TX-18 runoff aftermath: Houstonians want Menefee, Green to work together
Constituents want mentorship, unity, and action as Menefee succeeds Green after a divisive runoff.
Freedmen’s Town groundbreaking marks new era of historic preservation
Freedmen’s Town breaks ground on a cultural hub that preserves Black Houston history.
Setback won’t stop Summer Creek’s Marquez Barnes
After losing 65 pounds, Marquez Barnes faced adversity again following a devastating setback in racing.
Managing Editor’s Message: Election aftermath, Voter fatigue, Reparations for rioters
District 18’s divisive election ended, but Black Houston now faces a critical test of unity.
Analysis: 2026 Black Political Power in Houston
Plummer is the Harris County Judge Democratic nominee because Black Houston decided this race mattered.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
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Uncovering Texas’ Black heritage through historic sites
Stacker investigated historic sites that commemorate Black history in Texas.
Plummer, McCoy secure major Democratic runoff wins
Letitia Plummer and Dexter McCoy win runoffs, nearing history as the first Black county judges.
Shyrone Chatman makes TSU job his own
Shyrone Chatman has spent the last nine years as an assistant basketball coach at TSU.
Baby Boomer self-righteousness won’t save Black people
Our elders must be challenged to address their past community silence, manifesting in present pain.
Closing early learning gaps: Melanie Johnson shares her mission
Houston leader fights early education gaps, expanding access for Black and Latino children before kindergarten.
Newly elected TX-18 Congressman Christian Menefee outlines future plans
Christian Menefee defeats Al Green, pledging affordability, voting rights and Democratic renewal in TX-18.
Profiles
Chef Maubs serves healing through local foods
Villa Kitchen founder Chef Maubs seeks to regenerate Houston communities via food, wellness, and self-determination.
Chef Virgil Harper brings flavorful fine dining experience to Houston
Chef Virgil Harper expands his empire, bringing global seafood culture to Houston.
Honey Beigh turns passion for reading into a global sisterhood
Black Girls Who Read transforms reading into community, connection, and a powerful movement for women.
National
Rap lyrics, new confessions, death row: Inside James Broadnax’s execution
New confession, DNA evidence, and racial bias claims raise urgent questions before a Texas execution.
Houston Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after protesting racist trump video
Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union after anti-racism protest.
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.