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“This Is What America Looks Like.”

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Harris Makes History as the First Black Woman to Lead a Major Party's Presidential Ticket, Reigniting Hope for Americans at the Democratic National Convention Just...

Bush, Mccain, Romney Alums Endorse Harris

“An Effort To Shut Black People Out”, Derrick Johnson, NAACP Speaks Out on Project 25

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Waseem Ali
Waseem Ali
Waseem grew up on the East Side of San Antonio, graduating from Sam Houston High School, where he was an all-star basketball player. Waseem went on to play D1 college basketball at Texas A&M, is still a basketball fan, and enjoys covering the San Antonio Spurs.
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez is a long time community member, parent and teacher to every student or parent who needs help navigating public education. Lena is known to have 4-5 kids a day who are in need of extra help and she always raises her hand to volunteer. Lena’s dedicated to attending all legislative sessions to keep the community up to date on public education.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr. is a San Antonio based interdisciplinary artist. His work comprises of elements of prose, poetry, photography, film, and performance art. He holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. His interests range from millennial interests to popular culture, Black male queer experiences, feminism, and impact-based art.
Mario Salas
Mario Salas
Professor Mario Marcel Salas is a retired Assistant Professor of Political Science, having taught Texas Politics, Federal Politics, Political History, the Politics of Mexico, African American Studies, Civil Rights, and International Conflicts. He has served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement in SNCC for many years. He is also a life time member of the San Antonio NAACP. He has authored several editorials, op-eds, and writings.
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley is a recent graduate of Southwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Film. Some of his passions include TV, film, music and all things pop culture.

Weekly Business Owner Spotlight

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs at the 3rd Annual Saturday School for Bosses

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The Female Executives of Texas is hosting its 3rd Annual Saturday School for Bosses on September 7th at the San Antonio Zoo The Female Executives...

Sports

Jeff Bezos or Not, Eventual Celtics Sale Will Break Records, Anyone Have $6 Billion?

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Sources Say “Legit Talks” Are Happening in the Bezos Camp Last weekend, notorious Boston guy Bill Simmons reported on his podcast that Amazon founder Jeff...

Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87

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Attles' 64-year stint with the Warriors is the longest with a single franchise for one person in league history (AP) — Al Attles, a Hall...

Angel Reese Drops Sweet Collection with Reese’s

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Angel Reese is dropping a Reese’s merch line after securing an endorsement deal with The Hershey Company candy brand. The first of three “Angel...

WNBA Makes Delta its Official Airline in Expanded Partnership

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Delta Airlines and the WNBA have agreed to a multi-year deal that makes the Georgia-based company the official airline partner of the league. This is an expanded partnership that...

American Gymnast Jordan Chiles Has ‘No Plans’ to Return Bronze Medal Amid Olympics Controversy, We Are Not Mad

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Chiles was stripped of her medal following a successful appeal from Romania American gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal title in the...

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