Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Houston hip-hop pioneer Willie D talks legacy, fatherhood, and turning 60.
Houston Links celebrate 75 years of social impact
Houston Links mark a milestone rooted in friendship, advocacy, scholarships and generations of community investment.…
Terrance’s Take: Will Prairie View A&M have November to remember?
The Panthers are positioned to accomplish their goals, but must finish strong.
Texas school vouchers raise funding concerns for Black communities
Texas vouchers could drain millions from public schools, raising concerns about Black students’ educational opportunities.
Houston’s first-date ideas that need no dinner reservations
Save these first date ideas that skip the reservation and spark real conversations.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Houston needs affordable housing. Can churches fill the gap?
Houston faith leaders explore turning 414 acres of church-owned land into affordable homes for residents.
OpEd: Are we passing down wisdom or generational wounds?
Some rules deserve to be passed down. Others should end with us.
8 Rules to choose which college team to root for
Check this guide to aligning your college sports fandom with ‘for the culture’ Black values.
Black voters made history. Now comes fight for power
Record Black governors and senators, and a potential first Black House speaker could reshape Washington.
Message from the Associate Editor: Shout-out
Let’s celebrate the WNBA, Burkina Faso’s women in science, and ongoing civic engagement post-midterms.
Lamar Quarterback Jayden Robins eyes college football future
Jayden Robins leads Lamar with 1,585 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and four college offers.
Profiles
Shannan E. Johnson: Screenwriter charts her own Hollywood path
Houston screenwriter Shannan E. Johnson turns her father’s world of Black rodeo into a film.
Yolanda Green Barnes turns career reinvention into a lesson in leadership
Former TV host Yolanda Green Barnes builds a new chapter helping leaders and women thrive.
Tre and Shawn Owens Lemons: A community service love story
A Third Ward couple transforms love, gratitude, and neighborhood pride into hands-on community service.
National
Democrats surge as Black candidates make election history
Democrats score major midterm victories as Black candidates break barriers in Georgia, Florida, and Washington.
Ilhan Omar isn’t above the law. Neither is the Justice Department
The search of a sitting member of Congress underscores why federal law enforcement must remain independent.
Houston Black community confronts modern lynching fears
Black families, students, clergy, and lawmakers demand deeper investigations into suspicious hanging deaths.
How America’s memory of 9/11 got whitewashed
Black stories have been regularly excluded from the legacy of the September 11 attacks.
New judge could decide if Karmelo Anthony gets a new trial
Karmelo Anthony seeks a new trial after murder conviction, alleging constitutional errors and unfair proceedings.