In a city as proud and vibrant as Houston—where culture meets resilience and heritage marches hand-in-hand with hope—a truly historic announcement has been made. For the first time in over three decades, Houston will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin …

My grandmother taught me we are all born into a great, unfinished struggle. She meant the struggle for justice. For truth. For dignity.

In a move that sent ripples through Houston’s political landscape, State Representative Jolanda Jones has officially declared her candidacy in the Special Election to fill the Congressional District 18 seat — a seat long championed by legendary figures like Congresswoman …

The heat is on—literally. The 2024 Houston Harris Heat Action Team (H3AT) Mapping Campaign, the nation’s largest single-day, community-driven heat mapping initiative, has delivered eye-opening results. Conducted on August 10, 2024, the campaign enlisted over 150 dedicated volunteers to capture …

As if battling cancer wasn’t difficult enough, a groundbreaking new report from CancerCare®, titled The Health Insurance Maze, reveals that an overwhelming 85% of cancer patients face debilitating insurance hurdles that delay life-saving treatment. Released on June 10, 2025, this …

As the academic spotlight shines on Texas classrooms this summer, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has unveiled the Spring 2025 STAAR® End-of-Course (EOC) assessment results, offering a critical snapshot of high school student achievement across the state. These assessments—covering Algebra …

The media world and African American community are mourning the loss of a visionary titan, Dr. Jerrel W. Jones, founder and CEO of Courier Communications, who passed away on June 4, 2025. Revered as a media pioneer and community advocate, …

Accomplished actress. Gifted writer. Published author. Passionate nonprofit founder. Honor student. And did we mention that she’s only 16?

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will proudly host its highly anticipated annual Advancing Opportunity Luncheon at the Hilton Americas – Houston, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., under the banner of this year’s powerful …

Sly Stone, the influential but enigmatic funk-rock star whose soulful, socially conscious recordings altered the course of popular music before he abruptly retreated from the spotlight and became the J.D. Salinger of rock, has died, his family announced Monday. He …

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday dismissed an expert panel of vaccine advisers that has historically guided the federal government’s vaccine recommendations, saying the group is “plagued with conflicts of interest.”

In a powerful stride toward reclaiming identity and rewriting history, Ariel Smith, Class of 2025, has made Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) history as the first graduate of its African American Studies Program. With passion, resilience, and a deep-rooted sense …

In a bold stride toward health equity and cancer prevention, Texas Southern University (TSU) has been awarded a transformative $2 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The funding, dedicated to expanding the impact of …

In a culture that often scrutinizes men for infidelity while silencing women’s experiences, Houston Style Magazine is peeling back the veil with a daring, data-backed dive into a rarely discussed reality: Women cheat too—and often for very different reasons.

Commissioner Lesley Briones joined local leaders Saturday to celebrate the opening of the Sharpstown Trail, a new 1.8-mile path expanding access to outdoor spaces in Southwest Houston.