Black Houston artists discuss music, AI technology
Houston Black artists confront AI tools threatening their creative identity and independent music livelihoods.
Remembrance Park commemorates Harris County victims of racial terror
Remembrance Park will transform downtown Houston into a permanent space for truth, memory, and justice.
Aaron Allen ready to expand football knowledge to China
The Ridge Point product will be coaching quarterbacks in Shanghai.
HISD posts broad STAAR gains as testing overhaul nears
Houston ISD posted STAAR gains across subjects as Texas prepares to overhaul testing statewide.
10 times Black women saved the culture—and didn’t even break a sweat
Black women are the backbone of culture, consistently saving it without breaking a sweat, from politics to pop.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Former HISD teacher challenges termination with federal lawsuit, appeal
Former HISD educator, union president, and HD-127 candidate alleges retaliation from the board of managers.
The sound of Houston: How Black music shapes the soul of the city
Houston music is rooted in multiple Black traditions.
Portraits of Patriotism returns to spotlight Black military service
Film, art, and history converge as Houston honors Black veterans’ patriotism beyond textbooks.
Why great assistant coaches never become head coaches
Derick Roberson shares why preparation beyond coaching separates assistants from head coaches.
Houston, we have the Blues: Resilience of a musical movement
Houston’s blues pioneers changed music history, but advocates fear the city is forgetting them.
Mitochondria Gallery turns World Cup into art exhibition
Houston gallery exhibition explores soccer’s cultural meaning through art during the FIFA World Cup.
Profiles
Karen Tillman balances faith, family, franchising
Karen Tillman successfully blends faith, family, and franchising as a dedicated business owner and mother.
Treopia Cannon brings passion to girls’ empowerment
Former banking executive Treopia Cannon now champions girls’ potential as CEO of Girls Inc. Houston.
Jaleesa Brown redefines support for full-figured women
Jaleesa Brown’s Uplifting Bras empowers fuller-busted women with proper bra fittings, comfort, confidence, and support.
National
Obama Center: Michelle Obama reflects on U.S. ‘Imperfect Democracy’
Michelle Obama frames the new Presidential Center as a call to advance America’s unfinished democracy.
Karmelo Anthony found guilty of murder by jury
Karmelo Anthony faces prison after a controversial murder conviction involving a fatal track meet stabbing.
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
Houston Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after protesting racist trump video
Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after anti-racism protest.
Nicki Minaj declares herself Trump’s “No. 1 Fan,” politics as performance continues
Minaj dismissed criticism, praised Trump’s power and protection, and turned a policy event into pop theater.