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Historically Black Colleges and Universities are an American Asset
Vice President Mike Pence's recent visit to Hampton University's Proton Therapy Institute drew virtually no national media attention, but it should have.
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Education and Civil Rights: Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program brings students to JSU for MLK weekend
Jackson State University and the Margaret Walker Center hosted approximately 200 high school students and educators from rural Mississippi during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday weekend as part of the Global Teaching Project’s Advanced STEM Access Program. The students, who are studying AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science at their schools, engaged in three days of rigorous academics, and explored civil rights history at the university and in the city of Jackson.
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American Express Presale Begins Wednesday, January 10; General On Sale Begins Tuesday, January 16
Global superstar Justin Timberlake announced today that he will make his highly anticipated return to the stage with The Man Of The Woods Tour. Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, Wright Entertainment Group, LBI Entertainment & Tennman Touring, the North American outing will kick off March 13 in Toronto and stop in 27 cities, ending in his hometown of Memphis on May 30. You can view the tour trailer here.
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Thai soccer team rescued from cave to become novice Buddhist monks
The young Thai soccer team whose dramatic evacuation from a cave captured the world's attention took their first steps in becoming novice Buddhist monks on Tuesday, in a ceremony intended to honor their rescuers.
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Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Introduces Resolution To Designate September as National Kinship Care Month
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth introduced a resolution to designate September 2019 as “National Kinship Care Month”. Congressmembers Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.), Paul Mitchell (R-Mich.), and Jim Langevin (D-Rhode Island) issued the following statement:
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Civil Rights Icon Roger Wilkins Honored with Building at George Mason University
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, recently named its North Plaza in honor of Roger Wilkins, a former long-time faculty member who died this past March. Angel Cabrera, president of George Mason University, said at the dedication ceremony, “when Roger came to George Mason, few knew much about this fledgling university in the suburbs of Washington D.C. Roger was one of those intellectual pioneers who helped put this university on the map.”
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Willow Smith surprised mom Jada with a Wicked Wisdom reunion
It was a heavy Mother's Day surprise on "Red Table Talk" when Willow Smith rounded up her mom's former metal band for a performance.
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Family: Woman dropped off at hospital after night outbrain dead
An aspiring architect who was mysteriously dropped off at a hospital in west Los Angeles after a night out with her friend is now brain dead, according to family members.
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Valence and Silicon Valley Bank Partner to Support Black Professionals in a Three-Part Virtual Event Series
Boost Challenge Virtual Events will feature Valence community members and business icons Jim Lowry, Peggy Alford, Omar Johnson, Kobie Fuller and more
Valence, the community to connect and empower Black professionals, and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the bank of the world's most innovative companies and their investors, will host a series of inspiring and educational virtual events this summer for Black professionals.
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Celebrate Independence Day with H-E-B and Honor Men, Women and Families of the U.S. Armed Forces with a Care Package
The first 500 active-duty service members nominated will receive a Lone Star inspired care package
H-E-B is profoundly grateful for the selfless sacrifice of our nation’s military heroes. In honor of America’s Independence Day, H-E-B, will send over 500 Operation Appreciation care packages to Texans serving our country away from home. To celebrate freedom and those who bravely prot
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To sir, with love: Entertainers and activists pay tribute to Sidney Poitier
"Beautiful," "brilliant," "grace" and "elegance" are just a few of the words used by those who paid tribute Friday to the late Sidney Poitier, one of the greatest actors of the past century.
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During the NFL Play 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip, Houston Texans players Whitney Mercilus (left) and the American Heart Association’s Mercedes Carnethon, Ph.D. (right) will …
Published on January 23, 2017
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After a pair of major documentaries and a Lifetime TV movie devoted to the late Whitney Houston, "The Bobby Brown Story" -- based on his …
Published on September 4, 2018
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This photo shows power lines in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, Feb. 16. After the state's winter storm, some residents must change electric providers while others …
Published on February 23, 2021
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Houston’s own Jacqui Francis, creator of Jam-Tex Cuisine – Jammin’ Jerk Sauce went head-to-head against the other finalists moving one step closer to claiming a …
Published on August 26, 2021
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DJ with Asst. Chief Investigator Trina Burkes, Chief Investigator Robert Jackson, Asst. District Attorney Eric Kugler, District Attorney Kim Ogg and C.O. Bradford, who is …
Published on February 22, 2022
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Torrey Smith Red Carpet Interview at the 2013 ESPYS
Rebecca Briscoe of Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the 2013 21st Annual ESPYS Awards presented by GMC and she got an exclusive interview with Torrey Smith of the Baltimore Ravens! Check out their Red Carpet talk here!
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Ms Wheelchair Texas 2013 Haley Cornelius
Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul chatted with Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2013 Haley Cornelius at the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant. This year's theme was "Harnessing Energy and Empowering Women on Wheels."
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18th Annual American Black Film Festival Recap #ABFF2014
Houston Style Magazine was on the scene in New York City for the 18th Annual American Black Film Festival #ABFF2014! Reporter Rebecca Briscoe & Social Media Editor Reggie Dominique tackled the Big Apple
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Newly-elected Chairman Michael Whatley, left, and Co-Chair Lara Trump, right, greet attendees as they crowd the podium after the general session of the Republican National …
Published on March 29, 2024
