African American
Houston, Texas, United StatesEnglishFounded in 1993, this publication serves as a vital media outlet for Houston’s Black community, offering news, analysis, and advocacy focused on local and national civil rights issues. It is recognized for its commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and providing in-depth coverage on the political, economic, and social concerns facing African Americans.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN HOUSTON
Anchored by a single dominant daily broadsheet, the metropolitan print market relies on one major publication alongside a secondary tier of ethnic, business, and collegiate papers. The Hearst-owned Houston Chronicle leads the region with a daily circulation exceeding 360,000, while the Houston Business Journal provides corporate and financial reporting. Supplemental coverage comes from the Houston Forward Times, a historic weekly serving the African American community, and student-run campus outlets like the Rice Thresher. Paperboy lists 11 newspapers in Houston.
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