Are Black digital media archives in trouble?
Black-owned newspapers work to preserve archives after BET erasure draws concern.
Sunnyside loses park, community asks why no one warned them
Sunnyside residents lost a park as HISD prepares to use it for a CTE center.
Claudia Guachiac, from feeling out of place to leading Wisdom’s back row
Claudia Guachiac went from volleyball newcomer to confident Wisdom senior leader.
Does Houston have to be this damn hot?
Houston’s heat crisis reflects decades of development choices and policies that leave vulnerable communities baking.…
Five Houston landmarks that would make great emojis
Houston landmarks, from the Astrodome to Mission Control, belong on keyboards worldwide, celebrating the city’s vibrant identity.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
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Houston Black community confronts modern lynching fears
Black families, students, clergy, and lawmakers demand deeper investigations into suspicious hanging deaths.
The Black parenting shift: Redefining the way we discipline
Many Black parents are reconsidering the way they discipline.
Terrance’s Take: Protect College Sports will take money from Black athletes
The bipartisan Senate bill would reduce money and transfer flexibility for student athletes.
Where do our Black voices really count?
Rashad Robinson asks where Black voices actually hold power in this political climate.
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver case should worry us all
A Black congresswoman’s prosecution raises urgent questions about power, oversight, retaliation, and democracy’s future.
Houston Black churches weigh AI data center costs
Houston Black churchgoers weigh economic opportunity, utility costs and environmental concerns surrounding AI data centers.
Profiles
Robert Hodge champions Black art ownership
Robert Hodge is a contemporary artist creating avenues of ownership in the arts.
Jarred Morgan of 100 Black Men Houston on empowerment mission
Morgan blends business expertise, mentorship, and cultural connection to expand possibilities for Houston’s Black youth.
Patrick ‘Mr. Healthcare’ Collier delivers more than housing for seniors
Patrick Collier helps families navigate senior care, connecting loved ones with services, housing, and more.
National
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.
July 5th, other lost Black holidays deserve observance
Here’s a compelling look at forgotten Black liberation holidays that deserve modern revival and observance.
What NY Democratic Socialist wins mean for Black political power
Will NY primary wins by progressive challengers backed by Democratic Socialists impact the Democratic Party nationally?