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AAUW Resources for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Tuesday, August 3 marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the approximate date in 2021 when the average Black woman working full-time year-round finally catches up to what the average non-Hispanic white man earned in 2020.
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Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Announces Our 22st Season!!!!
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company is back for their 22nd year with an abbreviated season for 2023-2024.
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Stop The Silence 5K with Mayor Sylvester Turner
Sisters Network® Inc hosted the 7th National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk /Run in Downtown Houston, Texas at Discovery Green Park on April 16th 2016. Funds raised from Stop the Silence® will benefit Sisters Network® Inc. Breast Cancer Assistance Program (BCAP), which provides assistance to women facing financial challenges after breast cancer diagnosis. This program offers financial assistance for mammograms, medical related lodging, co-pay; office visits, prescriptions, and transportation.
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Michael Blackson’s Shops for Harvey Evacuees
Photography by Vicky Pink - Comedian/Actor Michael Blackson was so affected by the devastation of …
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2015 General Motors Design Event
Photo by Andrea Stinson-Oliver for General Motors On Monday, January 12, 2015, Houston Style Magazine …
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Seven Selected Artists
Photography by Semetra Samuel On July 17-August 23, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at …
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2014 Houston UNCF Walk Kickoff Breakfast
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, July 25, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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Bill Duke Visits Imani School
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Tuesday, August 25, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/STD Prevention and Walgreens Kick Off National HIV Testing Day
The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/ STD Prevention (HHD) kicks off National HIV Testing Day with Walgreens and media sponsor 97.9 The Box to encourage Houstonians to get free HIV testing, get the facts about HIV, and get involved with the strategy to prevent it, June 27-29, 2017 at 5200 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77056.
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The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/STD Prevention and Walgreens Kick Off National HIV Testing Day
The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/ STD Prevention (HHD) kicks off National HIV Testing Day with Walgreens and media sponsor 97.9 The Box to encourage Houstonians to get free HIV testing, get the facts about HIV, and get involved with the strategy to prevent it, June 27-29, 2017 at 5200 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77056.
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HSM's Women Classic Wednesday WCW: Get The Scoop On Megscoop
Our Women Classic Wednesday (#WCW) goes to the very talented and versatile Megscoop. Learn how this actress/on-air personality is bringing back classy in her own unique way.
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New “Mr. Soul!” Documentary Explores How Ellis Haizlip’s PBS Show “Soul!” Brought Black Culture to Talk Show TV
Ellis Haizlip broke the talk show and public television color barrier when he introduced “SOUL!,” the weekly program he hosted during the late ’60s and early ’70s, to PBS. Now, a half decade after the show debuted, his niece Melissa Haizlip (“Crossing Jordan”) revisits his legacy with the documentary “Mr. SOUL!” Deadline anticipated the world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival by unveiling the trailer (above) on April 4.
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Captain Tara Wright and First Officer Mallory Cave Make Alaska Airlines History as its 1st African American Female Flight Crew
Alaska Airlines marked a milestone on Mother’s Day, as one of its West Coast flights became the first to be flown by two black women.
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Give Her Gifts That Leave Her Melanin Popping
Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey bundle includes the Leave-In Conditioner, Twisting Soufflé, Curl Smoothie and Curling Custard. Perfect for 4C textures, these products give long lasting moisture for dry thirsty curls. Price: $7.50 and up
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Houston Mom Partners with Rapper to Create Teddy Bears that Help Special Needs Kids Communicate
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom, pharmacist and former teacher from Houston, Texas, has formed a special partnership with Houston Rapper Trae Tha Truth to create a unique Teddy Bear that helps children on the autism nonverbal spectrum and kids with language barriers better communicate their needs and feelings.
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Federal Court Blocks South Carolina Witness Requirement That Would Put Voters at Risk During COVID-19 Pandemic
ACLU and LDF Lawsuit Challenged the Provision
A federal court today blocked a South Carolina requirement that forced people who vote absentee to obtain a witness signature. The ruling, which applies to the June primary, makes it safer for South Carolinians to vote during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Octavia Spencer, LeBron James Limited Series About Madam C.J. Walker Lands at Netflix
It’s official: Octavia Spencer and LeBron James’ limited series about entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker has landed at Netflix. The streaming outlet made the announcement at its Television Critics Assn. press tour session Sunday.
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TicketMaster Brings Fans to Every NFL Home Game with Epic, 32-Team Ticket Giveaways
Ticketmaster, the global market leader in ticketing and the official ticketing marketplace of the NFL, just kicked off a first-ever, 32-team season ticket giveaway. Thirty-two lucky fans will win a pair of season-long tickets to all 2018 home games for the NFL team of their choice – one fan per NFL team – courtesy of Ticketmaster.
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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station
Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.
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Houston Health, Harris County Sheriff to Provide Update On Mumps Outbreak at Jail
ecently, several inmates in the Harris County jail began exhibiting symptoms which are similar to the mumps virus. The mumps diagnosis comes from a doctor's clinical observation; we are awaiting test results to confirm that doctor's belief.
