40/home-…

Teacher's TikTok video sparks debate on student-teacher boundaries. Discussion around personal grooming and classroom conduct. defendernetwork.com/news/education…

Exploring the symbolic clash of mothers and the legacy of racism at the University of Mississippi. Supporting Black media for accurate news. defendernetwork.com/news/opinion/m…

We highlight some of the big stories from this week in the Black community. defendernetwork.com/news/arcola-ma…