Houston line dancers step in the name of love
Houston’s booming line dancing community provides physical, emotional benefits, and strong sisterhood for its members.
AI singer Eddie Dalton sparks debate in music industry standards
The AI-generated artist created controversy over the fake music’s viral success on iTunes.
3 Waltrip seniors lead softball team and set standard
After losing key seniors, Waltrip softball rebuilt its identity through growth, leadership, and resilience.
Managing Editor Message: Pearland mayor, Voting Rights, Spirit Airlines
Pearland elects first Black mayor, the SCOTUS voting rights ruling, and Spirit Airlines shutdown.
Black mothers who changed history
Seven Black mothers whose sacrifice and love reshaped the course of American history.
DN+ shares storytelling that reflects the diverse interests and experiences of Black Houston area readers.
Trending Stories
Tensions persist between HISD leadership and community
Parents and students challenge HISD reforms, citing library cuts, closures, and concerns over AI-driven learning.
Prairie View women’s golf on uncharted fairways
The Prairie View women’s golf team recently won the SWAC Championship for the first time.
Why are some people hesitant about prenups?
As Black wealth grows, so should the conversation around prenuptial agreements.
Houston City Council approves $50M housing, community development plan
Houston’s housing plan reveals rising costs, a slow recovery, and deep affordability gaps for residents.
Mayor Whitmire proposes $7.5 billion Houston city budget
Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget proposes new fees to close Houston’s deficit without raising taxes.
Survive and advance: The jump that saved Egypt Tyler’s season
One clean jump kept Egypt Tyler’s season alive after five costly scratches.
Profiles
Wanderstay Boutique Hotel founder Deidre Mathis defies odds in hospitality
Houston hotelier Deidre Mathis builds a Black-owned hospitality empire amid tough economic times.
Dandelion Cafe blooms through tough restaurant climate
How JC Ricks and Sarah Lieberman expanded Houston’s most resilient breakfast institution.
Brandi Rogers 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.