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2013 NRA Convention
Over the past several months, our Second Amendment rights have been threatened like never before. In response, NRA members from across the nation poured into the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, for the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
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Women for Steve Brunch in Sugar Land
On Saturday, February 15, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the 2 Royal …
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Atlanta Hawks to 'transform' Philips Arena With Help of Celebrities, Topgolf
Get ready, NBA fans: Hip hop, country and golf all are part of the Atlanta Hawks' plan to massively upgrade their home court.
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Dollar stores, as their name suggests, offer inexpensive products for bargain-hungry shoppers. But even Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which have thrived this year as …
Published on August 25, 2022
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4 Critically Hurt as Car Strikes Marching Band at Mardi Gras Parade
Twelve Alabama students were injured Tuesday when a car plowed into a marching band during a Mardi Gras parade
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspended for six games for sexual misconduct allegations
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy for his "predatory conduct" in private meetings with massage therapists, according to a ruling by a judge jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFL Players Association.
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First Look at Disney's A Wrinkle in Time Trailer
Take a look at the teaser trailer and teaser poster for Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time” which just debuted moments ago at the D23 EXPO in Anaheim, thrilling the thousands of Disney fans in attendance. The film, which is an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic which takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and ultimately, the triumph of love.
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Eddie Murphy And Family: ‘Our Hearts Are Heavy’
"Our hearts are heavy with the loss today of our son, brother, father, uncle and friend Charlie."
As reported yesterday, comedian Charlie Murphy died after a tough battle with leukemia. Eddie Murphy and his family members are finally speaking out with words of mourning and remembrance. Check out their full statement below via Entertainment Weekly:
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Chance The Rapper Donates $1 Million to Improve Chicago’s Mental Health Services
According to the Associated Press, hip hop artist and philanthropist Chance the Rapper has announced he’s donating $1 million to help improve mental health services in Chicago.
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NAACP Disappointed in Florida Governor Candidate’s Decision to Disrespect Black Voters
The NAACP Florida State Conference expressed disappointment in the decision by 3 of the 4 Florida gubernatorial candidates to bypass a recent candidates forum.
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From Hip Hop to Hollywood
Many of our favorite rappers have made the transition from music to the big screen, bringing their talents to Hollywood. Here’s a look at some of our faves.
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Racial unrest in the United States motivated many of you to issue heartfelt messages, statements of solidarity and/or conduct employee town halls and listening sessions …
Published on August 11, 2020
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In dealing with the stress related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston continues to employ Social and Emotional Learning during …
Published on July 17, 2020
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Erving Goldsberry (right) kneels with his fist in the air joining demonstrators blocking bridge traffic during a protest march on April 24 in Elizabeth City, …
Published on April 27, 2021
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks at an event U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hosted celebrating Jackson's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme …
Published on April 11, 2022
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Carla Brailey Campaign Kickoff
Photography by Vicky Pink - Dr. Carla Brailey officially kicked off her campaign for Houston …
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5 Things for Monday, March 13: Preet Bharara, the Netherlands, Michael Brown
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Is the Democratic National Committee Evaporating?
There was a time when it seemed that the Democratic National Committee seemed to be invincible. It was the early 1990’s and this new comer from Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, was the right guy at the right time. He named a guy who came out of nowhere named Ron Brown to head the DNC. That was unheard of at the time. A Black man running an entire political party. It wasn’t long before everyone knew he had a calling. He led the DNC admirably. He got Bill Clinton elected and then the spell was cast. We had a new breed of national politics.
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3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and Whodini Airs Nationwide Through September 30
The Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airing Now Through September 30
Rousing Performances by Doug E. Fresh, Bell Biv DeVoe, YoYo, Monie Love, Next, Raheem Devaughn, Donnie McClurkin, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and More Captivated the Audience
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OP-Ed: Brown v Board of Education: When the Supreme Court Rejected a Racist System
The U.S. Supreme Court wasn’t always a threat to civil rights. Almost 70 years ago this month, the Court issued its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, one of the most important in our history. It was unanimous. And it was a glorious moment. Our highest court affirmed the constitutional promise of equality.

