Centrell Reed builds Houston entertainment ecosystem
Centrell Reed fights to make Houston competitive with Atlanta, LA, and New York.
HISD names Waltrip HS conference room after Mayor John Whitmire
A symbolic naming at Waltrip High School opened debates over trust and priorities at HISD.
Maturity changed Worthing’s Jacardeon Terrell’s basketball trajectory
Once sidelined and labeled as too talkative, Jacardeon Terrell matured into Worthing’s varsity basketball leader.
Community Reporter’s Message: Don Lemon, white fragility, and BHM
Blackfolk being attacked by powers and principalities remind us to make some Black history now.
Top 5 stupid reasons people give for not voting
These five reasons folk give for not voting are literally hazardous for our health.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Tai’Reon Joseph makes last college basketball stop at Prairie View the best stop
Tai’Reon Joseph has played at five schools in five years during his college journey.
Braxton Johnson on mission to empower young brothers
Pay the Fee founder Braxton Johnson equips young Black men with leadership and life skills.
Civic engagement lessons from 2025 we’d better utilize
Hopefully, 2025 taught us that strategic voting and year-round civic engagement are non-negotiable.
Black collegians navigate policy, politics, purpose
Black college students detail the impact of anti-DEI laws, financial stress, and more.
NFL Vet Victor Allotey builds empire rooted in culture, class, community
ormer NFL pro Victor Allotey’s Houston supper club creates space for culture and community.
Are vision boards really effective?
Don’t create vision boards without an action plan to back them up.
Profiles
Adrienne Taylor charts a new path to Black generational wealth
Adrienne Taylor transforms financial counseling for Black communities, focusing on generational wealth
Qijah James takes hair ‘Back to Naturel’
Houston master stylist Qijah James combines natural haircare, self-actualization coaching, and Reiki in her salon.
ReShonda Tate spotlights Hazel Scott in ‘With Love From Harlem’
ReShonda Tate’s new novel unearths the extraordinary life of blacklisted jazz great Hazel Scott.
National
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.
Somali-run day cares in Minnesota: What we know so far
A viral video reignited Minnesota’s fraud debate, unleashing federal probes across Somali-owned child care centers.
Ones to Watch in 2026 – National
These political, cultural, and creative voices are expanding their reach, poised for more in 2026.