PVAMU professor Dr. Tammie Holmes named an AT&T Black Future Maker
Houston Area Professor and Filmmaker Named 2023 Black Future Maker.
Reporter’s Message: Beyoncé, Derek Chauvin, Lenny Kravitz
Defender reporter Laura Onyeneho talks about trending stories in Black news.
Barbers Hill hair saga proves white officials can break laws with impunity
Barbers Hill HS was not punished for ignoring state law (CROWN Act).
Rodney Ellis announces housing investment in honor of late Mickey Leland
Commissioner Rodney Ellis has promised a $200 million housing investment.
Sports Briefs: Ime Udoka ejected after verbal exchange with LeBron James
Ime Udoka and LeBron James share heated exchange that saw Udoka ejected from the game.
Now Playing
Watch these videos from The Defender Network
Jimmie’s Journey: Stuff’d Wings
This week I stopped by Stuff’d Wings in Houston’s 3rd Ward.
Remembering Big Pokey: Houston’s hip hop legend
Houston hip hop icons honor the life of Big Pokey at Screw Fest.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Success ↗
Share your big day with all of Black Houston, or write a congratulatory note
Couples ↗
Celebrate the latest milestones from some of Black Houston’s finest couples
Memories ↗
Recognize loved ones who will never be forgotten. Share their life online
Trending Stories
Texas Southern football expects to name new head coach next week
TSU athletic director Kevin Granger is pleased with the pool of candidates for the job.
City of Houston tackling high water bill issues
Houston City Council delays vote on nine water bill ordinances.
Study: 1 in 4 Gen Z members regret investing in education
A recent study shows that Gen Z has little faith in higher education.
Lawmakers continue fight for equitable HBCU funding
Lawmakers in Texas urge Governor Abbott to allocate funds for HBCUs.
HISD lost 161 teachers this school year… so far
HISD has lost 161 teachers this academic year, 54 of which are Black.
Keke Palmer and DomiNque Perry find support in each
Keke Palmer and DomiNque Perry are both dealing with trouble breakups with ex boyfriends.
Profiles
Small, mighty Monique Joseph is about ‘Restoring Justice’
Small but mighty Monique Joseph is about that ‘Restoring Justice’ life.
Victoria Dixon is busy ‘Baking To Bless’ those in need
Victoria Dixon started Baking To Bless which has impacted hundreds of lives through bake sales.
Former TSU Board chair Albert Myres speaks on school’s future
Former TSU Board chair, Albert Myres, discusses the future of Texas Southern University.
National
Kansas teen charged with felony after racist attack on Black student
This wasn’t the first time the teenager had found himself in trouble with the law.
Cong. Al Green seeks Presidential Medal of Freedom for America’s enslaved
Congressman Al Green and others urge Presidential Medal of Freedom for enslaved Americans.
Is Trump gaining ground with Black voters?
Polling data shows Trump leading Biden in swing states, with more Black voters supporting Republicans.
Mayor Turner endorses Jackson Lee for mayor
Mayor Sylvester Turner backs Sheila Jackson Lee in Houston mayoral runoff.
Claude Cummings Jr. makes history as national union leader
Claude Cummings Jr. makes history as national union leader.