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Sylvester Turner: Balancing Fatherhood and Politics
Lifting her high into the heavens as if he is trying to allow God to kiss her himself I watch a father bond with his baby girl. Holding her ever so careful, he gently cradles her in his arms with a strong hold, as he dares not let her slip. Pride pours out of every point on his body as he holds the most beautiful thing he has ever laid his eyes on and thinks, “How blessed am I.”
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Man accused of murdering family and torching mansion intends to plead not guilty
A New Jersey man accused of setting fire to two homes to cover up the killings of his brother's family intends to plead not guilty to murder charges, his attorneys indicated in court Friday.
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Bodybuilding Legend Ronnie Coleman Launches YouTube Podcast, New Supplement Products
Coleman has launched a podcast on his YouTube channel, RCSSTV, along with new products in his supplement line including some unique food seasonings for those hardcore dieters.
In the world of bodybuilding, there is no bigger name than eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman. Despite being retired from competitive bodybuilding for over a decade his popularity has never been higher. Just look at his social media numbers: 3.3 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million on Facebook, 660 thousand subscribers on YouTube and another 246 thousand on Twitter.
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Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison
Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison and is serving out the rest of his sentence in a halfway house, records show.
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Tiger Woods hit with lawsuit after employee dies in car crash
The family of a Florida man who purportedly was drunk when he crashed his car is suing Tiger Woods, his girlfriend and his restaurant company, saying they should have prevented the man from drinking too much and driving to his death.
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Ugandan popstar and opposition politician Bobi Wine jailed
Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine, the Ugandan Member of Parliament and popular musician was arrested and charged over protests on Monday by Ugandan authorities.
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R.I.P.: Houston Remembers Laurence J. "Larry" Payne – A Beacon Of Leadership and Service
Houston mourns the loss of a formidable figure who dedicated his life to community service and progress. Laurence J. "Larry" Payne, remembered by many as a civic leader, educator, and a bridge-builder, sadly passed away, leaving a legacy that will inspire generations.
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Black Texas Student Faces Ongoing Suspension Over Loc Hairstyle: A Closer Look
A Black high school student in Texas found himself in the midst of a controversy when his loc hairstyle ran afoul of the Barbers Hill Independent School District's dress code. Darryl George, the student in question, has now faced a second suspension upon his return to school, as reported by CNN.
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Damon Brown Unveils Vibrant Drinkware in Starbucks Collaboration, Celebrating Black Culture Beyond Boundaries
Renowned artist Damon Brown infuses his signature style into the latest Starbucks drinkware collection, celebrating Black culture and community with each inspired piece. From his early days, enthralled by the vivid world of cartoons and superheroes, through the dynamic storytelling of Japanese anime and the raw energy of urban art, Brown's creative journey has been as colorful as his palette.
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"We're Better Than This: My Fight for the Future of Our Democracy"
Things could always be worse. You didn't sleep well last night, your day started earlier than usual, and traffic, ugh; then you forgot your lunch and lost a bag of chips in a vending machine, and you never did catch up. You had a rotten day but look on the bright side: you're above ground and breathing and, as in "We're Better Than This" by Elijah Cummings with James Dale, someone had your back.
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New Book “No Justice,” the Story of Robbie Tolan, Who Was Shot By the Police… Survived and Won a 10-Year Battle in Supreme Court
In the early morning hours of December 31, 2008, in a quiet Houston, TX suburb, Robbie Tolan’s life was changed forever. Mistakenly accused of stealing his own car, while it was parked in his own driveway, Tolan, a young black man, was shot in the chest by a white police officer…the bullet ripping through one of his lungs before lodging in his liver. The entire incident unfolding right in front of Tolan’s horrified parents.
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RFK Jr. apologizes to cousins offended by Super Bowl ad’s reference to JFK
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized to members of his family who objected to a new TV ad released Sunday during the Super Bowl that repurposed a spot from his uncle’s 1960 campaign.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s Long Path to Politics
Donald Trump Jr. wasn't always comfortable being in his father's shadow. The father and son have a complicated history that includes a tabloid divorce and a year without speaking, Trump Jr. told New York Magazine in a 2004 profile. But later, the senior Trump found a key role for his son in the family real estate business -- and eventually, his political circle.
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Peanuts Official Holiday Trailer [HD] | FOX Family
Snoopy lets his imagination take flight atop his iconic red dog house, as he zig-zags through clouds, grapples with The Red Baron and almost crashes into the Eiffel Tower. Of course, good ol’ Woodstock is there to cackle at this lovable cartoon pooch when he inadvertently falls into his dog bowl. But where’s Charlie Brown and the rest of his pals during all of this? Why, having a little trouble maneuvering a popcorn bowl in the movie theater.
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Senator Rodney Ellis’ 30th Anniversary of Public Service
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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At Penn State, Critics Claim, There's No Handle On Hazing
From the outside, Penn State's fraternities are a captivating sight. Regal 19th-century mansions line a street aptly nicknamed "Frat Row," just south of a picturesque campus nestled in a valley.
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O’Rourke Visiting Cities During 34-Day Drive Across Texas
Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O'Rourke will continue his 34-day grassroots drive across Texas. This follows the El Paso Congressman's travels to all 254 counties of Texas as his people-powered campaign continues to hold open dialogues with Republicans, Democrats, independents and non-voters alike.
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Family of the Black Wrestler Who Was Forced to Cut His Dreadlocks Speaks Out
The parents of the 16-year-old black varsity wrestler who was forced to cut his dreadlocks before a match have spoken out for the first time since the incident.
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Sean Combs proves he has legally changed his middle name to 'Love'
Sean Combs is at it again. The mogul who went from Puffy to Puff Daddy to P. Diddy, to Diddy, and then P. Diddy again really did change his middle name to "Love."
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A man faces hate crime charges after feds say he burned a cross and displayed a swastika to intimidate his Black neighbor
An Indiana man who burned crosses, displayed swastikas and made signs with racist slurs was charged with a hate crime for intimidating his Black neighbor, the Department of Justice said this week.
