By: Roy Douglas Malonson

Let’s be real — the 18th Congressional District used to mean something. It was power, pride, and presence. But right now, Houston’s Black community is sitting quiet while politicians and power players keep making moves that don’t include us. The 18th seat is still without a real voice, and people are tired of waiting while the same names play the same political games.

We’re calling names because somebody has to. Governor Greg Abbott could’ve acted faster to ensure this district didn’t go months without representation. Folks here pay taxes, we vote, and yet we’ve been left without a seat at the table. Meanwhile, candidates are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars — Amanda Edwards pulled in over $1 million, Christian Menefee close behind with big law firm mo

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