Unalived Mysteries
What Happened to Jade McKissic?
20-year-old UH student Jade McKissic was found in Brays Bayou. Community mourns as investigation and safety concerns grow.
Category: In the News
News and context from The Whitsdom Press, covering community issues, education, politics, and crime and justice. Follow developments in Houston, Texas, and beyond.
Health and Wellness
The Truth About STD Rates in Houston
Houston has some of the highest STD and HIV rates in Texas. Learn the facts, see trends, and find out…
Crime & Justice
Jakobe Lindsay, Mississippi Murder Mystery
Justice for Jakobe Lindsey: One year after 18-year-old found hanging in Hattiesburg, MS.
Crime & Justice
Two Men Found Hanging in Mississippi
Two men were found hanging in Mississippi; one was a Black college student and one was a homeless man. Police…
Crime & Justice
The Tragic Story of Romeca Meeks: A Community Seeks Justice
A look at the tragic death of Romeca Meeks, exploring the conflicting accounts of the incident and a community's search…
Crime & Justice
America Is in the Toilet and I Want the African American Aliens to Beam Me Up
America is breaking—school shootings, AI teachers, rent hikes, bullying, and gun violence.
Music
Drake Shows Off 2Pac’s Death Row Records Chain From 1996
Drake bought 2Pac's 1996 Death Row chain. Is this to keep the ongoing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar?
In the News
Trump’s Executive Orders: Cashless Bail and Flag Burning
Trump signs executive orders to end cashless bail and criminalize flag burning, sparking debate over safety, free speech, and constitutional…
In the News
Texas Senate Bill 15: Changes to Police Misconduct Records
A new bill in Texas could change how the public can see police records. This bill, called Senate Bill 15,…
entertainment
Apollonia Sues Prince’s Estate for Name Ownership
Patricia “Patty” Kotero—known to fans worldwide as Apollonia—starred in Prince’s iconic 1984 film Purple Rain. For over 40 years, she…