Vietnam: A Black veteran’s ‘Soldiers Story’
Dr. Richard Watkins shares the complex, often overlooked experiences of Black soldiers during the Vietnam War.
HISD opens new Sunrise Center on Worthing HS campus in Sunnyside
HISD expanded its Sunrise Center network to support Sunnyside families amid changes to student services.
The Black Wave: Referendum on Trump, Musk
Black women’s grassroots organizing fueled a midterm wave rejecting Trump and Musk.
How Black professionals close the AI opportunity gap
Tech professionals explain how Black Houstonians can close the AI opportunity gap now.
Hightower’s Champ Anthony makes plays through speed and preparation
Hightower safety Champ Anthony combines speed, film study, and faith to lead his team’s defense.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Terrance’s Take: Will Prairie View A&M have November to remember?
The Panthers are positioned to accomplish their goals, but must finish strong.
Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Houston hip-hop pioneer Willie D talks legacy, fatherhood, and turning 60.
Texas school vouchers raise funding concerns for Black communities
Texas vouchers could drain millions from public schools, raising concerns about Black students’ educational opportunities.
Houston needs affordable housing. Can churches fill the gap?
Houston faith leaders explore turning 414 acres of church-owned land into affordable homes for residents.
OpEd: Are we passing down wisdom or generational wounds?
Some rules deserve to be passed down. Others should end with us.
8 Rules to choose which college team to root for
Check this guide to aligning your college sports fandom with ‘for the culture’ Black values.
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
Black voters made history. Now comes fight for power
Record Black governors and senators, and a potential first Black House speaker could reshape Washington.
Democrats surge as Black candidates make election history
Democrats score major midterm victories as Black candidates break barriers in Georgia, Florida, and Washington.
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.