You have to go to college to get a good job. Sounds familiar? I bet. This phrase used to be repeated over and over by many parents to their offspring until they turned blue in the face. Nowadays, it seems like experience and on-the-job training have taken over an elite

The Black Community is fighting on multiple fronts from COVID-19 to social injustice.  In the midst of this paradigm shift the Houston Defender is continuing its mission of service to the community despite the economic challenges. In an effort to shed light on the importance of African-Americans

In more than two dozen interviews with CNN in recent days, members of Congress, top Democratic donors, Biden allies and others close to the vice presidential vetting process said California Rep. Karen Bass, the 66-year-old chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, has gained real traction in the

The deadline to complete the application necessary to receive the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) has been extended to Aug. 21. The one-time benefit is for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures. The application is available online at

By Corey Williams Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he's not planning to take advantage of Michigan's expanded vote-by-mail system when he casts his ballot in November. The retired teacher from Detroit just isn't sure he

By Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's suggestion of postponing the November election drew condemnation from Republican officials in the states and on Capitol Hill as they tried to bat away questions their own party leader had raised about the legitimacy