April 18, 2025
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
AframNews.com
Vol.30, Issue 13
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African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
HOUSTON The Houston City Council has voted to rename Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, recognizing her 30 years of service in Congress. “This renaming is a fitting tribute to a leader who never stopped fighting for the people of Houston,” Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee said in the statement. ___________________________________
FORT WORTH The West Texas outbreak has grown to more than 550 cases, spreading across the state. A new case has been confirmed near DallasFort Worth. ___________________________________
MONTGOMERY
AMERICA LOVES BLACK CULTURE—BUT STILL HATES BLACK PEOPLE By: Afram News Staff Writer
In the heart of American society lies a paradox so glaring it has become normalized: the nation’s obsession with Black culture exists alongside its ongoing mistreatment of Black people. From hip-hop and fashion to slang and social movements, elements of Black creativity shape global trends—yet the communities that create them continue to face systemic violence, economic marginalization, and cultural erasure.
This contradiction isn’t new. It’s been embedded in American history since slavery. During the antebellum period, white slaveholders profited from the physical labor of enslaved Africans while simultaneously demonizing their customs and identities. Fast forward to today, and a similar exploitation continues: corporations profit off Culture on pg. 3 of Black aesthetics, artists,
Montgomery County court judges work to clear cases fast. Here’s how they do it. Judge Phil Grant of the 9th state District Court said Montgomery County can clear criminal cases at a high rate due to a collaborative effort between judges, the district attorney’s office, and defense attorneys. ___________________________________
AUSTIN This week could mark the conclusion of a two-and-a-half-year debate over the future of education in Texas. On Wednesday, the House is expected to consider two significant pieces of legislation. The spotlight is on Senate Bill 2, which proposes the creation of an Education Savings Account (ESA) program, enabling families to use public funds to help cover the cost of private schooling.