A member of the Lumbee Tribe, she plans to use her pharmacy degree to work in a pediatric hospital.| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Celebrate Houston’s rising Black-owned spots in food, beauty and hospitality.| DefenderNetwork.com
The November special election will test Houston’s Black political power as redistricting reshapes TX-18.| DefenderNetwork.com
Texas House passes Republican-drawn congressional map, advancing mid-decade redistricting push. Democrats fear dilution of minority voting power.| DefenderNetwork.com
Texas redistricting plan sparks political storm as Democrats and Republicans clash over new congressional maps. Democrats vow to fight for fair representation.| DefenderNetwork.com
Experience the transformative power of faith at Houston's first-ever outdoor baptism for the homeless. Renew hope and find second chances.| DefenderNetwork.com