October 3, 2025
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
Vol.30, Issue 37
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“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF ANNIE LOTT By: Family
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful Annie Lott, who left us peacefully surrounded by family. She was a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering love, whose warmth touched the lives of everyone who knew her. A devoted mother and friend, she spent her life nurturing those around her, always putting family first. AA
REMEMBERING ALEX D. ROBERTS By: HPD
COLLEGE OR CONVERSION? By: Roy Douglas Malonson
For years, parents believed sending their kids to college meant sending them to a place of higher learning. But new data suggests campuses are becoming something else entirely — polarized echo chambers where students are pushed into hardened worldviews before they even graduate. For African American families, the fear isn’t just what Black students face, but what white students are being taught about race, diversity, and equality.
A 2025 Inside Higher Ed study revealed that students now choose colleges based on political leanings, avoiding institutions that don’t match their ideology. Researchers found students were even willing to pay more to avoid schools where their views would be in the minority. Higher education, instead of breaking down barriers, is sorting students into political tribes.
College on pg. 3
Senior Police Officer Alex D. Roberts of the Houston Police Department died in the line of duty on September 17, 2025, after being involved in a motorcycle crash. The 45-year-old officer was conducting a traffic escort in Anderson County, Texas, when he was struck by another vehicle. Officer Roberts, who was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division’s Solo Motorcycle Detail, was a veteran with over 14 years of service to the department. His death, mourned deeply by the Houston Police Department and the broader community, was officially ruled a line-ofduty death. In honor of his service and sacrifice, the city held a funeral service with full police honors on September 25, 2025. AA