Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor: ‘The Greatest Living Threat to Our Republic and How to Deter It or Remove It’
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor: ‘The Greatest Living Threat to Our Republic and How to Deter It or Remove It’
Congressman Al Green Will Speak on the House Floor
How to Build a Library – 2025 Sundance Film Festival
“I was actually trying to find books today by African authors and I could not,” says a patron of the Macmillan Memorial Library in Nairobi Kenya.
Khartoum – 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Once upon a time it would be hard for Americans to imagine themselves in this position. As startled citizens of a destabilized country forced to flee.
Texas Strengthens Energy Reliability with New Grant Program for Utilities Outside ERCOT
In a strategic move to bolster Texas’ electric reliability beyond the ERCOT grid, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved a groundbreaking rule establishing the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside of ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP). This initiative aims to modernize infrastructure, enhance weather resilience, and improve reliability for electric utilities and power generators operating outside the ERCOT-managed grid.
Roland Garcia: A Visionary Leader Appointed to Port of Houston Commission
Houston's maritime future just received a powerhouse addition. In a resounding vote of confidence, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston City Council have appointed renowned attorney Roland Garcia to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority. This decision underscores Garcia’s vast experience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Houston community.
Houston Area Urban League 2025 Black History Month Trailblazers Honoring Legacy, Empowering the Future
As we step into Black History Month 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) proudly celebrates the trailblazers who have ignited progress, shattered barriers, and shaped the world we live in today. This is more than a moment of reflection—this is a call to action to honor their legacies by carrying their vision forward.
NNPA Strikes Back: The Black Press Champions Selective Buying Amid DEI Rollbacks
The corporate world thought it could quietly abandon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has a message for them: Not on our watch! In a bold and historic move, the NNPA—representing the Black Press of America—is launching a national public education and selective buying campaign to hold accountable those companies that have turned their backs on racial progress.
How Trump and Abbott’s Policies Put Texas’ Rural Communities at Risk
Education cuts and school voucher programs threaten funding, resources, and opportunities for rural Texans.
Policies from President Trump and Governor Abbott could devastate Texas’ predominantly white rural communities, stripping schools of funding, limiting educational opportunities, and deepening economic hardships.
Shawn Thierry Appointed as Executive Director for Policy and Counsel at Texas Southern University
February 11, 2025 (Houston) — Texas Southern University (TSU) has announced the appointment of Attorney Shawn Thierry as its new Executive Director for Policy and Counsel. In this pivotal role, she will serve within the Office of Board Relations, working alongside the Executive Director for Board Relations to enhance institutional policies and governance.
BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025: A Celebration of Two-Wheeled Excellence
Mark Your Calendars: October 3-5, 2025
BMW Motorrad USA is revving up excitement as it officially announces the return of BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2025—an electrifying three-day celebration of motorcycles, camaraderie, and innovation. Taking place from October 3-5, 2025, this must-attend event will once again be held in conjunction with the renowned Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
2025 NAACP Houston Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Black-Tie Gala: Honoring Trailblazers and Champions of Justice
Houston Style Magazine proudly celebrates one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 2025 NAACP Houston Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Gala. This prestigious gathering, set to take place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Hilton Americas Hotel, promises an evening of excellence, empowerment, and historic recognition. The Major Gala Sponsors are H-E-B & Coca-Cola ARCA Continental.
AARP Texas Honors Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Legacy, Community & Everyday Heroes
Every February, we pause to reflect, celebrate, and uplift the powerful legacy of African Americans who have shaped our nation’s past, present, and future. Black History Month isn’t just about the icons in history books—it’s about the everyday changemakers, the unsung heroes who uplift their families, strengthen their communities, and drive forward progress. AARP Texas is proud to honor these remarkable individuals during Black History Month 2025, spotlighting their resilience, contributions, and unwavering dedication to making a difference.
Broadway Lights Shine Bright: Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Unveils a Thrilling 2025-2026 Season
Houston’s theater scene is set to dazzle as the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts unveils its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center season. With a spectacular lineup featuring six Houston premieres and a mix of fresh productions alongside returning crowd favorites, this season promises a theatrical experience unlike any other.
Houston’s Creative Pulse: $14.7M in Grants Powering Arts & Culture in 2025 A Triumph for Houston’s Arts Scene: Fueling Creativity, Community, and Cultural Legacy
Houston has long been a beacon of artistic expression, a vibrant city where culture thrives on the rich diversity of its people. Once again, the City of Houston is proving its commitment to fostering the arts by allocating a staggering $14.7 million in grants to arts and culture nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and individual artists in 2025. This investment, led by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and administered through the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), is a game-changer for Houston’s creative economy.
Remembering Riverside Hospital: A Legacy and a Call for Change
Today marks what would have been the 100th anniversary of Riverside Hospital, originally founded as the Houston Negro Hospital in 1925. Established by Black doctors R.O. Roett, Charles Jackson, B.J. Covington, Henry E. Lee, and F.F. Stone, alongside philanthropist Joseph S. Cullinan, this hospital served the Houston community for 90 years before closing in 2015 due to financial and legal troubles. As Houston remains one of the most diverse cities in the nation, the absence of large African American medical practices or hospitals raises important questions. Why aren’t there more Black-owned medical groups? Are African American physicians reluctant to collaborate, or is there simply no demand for such institutions?
Christian Becerra’s Bold Bid for Fort Bend County Judge: A Vision for Unity and Progress
In a county known for its diversity, dynamism, and rapid growth, leadership that unites rather than divides is not just desirable—it’s essential. Enter Judge Christian Becerra, a Democrat whose deep roots in Fort Bend County stretch back over a century. With a campaign message as direct as it is compelling— “Leaders Lead”—Becerra has set his sights on the 2025 Fort Bend County Judge race, challenging the incumbent in the March 3 Democratic Primary with an impassioned call for experience, inclusion, and forward-thinking governance.
A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved
Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, “a career criminal” police say is known to run fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter had to do with his death.
A sports reporter died before the Super Bowl. Police want to know whether someone they call a ‘career criminal’ is involved
Adan Manzano was in New Orleans to cover Super Bowl LIX, but the sports reporter was found dead in his hotel room before kickoff. Police are trying to figure out what happened and what, if anything, “a career criminal” police say is known to run fraud schemes in the city’s French Quarter had to do with his death.
He grows flowers for sale near where he got shot three times
Just beyond the lilies and the zinnias, Dionta White can look out over the flower farm where he works and see the house where he was shot for the first time.
