Houston’s west side brings showers, services to the unhoused
District F council member Tiffany D. Thomas took services to the streets on Houston’s West Side.
Houston voting barriers and how to avoid them
Houston activists detail systemic hurdles and local solutions to maximize Black voter power.
Kashmere baseball returns four but adds 11 brand new players to game
Kashmere baseball focused on growth, building fundamentals, and confidence despite inexperience and losses.
The calculated assault: Why your vote is the only shield left?
The race for District 18 between Christian Menefee and Al Green has become bitter.
Five thoughts you have while procrastinating (and what they reveal)
Procrastination reveals stress, perfectionism, and digital overload—not laziness—shaping how young professionals work today.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
What do U.S. Congressional District 18 voters want?
District 18 residents share concerns about infrastructure, flooding, and trustworthy leadership.
No diggity, no doubt: Top 10 Blackest sayings ever
Here’s the top 10 universal Black sayings and why they rule.
Three sprinters, one race, no margin for error
Three elite sprinters enter Texas’ deepest 200-meter final, where hundredths could decide the podium.
Keyatta Crews creates Tubi success with family empire
Houston filmmaker Keyatta Crews shares strategy for successful Tubi movie launch
Top 7 reasons to vote in the May 26 runoff
Runoff elections decide critical local policies that significantly impact Black communities.
Former teacher Fred McBride builds a sea-to-table dream
Retired teacher Fred McBride launched Captain Mc’s to bring fresh seafood to his community.
Profiles
Donnell Cooper blends service, advocacy, and leadership mission
Donnell Cooper’s life remains focused on service, Black uplift, health advocacy, and family.
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel founder Deidre Mathis defies odds in hospitality
Houston hotelier Deidre Mathis builds a Black-owned hospitality empire amid tough economic times.
Dandelion Cafe blooms through tough restaurant climate
How JC Ricks and Sarah Lieberman expanded Houston’s most resilient breakfast institution.
National
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.
Storm cuts TX-18 early voting short, judge orders Harris County to reopen polls
Houston groups sue to restore lost early voting days after storm disrupts TX-18 runoffs.
A year in, Trump’s agenda has deepened Black economic pain
Report warns that the ‘chaos’ of White House domestic policies is surging across Black America.