Houston Forward Times

The Houston Forward Times (FT) is a weekly newspaper based in Houston, Texas. It stands out as one of the largest black-owned newspapers in the area. The newspaper is produced by Forward Times Publishing Company, which also has other publications like the Daily Cougar. Since 2014, FT has been recognized as one of the few black newspapers that still prints itself.

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Touch of Keys Music Fine Arts Hosts 17th Annual Scholarship Gala to Support Students and Celebrate Black Excellence in the Arts

3 days ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

Touch of Keys Music Fine Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by E. Gordon Wright, recently hosted its 17th Annual Scholarship Award Gala at The Houston Club, located on the 49th floor at 910 Louisiana Street in downtown Houston. For 17 years, Touch of Keys has provided scholarships to high school graduates, summer enrichment music camp programs, and after-school music and fine arts programs throughout the Greater Houston area and surrounding counties.
THE POWER OF PROP A: Voter-approved referendum led to the renaming of Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

3 days ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

As citizens, we often hear the following phrase when it comes to politics: Voting matters!It is always refreshing when citizens see positive results and things come to fruition after being asked to vote for a particular candidate or on a particular issue. This past week, a voter-approved referendum (Prop A), approved by Houston voters in November 2023, led to the renaming of a Houston Intercontinental Airport terminal after the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Tamron Hall Comes to Houston to Promote Harlem Honey Book

1 week ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

In a time when several people in this country are trying to eliminate the voices of Black authors—especially in the world of education—there are still several entities that refuse to allow that to happen. Here in Houston, Kindred Stories—a Black-owned, woman-owned bookstore in Third Ward—recently sponsored an event with veteran, two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, talk show host, and author Tamron Hall.
From “Crack House” to the “Black House”

1 week ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

When it comes to community empowerment, Self-Determination, and dedicated service to the community, there is no denying that the National Black United Front (NBUF) Houston Chapter has left an indelible mark on the Greater Houston area. In 1995, NBUF Houston made the bold move to purchase an abandoned house that had become a notorious “Crack House” and began the process of transforming it into their organization’s headquarters.
Black Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years of Black Culinary Empowerment

2 weeks ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

In a time where several groups are attempting to paint the words Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as something nefarious, Black Restaurant Week continues to be a driving force for awareness and empowerment in the Black community. According to Black Restaurant Week’s visionary founder and native Houstonian, Warren Luckett, and his two managing partners, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson, they want to ensure Black-owned culinary businesses across the country are supported and visible.
Black Voting Rights in Texas Getting Even Harder

2 weeks ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

The 89th Texas Legislative Session is swiftly moving forward and if you have not been paying attention, there are several eye-opening, voting-related bills that have been introduced that may significantly affect the voting access of Texans, including African Americans, across the state. One such bill that has just recently been approved in the Texas Senate is Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), which is centered around proof of citizenship.
A Living Wage for Working People: Harris County Commissioners Approve Historic Wage Increase for County Workers by at Least $5

3 weeks ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “A living wage should be the right of all working Americans.”As over 120,000 federal workers have been fired and fallen victim to President Donald Trump and unelected billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to cut federal spending and downsize the federal government, other elected leaders in Harris County, Texas, are doing the complete opposite to show they value and appreciate their government employees.
And The Youth Shall Lead Us: Local Teenagers Successfully Raise $7,300 to Help S.H.A.P.E. Community Center Bounce Back from Devastating Fire

3 weeks ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

The dedicated teenagers from the Houston Metropolitan Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. recently presented S.H.A.P.E. Community Center with a check for $7,300 after successfully raising the funds to help the historic organization bounce back from a devastating fire.
Taxation Without Representation in the 18th Congressional District

1 month ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

Will Governor Abbott avoid politics and call a special election sooner than later? The historic 18th Congressional District has faced significant challenges over the past year, with three different representatives holding the seat since July, two of whom passed away unexpectedly. The untimely death of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner on March 5th has created a dilemma that only one individual has the elected power to resolve—Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
HATS OFF TO HER: Dannette K. Davis-A Trailblazer in Business, Philanthropy, and the Arts

1 month ago | forwardtimes.com | Jeffrey L. Boney

Hats Off To Her is the inaugural Women's History Month Special Edition presented by Forward Times, celebrating the remarkable achievements and contributions of women who inspire and lead across various fields. This year, Forward Times’ special edition for Women’s History Month is called “Hats Off To Her,” where we are highlighting women who are doing amazing things in their respective industries while also wearing multiple hats. One of the women we are highlighting this year is Dannette K. Davis.