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📖Celebrating 65 Years of Excellence 📰Houston's Trusted Voice Since 1960 ✊🏾Preserving History. Uplifting Community. 🌟Informing. Inspiring. Empowering. forwardtimesonline.com Houston, Texas Joined October 2010-
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This May, join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® – Omicron Tau Omega Chapter as we hold space for real conversations and real healing during Mental Health Awareness Month. Every event is free and open to the public. Swipe for details + register at omicrontauomega.com/content.aspx?p…
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We hit up @wndrlikewndr to ask: “What does love mean to you?” or “What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we say the word ‘love’”? What does love mean to you? #ForwardTimes #LoveNotes #ValentinesDay
So, we asked our online community a simple but loaded question: What does love mean to you? Their answers are as varied as love itself—some sentimental, all worth listening to. Last but not least, our friend K. Moutra in New York City. #ForwardTimes #Love #ValentinesDay
Love. Four little letters, infinite interpretations. But the truth? Love is bigger than romance. It’s the best friend who always answers your midnight calls. It’s the career you built from the ground up. It’s the quiet moments of self-acceptance that feel like coming home.
From self-love to community care, from passion projects to lifelong friendships—our online community shared what love means to them. Up next, @knotswiss shares their take. Who knows? You might just hear your own definition in their story. #ForwardTimes #LoveNotes #ValentinesDay
Our AP @sincerelylenora shared her unique love story with @jarrensmall on the cover of this week’s LOVE special edition. In her latest editorial, she shares how she redefined what love means on her own terms. forwardtimes.com/editorial/find… #ForwardTimes #ValentinesDay
Houston, get ready! The 2025 World Championship BBQ Competition is heating up at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo from Feb. 27 - Mar. 1. Grab your boots, bring your appetite, and scan the QR code to secure your tickets for one of the biggest events of the year! #ForwardTimes
No matter if it receives official recognition, Black history isn’t just for February—it’s American history, woven into the fabric of this nation. We honor the contributions, resilience, and brilliance of Black people because our impact is undeniable, year-round. #ForwardTimes
If you’re new to our online community, our publication was founded by the late Julius P. Carter to unite Black Houston and fight against second-class citizenship. He knew that progress required unity, and we became the platform to share our needs, challenges, and victories.
The Forward Times turns 65 today, and it’s an honor to continue serving as Houston’s trusted voice Join us in celebrating 65 a legacy of storytelling, preserving Black culture in Houston, and honoring the hard work of those who built this legacy. #ForwardTimes #65Years
Check out the full playlist of 24 albums worth repeating. forwardtimes.com/a_and_c/entert… #ForwardTimes #AlbumReview #Houston
Houston’s music scene hit all the right notes in 2024 🎶✨ From Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Megan Act 2”, these artists delivered unforgettable sounds that we want to bring with us into the new year.
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At the #NNPA , our mission is to empower and amplify the voices of Black communities through impactful journalism. Through scholarships, mentorship, and community partnerships, we aim to equip aspiring journalists with the skills and resources needed
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