Black Texans, Inc.

BALKED ON HISTORY: Texas Democrats Missed a Moment That May Not Come Again. By Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. Publisher, Black Texans, Inc. Texas stood at the edge of history. For the first time in the long and complicated history of both the Republic and the State of Texas, the Texas Democratic Party had a genuine opportunity to send a Black woman to the general election as its nominee for the United States Senate. That moment mattered. Not simply because of identity, but because of what it would have represented — progress, courage, and the willingness of a political party to trust the leadership of the very community that has been among its most loyal and dependable voting blocs for generations. Instead, the party balked. Rather than embrace the opportunity to support a proven and nationally recognized leader like U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, Democrats chose a different path — selecting an inexperienced and largely untested white male candidate to represent the party in a statew...

  The Bears and the Bulls in the Black Community. In every community there are protectors. People who may not always be loud, visible, or constantly speaking — but who are always watching, always listening, and always measuring the moment. In the Black community, those protectors have often taken the form of what I call the Bears and the Bulls. They are the old-school activists. The seasoned organizers. The church mothers and fathers. The neighborhood veterans of struggle. They understand the times. They have seen cycles of political promises, exploitation, neglect, and awakening. They have watched leaders rise and fall. They have witnessed movements begin with hope and sometimes drift away from the people they were meant to serve. Because of that experience, the Bears and the Bulls do not rush. They observe. Like bears, they sometimes appear to be in hibernation — quiet, patient, and deliberate. They are not easily provoked into reaction because they know that wisdom requires list...

EXQUISITE: A Reflection on the Rare Beauty in the Voice of Nija Higgins, An Arkansas Girl.  The word “exquisite” is not a casual compliment. It is a word reserved for something rare—something that captures attention not only because it is beautiful, but because it possesses a kind of delicate excellence that cannot easily be duplicated. To call something exquisite is to acknowledge that it carries a special charm, a refined presence, and a quality that feels handcrafted by God Himself. Exquisite beauty is not loud or artificial. It does not demand attention. It simply commands it. The word often describes works of art, fine craftsmanship, or moments in nature when the light hits the horizon just right. It is used for the soft elegance of a perfectly arranged melody, the intricate detail of a master painting, or the quiet sophistication of something that reflects grace and balance. But sometimes the word exquisite can also describe a person. Someone whose presence carries both beaut...

ANGELS IN THE HOOD.  New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth Hebrews 13:2 In the heart of Fort Worth’s historic 76104 community, there stands a church that believes faith is not only something we proclaim — it is something we practice. At New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, worship does not end when the final hymn is sung or when the sanctuary doors close. In many ways, that is when the real work of the Gospel begins. Because at New Mount Rose, faith is never meant to sit still. Faith moves. Faith reaches. Faith serves. This is Love in Motion. Every Sunday, believers gather to praise, pray, and hear the Word of God. But when you walk into New Mount Rose, you quickly discover something powerful: you never quite know what assignment the Lord may give you that day. You may come expecting a sermon and leave with a mission. You may arrive seeking encouragement and leave carrying responsibility. Because at New Mount Rose, faith is not passive. Faith is active. Faith ...