Black conservatives back party but demand more GOP outreach
Black conservatives rally behind Ken Paxton while urging Republicans to strengthen outreach in underserved communities.
Texas AG Office sues Harris County Clerk over voter outreach ads
Texas challenges Harris County’s voter outreach advertising, alleging racial targeting days before the November election.
Are Black people missing the plot?
Black people debate celebrity drama while real political issues take precedent.
Houston Medical Forum celebrates 100 years of service
A century of medical leadership connects Houston’s Black physician pioneers with tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.
New NAACP voter tool puts data centers on the ballot
A new election dashboard shows nearby data centers and candidates’ positions on environmental protections.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Black voter turnout surge at Harris County polls
Black neighborhoods see early voter turnout surge as economic pressures, political concerns, and grassroots organizing converge.
Family Akili turns hard work into HISD production
Family Akili leads HISD receivers but remains determined to earn his first college offer.
Message from the Associate Editor: Rumble
Political tensions, female empowerment initiatives, and racial injustices shaping recent news demand our attention.
Re’Shaun Sanford II powers Houston football after ACL injuries
Re’Shaun Sanford II ranks second on the Cougars with 440 rushing yards.
Trump-led Rep. Ilhan Omar raid an attack on Houston
Federal scrutiny of a Trump ‘enemy’ raises questions about civil liberties, accountability and Houston’s responsibility.
Early voting surges in Harris County ahead of midterms
Harris County sees record voter registration and early turnout despite processing delays and voter concerns.
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
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.
Under Trump, how does America rank globally?
According to many indexes, America is declining in global standing, democracy and social progress.