3+ week, 2+ day ago   (197+ words) BEAUMONT — Friends and colleagues are remembering a former Beaumont NAACP president for his fierce intellect, deep concern for the community, and desire to fight for civil rights advances in Texas and the entire nation. Shedrick Dewayne Evans died Saturday, August…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (89+ words) SETX — If you’re looking for a fresh way to celebrate Juneteenth and maybe discover your next favorite meal, service, or shop Southeast Texas has you covered with a growing, community-built list of Black-owned businesses. Food and beverage and catering businesses…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (183+ words) BEAUMONT — The 100 Plus Black Women Coalition of Beaumont, Inc. will host its 20th Annual “Black, Red and Green” Banquet fundraiser on March 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Beaumont. This year’s theme, “Service, A Call to Action: Making…...

6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (196+ words) Hundreds of people gathered in Port Arthur to remember civil rights icon Hargie Savoy, days after she died peacefully at home surrounded by her family A service of remembrance was held at Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, where family, friends…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (201+ words) A Black History Month Networking Mixer aimed at connecting local business owners, community leaders and residents is scheduled for Thursday at Trust Downtown Bistro. The event, hosted by the Black Business Professionals of Southeast Texas, will feature vendors selling local…...