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The Kaleidoscope Foundation Guild Recognizes Some Of Houston’s Outstanding Philanthropists

“Oh, How Fascinating” served as the overarching fundraising theme for the Kaleidoscope Guild as they honored some community leaders and achievers who demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, community service, and philanthropy.

Nora's Home Hosts "Yoga on the Meadow" to Benefit Organ Transplant Patients

Presented by Green Bank Saturday, April 28, 2018 at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa

Nora’s Home, Houston’s haven for organ failure and transplant patients receiving care in the Texas Medical Center, will host “Yoga on the Meadow” on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa.

Middle School Girls Explore the Technology of Fashion Industry

To excel in the fashion industry, you might not think it’s necessary to have training in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. However, with the emergence of fashion apps, online search capabilities, instant live video feeds and more, the retail fashion world is undergoing disruptive technological changes.Driven by a critical shortage, retail is poised to hire 15% of all computer science graduates according to the National Retail Federation.

TWEF Presents Community Event: Beats & Beets Garden Party

Powered by: Soulfitgrill on Saturday, April 27, 2019

The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) is proud to present a free community event, Beats & Beets Garden Party on Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the TWEF Urban Garden.

Ready, Set, Go: Thousands of HISD students begin the 2021-2022 school year

Tens of thousands of Houston Independent School District students returned to classrooms today with an unparalleled amount of support during historically challenging times.

HISD students to share their 2022 vision of MLK’s dream during 27th annual Oratory competition

Houston Independent School District top 12 student finalists will showcase their public speaking skills at the final round of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Oratory competition. Fourth and fifth grade students will present their composed 3-to-5-minute speeches addressing this year’s topic “What would Dr. King say to us today about hope for tomorrow?”

Art For the People 50th Anniversary of the 1971 Exhibition the Deluxe Theatre in Fifth Ward

Art For the People is a heartfelt 50th-anniversary tribute to the 1971 show organized by Dominique Deminelle and the late Congressman Mickey Leland In 1971 at the Deluxe Theatre, a present exhibition curated by Danielle Burns and organized by Harrison Guy.

HCC Board of Trustees Elect 2023 Officers

The Houston Community College Board of Trustees elected officers in a meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

LABOR DAY 2023 – Embracing The Spirit Of Unity and Advancement With New CWA President – Claude Cummings, Jr.

Hello to our dedicated Houston Style Mag- azine audience! As we’ve come together on Labor Day 2023, it’s a time of both jubilation and intro- spection. “I feel the gravity of this moment keenly, as it’s my inaugural Labor Day celebra- tion since being elected Pres- ident of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)”Hello to our dedicated Houston Style Magazine audience! As we’ve come together on Labor Day 2023, it’s a time of both jubilation and introspection. “I feel the gravity of this moment keenly, as it’s my inaugural Labor Day celebration since being elected President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)”.

HISD to Reconnect Safely, Return Strong for 2020-2021 School Year

All students to return to school virtually for six weeks; families may choose all-virtual learning

With the health and safety of students, families, and staff as the top priority, all HISD students will begin the 2020-2021 school year virtually on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Virtual instruction for all students will continue for six weeks through Friday, October 16.

MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation

MD Anderson is first U.S. health care institution to receive distinction

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the signing of an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to become an IAEA Collaborating Centre. Working together, MD Anderson and the IAEA aim to enhance radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiology, nuclear medicine and nutrition globally. MD Anderson operates the most comprehensive radiation oncology facility in the world and will be the first IAEA Collaborating Centre in the United States focused on health care.

Human remains found 40 years ago identified as member of The O'Jays R&B band

Partial human remains found in a garbage bag nearly 40 years ago have been identified as belonging to Frank "Frankie" Little Jr, a member of the R&B band The O'Jays, according to police.

Teachers have lost colleagues to Covid-19 and worry about being next. But, they say, no one's listening

Were it not for the health benefits, Aimeé Gotreaux says she would have already resigned from her job as a special education teacher in Kennesaw, Georgia.

"Carmen Herrera: Estructuras Monumentales" in Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is pleased to announce Estructuras Monumentales, a major exhibition of outdoor sculptures by 105-year-old artist Carmen Herrera (b. 1915, Havana, Cuba). Featuring four newly-created sculptures that were first envisioned nearly five decades ago, Estructuras Monumentales is Herrera’s first public art exhibition in Houston and only the second time that these large scale works have been presented globally. Organized in partnership with the New York City-based non-profit Public Art Fund, Estructuras Monumentales was first presented at Manhattan's City Hall Park in 2019. This major survey exhibition offers Houston audiences a powerful and reflective experience that celebrates the full breadth of Herrera’s work in three dimensions.

NAACP Files Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank

Capital One Bank has been closing many of its brick-and-mortar locations around the state of Texas in what the bank claims to be a cost-cutting measure. The NAACP, however, has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the publicly traded company, alleging that its actions are discriminatory against its black and Latino customers, while also using black celebrities in its commercials to enhance its agenda.

NAACP Joins NABJ in Criticism of CNN’s Lack of Diversity in Leadership Positions

Civil Rights Group Voices Concerns over Diversity Failure to CNN

The nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following response to CNN President Jeff Zucker’s refusal to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions:

Rockets Head Coach Stephen Silas Confirms Report Of A Possible Return Of Guard John Wall

“Rafael (Stone) and John (Wall) spoke and as far as I know John is wanting to come back and there will be discussions around that,” said coach Silas. “We will see. I just found out this afternoon. As far as I know, they have spoken, and we will see what will happen.”

Mayor Sylvester Turner To Host Inaugural Houston-Africa Energy Summit With African Heads Of State, African Ministers, Corporate CEOs, And Business Leaders

The Two-Day Summit Will Take Place September 22-23 In Houston, TX

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the City’s first-ever Houston-Africa Energy Summit featuring African Heads of State, African Ministers, Houston-based energy CEOs, and business leaders from the African continent and the Greater Houston Area.

Houston Fund For Social Justice And Economic Equity And Wells Fargo Bank Launch Grant Portal

$20 million Soon Available for Diverse Houston Area Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity Honorary Board Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Wells Fargo and Black Houston business and civic leaders – Mayor Sylvester Turner, Honorary Board Chair, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, Thomas Jones, Board President, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, Winell Herron, Treasurer, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity and Dr. Gena L. Jerkins, Executive Director, Houston Fund for Social Justice and Economic Equity, officially announced the launch of the Open for Business Grant portal to dis- tribute $20 million to Houston-area diverse, small businesses and non-profit organizations.

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