Look Forward To Deeper Characters In The ‘Dear White People’ Netflix Series
The show, created by Houston native Justin Simien, picks up where the 2014 movie left off.
Doyin Oyeniyi was born in Nigeria but has lived in Texas for most of her life. Since graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.J. in multimedia journalism, she’s written about race, immigration, abortion access, and gun violence in the U.S. and has interviewed many Texas artists, writers, and filmmakers. When she’s not writing, she’s most likely reading fantasy novels, trying out a new recipe, or pretending to train for another marathon.
Articles by Doyin Oyeniyi
How Universities Can Be More Like Startups
The UT Austin president and the director of innovation have a clear desire for a startup focused campus, but implementation is complicated.
SXSW 2017 Interactive Preview: Some of Our Must-Attend Sessions
From Planned Parenthood's CEO to former VP Joe Biden, here are some of our most anticipated SXSW interactive sessions.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Pidgeon v. Turner
A case before the Texas Supreme Court could have an effect on same-sex marriage.
Advocates Say There Could be a ‘Chilling Effect’ After ICE Agents Detained a Woman at Protective Order Court
The “unprecedented” arrest has the potential to further marginalize vulnerable members of the immigrant community.
A White Supremacist Group Aims To Recruit On College Campuses
The University of Texas at Austin was their latest target.
An Experiment in Radical Privacy
One transgender woman's effort to demystify who uses what bathroom.
Beyoncé Is Having Twins, So Everything Might Be Okay After All
What better way to start off Black History Month?
Native Americans Continue The Fight To Stop The Trans-Pecos Pipeline In West Texas
Using the Dakota Access Pipeline as a blueprint, Native Americans and other activists have brought protests to West Texas.
Beyoncé Interviews Solange On What It Means To Be “In Control”
This is what it looks like when a black woman is in control of her vision.
Forget Cattle Rustling—Watch Out For Bee Rustlers
$90,000 of bees were stolen from a Danbury resident as bee rustling is on the rise.
The Texas State Strutters High-Kick Into The Political Fray
The group has faced backlash for their decision to participate, but still plan to dance despite the implications of participating in this inauguration.
Houston’s New Police Chief, Art Acevedo, Has Plans For the Department
Acevedo has set his sights on two priorities for the Houston Police Department: body cameras and investigating officer involved shootings.
This Year in Abortion Access in Texas
Much has happened this year—and there may be more to come.
An Interview With The Mall Of America’s First Black Santa
After spending four days at the Mall of America, Santa Larry is back in Texas to continue spreading holiday cheer.
A White Supremacist By Any Other Name
The “alt-right” and the National Policy Institute are racist, no matter how they brand themselves.
The Capitol’s African-American Monument Will Be Unveiled the Same Day as a White Lives Matter Protest
The organizers of the White Lives Matter protest say they aren’t targeting the monument, but it’s hard to overlook the coincidence.
Assessing Dan Patrick’s Top Ten Legislative Priorities
We have some thoughts on what Patrick should really be concerned about in this upcoming legislative session.
An Interview With Trevante Rhodes, The Rising Texas Star Of ‘Moonlight’
Trevante Rhodes told himself he wouldn't come back to Texas without a film. Now he's back with the captivating 'Moonlight.'
How Much Will Voters Trust Election Results On Election Day?
This election is a mess. Trump’s comments on election rigging have only added to that mess.
Proposed Mexican-American Heritage Textbook Is A Continuation Of The Problem With U.S. History Classes
When U.S. history is already whitewashed, a book about Mexican-Americans that relies on stereotypes only does more harm.
Why Have Texas Prisons Banned Thousands Of Books?
Over 11,000 titles are banned from Texas prisons, often based on passages taken out of context.
Cocks Not Glocks, Or How To Fight Absurdity With Absurdity
Cocks Not Glocks: “Wear your dildo until they take the guns off our campuses!”
The ‘Biased Ideology’ Argument Against An Anti-Abortion Group’s Grant Sounds Familiar
How Planned Parenthood was edged out as the state's women's health provider and replaced by the anti-abortion Heidi Group.
The Struggle For Clean Water Continues For Dallas County’s Unincorporated Cities
Now a community called “No Town” has found itself facing the same challenges as Sandbranch.
Proposed Fetal Tissue Disposal Rules Would Be Yet Another Hurdle For Abortion Providers
The rule changes aren’t based on any real health or safety concerns.
UT-Austin Runner Tweets Her Olympic Aspirations Into Existence
If this doesn't inspire you, what will?
Texas Law Enforcement Group Wants Changes To Open Carry, But Will Lawmakers Listen?
The changes might actually do more to protect police officers than the Police Protection Act.
Not Many People On The Border Really Want Donald Trump’s Wall
What they want is for the border, and its problems, to be understood.
Who Invited Dan Patrick To A Town Hall Meeting On Race And Policing?
If Dan Patrick won’t speak for all Texans, he should sit down.
Obama Echoed Dallas Leaders’ Calls To Take Racial Inequality Seriously
It’s possible, and necessary, to mourn for the victims of police brutality, the slain officers and address America's racism.
Mark Hughes and the Right to Bear Arms
When the Dallas Police Department posted Mark Hughes's picture during the mass police shooting, they made him a target.
Bathroom Bills Are Creating More Issues Than They Claim To Solve
Because it's hard to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
How College Campuses Across Texas Are Tackling Student Hunger
As tuition costs increase and the university population is increasingly nontraditional, colleges across the state are opening up food pantries.
Campus Carry Set To Be The New Normal At Public Universities In Texas
With the August 1 deadline looming, public universities in Texas finalize their campus carry policies.
Here’s How Texas Cities Rank On Restaurant Variety
Unsurprising spoiler: You probably shouldn’t move to Texas if you want a variety of Asian restaurant options.
Glitches During STAAR Testing Don’t Bode Well For Texas’s New Test Vendor
In ETS’s first year taking over most of Texas’s test administration, they aren’t providing enough improvement from the vendor they replaced.
Why Scrutinizing District Attorneys Is A Necessary Part Of Improving The Criminal Justice System
Reform doesn’t mean only addressing police brutality.
What We Learned At SXSW 2016
Food, diversity, female empowerment, and more: Here are our takeaways from SXSW 2016.
SXSW Music: What We Saw On Thursday
Loretta Lynn, Ra Ra Riot, Des Ark, and Phosphorescent.
SXSW Music: What We Saw On Wednesday
Ryan Adams, POP ETC, Delicate Boys, The Tontons, and the Avett Brothers rounded out our music-packed Wednesday.
Michelle Obama’s SXSW Keynote Discussion Tackled Girl Power And Education
Michelle Obama won't be running for president, but she'll be working on her causes outside the White House.
#BlackLivesMatter In Austin Means Tackling Gentrification Along With Police Brutality
How are Austin activists fighting back in a city that's pushing them out?
The SXSW Online Harassment Summit Was A Small But Necessary Step Forward
It was a misunderstanding of online harassment that led to the creation of the summit, and there's still a lot more work to be done.
SXSW 2016: Key Interactive Sessions You’ll Want to See
The Interactive section of the conference has been a place to explore innovation. Don’t miss these sessions.
Uterus Transplants Are Coming To Baylor, But Ethical Considerations Also Loom
Baylor University Medical Center will be one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to begin this groundbreaking clinical trial.
Does Texas Have Any Sanctuary Cities?
The governor is threatening to take funds from local police departments that have “sanctuary city” policies, but are those threats even warranted?
Sandbranch Is Yet Another Poor, Black Community Without Clean Water
They've been without clean water for decades. How is this still the case in 2016?
Remembering The Slocum Massacre
Acknowledging the past is just the first step for this small town.
Walmart Closures Are Leaving Small Towns In A Lurch
In just a few days, residents of Italy and Godley won’t have a local grocery and pharmacy store.