Marquis Jefferson, the father of recently slain Atatiana Jefferson, has died at the age of 58. What We Know: In October, we reported the unfortunate shooting […]
Tag: Texas
Kim Kardashian and Other Celebrities Trying to Save Rodney Reed from Death Row
Many high-profile names have been advocating for Rodney Reed’s release before his scheduled execution on November 20. What We Know: The 51-year-old has maintained his […]
Texas Police Officer Shoots & Kills Black Woman Inside Her Home
Update 10/15/19: Aaron Dean has formally been charged with murder. He was booked in the Tarrant County Jail on Monday evening with a $200,000 bond […]
Blac Youngsta Arrested for Felony Weapon Charge during Traffic Stop
Blac Youngsta was arrested for a felony weapon charge after a traffic stop in Houston, Texas. What We Know: Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta was arrested […]
A History of Slowing Integration Revealed At the ‘University of Texas’
Archived documents show that the University of Texas used tactics such as standardized testing to slow down the integration of African-American students during and after […]
Houston Flooding Leaves Roads Closed and Planes Grounded
A tropical depression has hit Houston hard, grounding flights and shutting down roads. What We Know: Tropical Depression Imelda has pummelled Southeast Texas including Houston […]
Crystal Mason, Woman Jailed for Voting Illegally, Asks For New Trial
Last June, Crystal Mason, 44, was sentenced to five years in prison after she illegally voted in the 2016 presidential election. What We Know: Mason […]
Rep. Steve King Responds to AOC’s Border Facility Condemnation with Video of him Drinking from Toilet Fountain
Rep. Steve King of Iowa responded to criticism of border facilities with a video of him drinking from a toilet fountain in a migrant detention […]
Texas School colored in black teen’s haircut with sharpie
Berry Miller Junior High School in Pearland, Texas is under fire after school officials colored in an African-American boy’s haircut that was deemed “out of […]
NFL running back Cedric Benson killed in motorcycle crash at age 36
Former University of Texas and NFL running back Cedric Benson has been killed in a motorcycle crash in West Austin, Texas. What We Know: Cedric […]