Black voter turnout surge at Harris County polls
Black neighborhoods see early voter turnout surge as economic pressures, political concerns, and grassroots organizing converge.
Game Changers: Building Black Houston lifestyle, culture, entertainment
A comedian, a venue owner, and an Ailey dancer show how Black Houston builds culture.
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.
What’s the real cost of beauty maintenance?
Natural hair and clear skin cost Black women more than most men realize.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
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.
Democrats lead key Fort Bend races, new poll finds
New polling shows Democrats leading major Fort Bend races as voters express confidence in elections.
University of Houston poll: Talarico leading Paxton, Republicans leading statewide races
A University of Houston survey found competitive Senate and governor races and voter dissatisfaction.
You can only pick ONE R&B front man. Who’s leading your group?
Nine legendary R&B voices. One microphone. Who deserves to lead your ultimate group?
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.