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Maryland NAACP leader blasts Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardons of lynching victims as 'political posturing'
The head of Maryland's NAACP on Sunday lambasted Gov. Larry Hogan's posthumous pardon of lynching victims as "political posturing," criticizing the Republican governor for issuing a blanket pardon of dozens of the state's Black victims even though many were never convicted of any crimes, but merely charged or accused of wrongdoing before they were killed.
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Houston Officials Fear a Potential Decline In Hispanic Students
Some school officials and state leaders have been raising concerns over an apparent dip in student enrollments across the greater Houston area, particularly among Hispanic students.
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Entertainment Industry Leaders Partner with MPAC to Cultivate Opportunities in Television in Houston
MPAC welcomes representatives from WeTV, TVOne, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television, Will Packer Television, some of television’s most popular shows, along with local journalists and other major players
Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC) welcomed aspiring media leaders, including local high school students and teachers, on February 17th for a two-day TV Forum examining television broadcast and digital content from development to distribution. The event, which is free for high schoolers, is part of the organization’s “It’s a Wrap” education program, and was held at the University of Houston. It is designed to empower individuals who aspire to work in the television industry, giving them access to knowledge, skills, invaluable contacts and greater confidence.
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Graduating triplets lead this year’s ‘Unconventional Students’ video series
In each of the past five years, Brandon Martin, Rice University’s manager of videography, has chronicled some entering freshmen through their time on campus for his series of “Unconventional Students” videos. As part of this year's series, Martin has featured the Houston-based Tohme triplets, who will graduate May 11. While graduation is emotional for everyone, the Tohmes’ parents will witness all three of their children graduate at once.
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Women Empowering Nations to Host Houston Screening of The World They Knew
On Thursday, September 11, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Ensemble Theatre …
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Cocktail for a Cause for Change Happens!
Photography by Vicky Pink On Saturday, October 18, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Teens 4 Pink Ambassador Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink On Monday, June 29,2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at …
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New Owners of The Power Center Set Vision of Prosperity for Local Community
Under New Management: The Community Collective for Houston Non-Profit Purchases The Power Center
The Community Collective for Houston, a newly formed non-profit organization, announces its purchase of The Power Center, a landmark building in Southwest Houston that serves as a multi-purpose event and business office venue. For 27 years, The Power Center has been a staple in the city and has provided a vehicle for business and entertainment.
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Houston student, Jones Mays II, wins Apple's worldwide coding competition
Apple invited students around the world to come up with an amazing app and a teenager from Houston beat out hundreds of others from dozens of countries to take home the top prize.
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City of Houston and Bezos Academy Open Fourth Preschool in South Houston
Community members, elected officials and Bezos leadership joined Mayor Turner to celebrate the grand opening of Houston’s fourth Bezos Academy location, located within the New Hope Housing Reed Family Center in South Houston. The fourth Bezos Academy which offers tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool education for children ages 3-5, has already achieved full enrollment for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.
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An Interview with Houston Public Library Quarterly (HPLQ) Author Attica Locke
Houston native, Hollywood writer Attica Locke will discuss her latest award-winning mystery novel, Bluebird,Bluebird on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 6:30 PM to 8 PM in the Houston Public Library’s Julia Ideson Building Auditorium, 550 McKinney St., 77002. After the discussion, Locke will be joined by a Houston Chronicle guest reporter for a conversation followed by a book sale hosted by Brazos Bookstore and signing.
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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group Supports Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts with $805,000 Donation
Company Donates 20 Percent of Restaurant Sales to Houston Food Bank and Encourages Houston Restaurant Week Participation
Texas-based Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DFRG) donated $805,000 to the Houston Food Bank to aid in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. From Thursday, August 31 through Monday, September 4, 20 percent of sales at all 53 Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Del Frisco’s Grille and Sullivan’s Steakhouse restaurants nationwide was collected and donated in support of the Houston community.
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CT becomes first state to require high schools to provide courses on Black, Latino studies
Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require all high schools in the state to offer courses in Black and Latino studies.
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Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research awarded nearly $600,000 grant by Arnold Ventures
Funding supports University research efforts on prosecutor office policies
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research (CJR) has been awarded a nearly $600,000 grant to rigorously study prosecutor diversions and provide greater awareness and insights into the decisions made every day by prosecutors across the United States. This is part of a $7.4 million pledge by Houston-based Arnold Ventures.
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Food Rankings Results: CHILDREN AT RISK, Kroger honor Aldine ISD and Houston ISD in 2023 Food Rankings
Houston area schools continue to lead the way in providing nutritious meals and snacks throughout the school day.
Across Texas, nearly 5.4 million students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through federal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. For many of these children, meals eaten at school are the only substantial meals they will receive during the day. School districts are critical players in implementing school food programs – yet some districts are doing better than others in providing breakfast, lunch, and after-school meals to students in need. With nearly 1.3 million food-insecure children in Texas, it is imperative that school districts do a much better job at ensuring our children are consistently getting nutritious meals.
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Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation Presents 9th Evolution of Gospel Celebration - Monday, September 18, 2017
Honoring Gospel Music Legend and Stellar Award Winner Donnie McClurkin, Founder & CEO of Tyscot Music + Entertainment Bishop Leonard Scott and NAACP Chairman Emeritus Roslyn M. Brock
The Gospel Music Heritage Month Foundation (#GMHM2017) is proud to announce its ninth annual "Evolution of Gospel," which commemorates the month of September as Gospel Music Heritage Month (GMHM). The celebration will present inspirational and exhilarating music performances by some of Gospel music’s biggest stars and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the rich legacy of Gospel music in America. The “Evolution of Gospel” will be held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 7 p.m. EDT at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The event is free and open to the public. Interested persons can obtain tickets by calling 202.467.4600 or 800.444.1324.
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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Parks And Wildlife Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Abell, Jeff Hildebrand, and Bobby Patton to the Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Anna Benavides Galo for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021, and named Reed Morian chair of the commission.
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Houston Projected to Become Technological Leader Worldwide
Local college builds workforce in robotics and AI
Visionary policy makers in academia, private industry, and government recently announced a plan to make Houston a world leader in technology and innovation. This initiative comes as a requisite to embrace a sustainable approach to grow and strengthen Houston’s economy.
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Superintendent Millard House joins Mayor Sylvester Turner to read to students
400 volunteers read to students for Second Annual Houston Reads Day
Superintendent Millard House, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Texans players, and Houston Texans cheerleaders will join more than 400 volunteers across Houston for Literacy Now’s Houston Reads Day, a day dedicated to reading to 14,000 Pre-K-3rd grade students at 31 schools in Houston ISD and Aldine ISD.
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Comerica Bank Honored
Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, EMPOWER Series, Inc. With LiFE Award
The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering free monthly financial education and self-development coaching and counseling workshops for low- and moderate-income students and adults in South Dallas and Southeastern Houston. The LiFE Award acknowledges and honors Texas banks that are dedicated leaders in promoting financial education in their communities.

