Denise Upshaw builds network for Black creatives
Denise Upshaw draws on her background in criminal justice policy to champion Houston’s Black creatives.
Houston financial advisor Chris Brown defends work amid allegations
A dispute over Chris Brown’s City Hall job erupted into accusations over accountability and transparency.
Round Up Five, Trump and AI, Hotel Lobby Trend
Check voter registration, consider AI risks thoughtfully, and respect Black creators behind viral trends.
Today is the deadline: Check your voter registration, then Round Up Five
The Texas voter registration deadline is today. Check your status and round up five people!
James Brown turned hesitation into confidence
James Brown transformed his fear of contact in football into confidence, becoming Austin’s trusted playmaker.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
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Decades since Selma: Houston leaders remember fight for voting rights
A Selma march survivor reflects on Bloody Sunday and six decades of voting-rights battles since.
Top 10 greatest diss songs in rap history
Counting down the 10 greatest diss songs in rap history, spanning decades and coasts.
Fred VanVleet’s return could unlock Rockets’ young core
Fred VanVleet is eager to return after missing the 2025-26 season due to injury.
Yates’ secret weapon: Renaldo Johnson’s journey from soccer to football
Renaldo Johnson’s soccer roots helped shape him into Jack Yates’ trusted kicker.
Madd Hatta’s ‘I Am the Dream’ scholarship supports TSU, PVAMU
Radio personality Madd Hatta expands his scholarship program to support HBCU students pursuing their dreams.
Is apathy keeping Black voters from the polls? Experts disagree
Houston civic leaders examine what keeps Black voters home and how communities can rebuild engagement.
Profiles
Houston artist Daniel Yisa redefines art therapy
Houston artist Daniel Yisa turns personal pain into powerful psychological art and self-reflection.
Kedrick Winfield helps finance city and people development
Houston financier Kedrick Winfield channels professional success, entrepreneurship, and service into developing people and communities.
Steffanie Rivers closes drone industry education gap
Steffanie Rivers trains people to close the drone industry’s growing racial certification gap.
National
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.
July 5th, other lost Black holidays deserve observance
Here’s a compelling look at forgotten Black liberation holidays that deserve modern revival and observance.