A New Series From the Obamas Aims to Teach Civics Through Music
Michelle and Barack Obama announced that they have executive produced and Netflix will stream We the People, a 10-episode television series aimed at educating children on United States civics lessons, starting on July 4 of this year.
Time for a New 'Good Neighbor Policy'
“America is back,” President Biden announced repeatedly in meeting with allies in Europe. The question, of course, is back for what? Biden has sensibly insisted that we must “build back better” at home and abroad. Our neighbors to the south in Latin America offer a clear opportunity to show that is true. Now more than ever, it is time for a new Good Neighbor policy toward Latin America.
Break Free for Some Hot Fun in the Summertime
15 Fun Things to Do in the City
Break out this summer and have some well-deserved fun in the city! With relaxed restrictions in our city, Houstonians have now been given the green light to go outside to play. Get reacquainted with the fresh flowing air, the sight of people going here and there, and not feeling boxed in. As you unleash yourselves don't forget to do it in the safest and most respectable way. If you have not been vaccinated please do well by your fellow man by wearing your mask. All should still practice social distancing. Now is the time to get ready to go oooouuuuttttssssiiiidddeeee!!!!!!! And just to help you out we at Houston Style Magazine have a created a list of 15 things to do in and around the city.
Bebe Rexha embraces all 165 pounds of herself
Bebe Rexha is using all of herself to promote body positivity.
Don Cheadle and Bridgid Coulter got married during the pandemic
Don Cheadle revealed that he got married during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Summer of Soul' and 'Dick Gregory' offer windows into the civil-rights era
A pair of documentaries showcase strong directing debuts by Black filmmakers for the Fourth of July weekend: "Summer of Soul" transforms long-lost video into an intoxicating and layered look back at the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969; and "The One and Only Dick Gregory" celebrates the comedian who dropped the stand-up mic to take up the mantle of civil-rights activism.
Production for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Officially Begins
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has officially begun production in Atlanta at Pinewood Studios, according to Marvel boss Kevin Feige. Speaking to Variety, Feige addressed the emotional difficulty of making the film without the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in August of last year.
Drowned Towns: Is This Black History White Conservatives Are Trying to Hide?
Beyond Tulsa: The Secret History of Flooding Black Towns to Make Lakes
Ah, summer. The time when families head to the nearest body of water to splash around and evade all the stinging insects that breed in landlocked bodies of water. What could be sinister about a good old American lake filled with people jet-skiing over the literal corpses of Black communities destroyed and submerged so that largely white communities can enjoy a Bud Light Lime in the (sort-of) post pandemic fresh air and—wait, we just heard it. And so did Amber Ruffin.
Recognized Education Leader Set to Join Gulf Coast Workforce Board
Judge KP George has appointed Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Board Trustee Alexander C. Hunt to the Gulf Coast Workforce board in the Education seat effective June 24, 2021. As a member of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board of Directors, Mr. Hunt will represent Fort Bend in Education.
Lifetime Greenlights New Original Movie Safe Space Starring Nicole Ari Parker, Drea De Matteo, Nik Sanchez, Mackenzie Astin and Boris Kodjoe, Who Makes His Directorial Debut
Known for its thrillers and chillers, Lifetime announced today its upcoming new original movie, Safe Space, currently in production and scheduled to premiere in 2022. The suspense-filled new movie marks Boris Kodjoe's directorial debut and stars his real-life spouse Nicole Ari Parker (Chicago P.D., Empire) as well as Drea de Matteo (The Sopranos), Nik Sanchez (The Rookie) and Mackenzie Astin (The Magicians).
The Cathy Hughes School of Communications to Host 50th Anniversary Celebration, Kicks of Fundraising for Student Scholarship and Building Fund
For 50 years, the Howard University School of Communications has trained the nation’s top communicators and media professionals, from award-winning news anchors and journalists to filmmakers, public relation executives and researchers. This year, the celebration of the school’s 50 years of disseminating truth through communication and providing community service through storytelling will kick off with a series of events to raise funds for student scholarships and a new building.
Kroger and Burns BBQ Team Up to Unveil On-Site Restaurant Inside Houston Kroger Store With Mayor Turner This Saturday
It all started in 1973 when Roy Burns Sr. started off his small local business venture selling barbecue to the Acres Home community in Houston, Tx. Today, Burn's Original BBQ (and sister restaurant Burns Burger Shack) are Texas staples that people come from all over the world to taste. Due to the overwhelming love of Burns Original BBQ, people have demanded that the BBQ hotspot cater their events, big and small, and they have for years. The Burns family is committed to helping their community as they provide scholarships, free food, and host community events yearly.
AIDS Foundation Houston Launches "Rapid Start" HIV Treatment
The START Now Project links persons living with HIV to immediate treatment and care
Beginning May 3, 2021, AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, launched a rapid start anti-retroviral treatment project as a service to people diagnosed with HIV. START Now (Strategic, Targeted, Anti-Retroviral Treatment Now) is designed to provide linkage to care and treatment medication to persons newly diagnosed with HIV within the first seven days of their diagnosis.
Lupe Tortilla Helps in the Battle of P.T.S.D.
Lupe Tortilla is partnering with the P.T.S.D. Foundation of America to help the Men and Women of our armed forces and first responders suffering from the effects of PTSD. In that effort we are donating all the proceeds from the purchase of Our Famous Fajita Trio for the week of June 28th – July 4th. Please join us in helping to honor the sacrifices made by these heroes.
Essence Festival x Verzuz Battle to Feature Bobby Brown x Keith Sweat on July 1st!
It’s official! The battle for the title of R&B king is back on the line--and this time, the 2021 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Presented by Coca-Cola will feature two of the genre’s icons going head-to-head for the crown in a Verzuz battle to rival the best of them! Watch as none other than Bobby Brown and Keith Sweat step onto the ESSENCE Festival X Verzuz stage and go hit-for-hit in what’s sure to be an epic showdown filled with a host of the R&B classics fans love. It all takes place tomorrow night, Thursday, July 1ST, at 8 P.M. (ET) via ESSENCE.com, the Triller app and the Verzuz TV Instagram page. For more details, click here...
Walk-On’s Seeks All-American Team Members for First Katy Restaurant
Award-winning restaurant searches for up to 150 individuals to join its team in preparation for July opening
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is in search of talented, outgoing individuals to join its All-American Team in preparation for its Katy debut in July.
Millions remain under heat warning as extreme heat grips Northwest
The extreme heat wave in the Northwest is beginning to subside in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but much of the West will continue to deal with baking temperatures as millions remain under heat alerts.
Canceled Trump rally in Mobile leads to political finger-pointing
The cancelation of an Independence Day rally featuring former President Donald Trump has sparked finger-pointing inside and outside of Alabama.
Bill Cosby to be released after Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacates conviction and judgment
Bill Cosby is to be released from prison after Pennsylvania's highest court vacated his conviction and judgment of sentence, a spokesperson for Pennsylvania Supreme Court, said Wednesday.
Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction overturned
BBC.com is reporting that US comedian Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction has been overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, paving the way for his release. Cosby, 83, has served more than two years of a three to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia.
