Christian Menefee outlines priorities after winning 18th Congressional District seat
Christian Menefee says representation, lower costs, and help for families will define his first months.
Where can Houstonians learn about Black history?
Discover diverse, local Houston spaces dedicated to preserving and teaching Black history.
Black History Month events in Houston
Houston has a lineup of fun events for Black History Month
Terrance’s Take: Success made difference in recruiting for Tremaine Jackson, Prairie View
Prairie View will officially introduce 62 new football recruits on National Signing Day.
Harlem comes to Houston: Readers celebrate release of ReShonda Tate’s new novel
ReShonda Tate, Houston-born author and NAACP Image Award winner, celebrated the launch of her latest…
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
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Hear the Lion roar: Jack Yates High School celebrates 100 years
February marks Jack Yates’ centennial. Yates Nation members share their thoughts and memories of JY.
Dallas County exonerates Tommy Lee Walker 70 years later
Executed for a crime he didn’t commit, 21-year-old Tommy Lee Walker has finally been exonerated.
Texas leaders sound alarm on home insurance crisis
Premiums soar, claims fail, and Texas homeowners face a system prioritizing profit over protection alone.
This is the America Black people have always known
Renee Nicole Good’s killing is emblematic of the America Blackfolk have long called out.
Melanie Lawson bids farewell after 43 years
Journalist Melanie Lawson is closing an iconic chapter in local news.
Managing Editor’s Message: Political fatigue, Black Oscar history, and a hard pass on “heritage cruises
Hot takes on political exhaustion, Black cinema’s Oscar history, and Carnival’s new cruises to Africa.
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.