Reshonda Tate

Houston

I write books. Lots of them! 54 so far! And I'm a publisher, journalist & semi-actress. To the 5th grade teacher who said I couldn't do it---how ya like me now?

Articles

The downside of AI: How it’s stealing writers’ voices

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Reshonda Tate

15 hours agoAI is becoming a part of our daily lives. To stay on top of dinner conversations, here are the important terms you need to know. Given that more than half of Americans regularly use AI, it's quickly becoming a normal part of our daily lives. ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot are pushing …
How algorithms are failing Black people

2 weeks ago | defendernetwork.com | Reshonda Tate

Artificial Intelligence was once heralded as the great equalizer-promising efficiency, objectivity and progress. But for many African Americans, the growing influence of AI has exposed a much darker reality: algorithms that perpetuate the very racism they were supposed to eliminate. From facial recognition misfires to discriminatory hiring systems and over-policing through predictive technology, many in the Black community are bearing the brunt of AI's biases.
The real problem isn’t Jasmine Crockett’s words - it’s the double standard

3 weeks ago | stlamerican.com | Reshonda Tate

Jasmine Crockett is qualified, intelligent, and one of the most brilliant politicians of our time. Period. She’s sharp, she’s bold and she’s unafraid to speak truth to power — even when it makes people uncomfortable. Maybe she shouldn’t have said out loud what a lot of Texans say behind closed doors. Maybe her passionate dissent keeps some folks from truly hearing her. But regardless of how you feel about her presentation, my issue is the double standard.
Soft Life vs. Ride or Die- Must Black women always choose struggles

3 weeks ago | defendernetwork.com | Reshonda Tate

For far too long, Black women have been handed a script that reads like a tragedy dressed up as loyalty. We've been told to be "ride or die"-the unwavering, unshakable, unbreakable backbone, who sticks it out through cheating, emotional neglect, financial ruin and everything in between. The message? That struggle is proof of love. That pain is the price of partnership. That endurance is our inheritance. But who said we have to suffer to earn love? The "ride or die" narrative didn't fall out of the sky.
10 things Black women want from Black men in relationships

3 weeks ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Reshonda Tate

Black men, we love y’all. Truly. You hold a special place in our hearts, but sometimes—just sometimes—you make this love thing harder than it has to be. So, to keep the peace and make things smoother, here’s a handy guide to what Black women want from Black men. Read carefully, take notes, and apply accordingly. We get it—Big Mama raised you to “man up,” but it’s 2025, and we need you to tap into those emotions.
Chris Hollins proposes renaming Bagby St. after Sylvester Turner

4 weeks ago | defendernetwork.com | Reshonda Tate

A downtown Houston street that runs past City Hall could soon bear the name of the late Congressman and former Mayor Sylvester Turner, thanks to a proposal by City Controller Chris Hollins. "He left an incredible legacy," Hollins said. "He's deserving of honor, and renaming a street in the heart of our city is just one way we can pay tribute to his memory."Turner, who served two terms as Houston's mayor, spent more than 25 years representing Northwest Houston in the Texas Legislature.
Black workers face layoffs as Trump dismantles federal employment

1 month ago | spokesman-recorder.com | Reshonda Tate

For decades, the federal government has been a cornerstone of economic stability for Black workers, offering steady employment, benefits, and career advancement opportunities often unavailable in the private sector. However, sweeping job cuts under the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, are rapidly dismantling this essential pathway to the middle class. “The federal workforce was a means to help build the Black middle class.
Respecting style, beauty of Black women

1 month ago | defendernetwork.com | Reshonda Tate

From cornrows to hoop earrings, Black women's influence on fashion and beauty is undeniable. These trends, steeped in cultural heritage, have transcended time and geography, leaving a lasting mark worldwide. Yet, time and again, these same styles-rooted in the stories and struggles of Black women-are appropriated, taken and displayed on non-Black bodies. In contrast, Black women are ridiculed or even penalized for wearing them.
Federal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class

1 month ago | atlantatribune.com | Reshonda Tate

FEDERAL JOB CUTS under Trump threaten the Black middle class, disproportionately affecting Black employees across agencies. Credit: Aaron Kittredge/Pexelsby ReShonda TateHouston DefenderFor decades, the federal government has been a pillar of economic security for Black workers, providing steady employment, benefits and opportunities often denied in the private sector.
Auston Henderson returns home with 'Hamilton':

1 month ago | defendernetwork.com | Reshonda Tate

Auston Henderson has spent years preparing for this moment. A Houston native and Spring High School graduate, he has taken the stage in cities across the country, but performing Hamilton at the Hobby Center hits differently. This is home. "This has been a dream come true," Henderson says. "It's also really tough. I've never had to live on the road." In his national tour debut, Henderson plays James Reynolds and other ensemble roles while covering several principal characters.