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His Name Is George Floyd

George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer just over two years ago. His killing sparked a movement to end unjustified police killings and racist law enforcement practices. Sadly, the killings have not stopped. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was blocked by Senate Republicans last year. The struggle continues in communities large and small.

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What Outreach Specialists Are Saying About Marketplace Enrollment

Job losses, resignations and early retirements triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have put many people in the position of shopping for insurance from the individual marketplace, perhaps for the first time.

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30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards honoring Black excellence to world premiere on Juneteenth at 7pm ET

Bounce, the nation's popular entertainment television network serving African Americans, will present the 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards -- a night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African American achievements and contributions on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19 at 7 p.m. ET.

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Balancing Books and Politics: PVAMU Student Goes to College As Youngest City Councilman in the State

As a member of the graduating class of 2018, Kendric D. Jones is a pro at going back-to-college. He knows what to pack, what to expect, and basically what to do. However, this year will be different than usual when returning to Prairie View A&M University to finish up his last two semesters of his undergraduate collegiate career as he will have a lot more to juggle balancing books with politics.

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DOJ charges 5 Floridians accused of attacking 7 police officers during Capitol insurrection

The Justice Department unveiled a major indictment Thursday against five Floridians accused of attacking at least seven police officers during the US Capitol insurrection.

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Juneteenth Celebration: Emancipation Park Conservancy Hosting Two Weeks of Virtual Programming to Mark 148th Anniversary

Global community invited to participate in online programming that celebrates the legacy of African-Americans and history of the park

Emancipation Park Conservancy will host virtual programming and interactive activities beginning on June 8, 2020, and culminating on June 19, 2020, the Juneteenth Holiday. A blending of the words June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that slaves were emancipated in Texas.

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Rep. Reynolds Proudly Files HCR 22 Urging Congress to Impeach President Trump

On June 12, 2017, U.S. Representatives Al Green and Brad Sherman filed an article of impeachment against President Donald John Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. The article states that President Trump has prevented, obstructed, and impeded the administration of justice and he has exhibited a pattern of behavior calculated to thwart investigations being conducted by federal law enforcement officials into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, including inquiries into the activities of Michael Flynn, his former national security advisor, and into possible collusion by members of his campaign staff and other associates.

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Image Elevators Welcomes Blended Designs to Client Roster

Blended Designs, a 100% Black-owned family business of premium backpacks and travel bags, has selected Image Elevators as their PR Agency of record. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Blended Designs is the recipient of the 2018 FedEx Small Business Grant, and is quickly becoming a go-to brand for the African American community as their unique and creative designs are helping to shape a new image of Black fashion brands in a culturally relevant and pivotal way!

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Jocko Sims Breaks All the Rules On NBC’s New Amsterdam

Rules were made to be followed, not broken. Someone forgot to tell the doctors at New York’s New Amsterdam Hospital, a fictional hospital that is the setting for NBC’s new medical drama New Amsterdam, who are breaking all the rules to give patients the best care possible. Dubbed as America’s oldest public hospital, no one is ever turned away regardless of finances, condition, race, gender, or anything. If you need assistance, they say “How can I help?”

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ISRAEL UPDATE: Governor Abbott Visits U.S. Embassy, Western Wall In Jerusalem

Governor Greg Abbott continued his first day in Israel by visiting the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, where he met with Ambassador David Friedman. The two leaders discussed the enduring friendship between Israel and Texas, and the Governor reaffirmed the Lone Star State's unwavering support for the Israeli people. The discussion concluded with an update on Texas' cornerstone plaque, made for display in the U.S. Embassy, that was unveiled in 2018. Complete with the Texas seal, the plaque reiterates the Texas-Israel connection and serves as another reminder of this historic relationship.

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Why ultra-Orthodox conscription could threaten Israel’s coalition

Ultra-Orthodox Israelis have long held a privileged position in that society.

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Historians: 'Defending history' Is Complicated in the US

In the wake of Charlottesville, Americans are confronting questions about how to make sense of the history of the Confederacy, the Civil War and race in America as they play out in our lives today. CNN Opinion asked a number of historians for their thoughts. The views in these commentaries are their own.

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Brothers Launch Streaming Service That Teaches Cooking With Comics and Animation

Black Streak Kitchen turns the recipes of celebrity chefs into fun comic cookbooks and comic book style cooking class videos.

Brothers Justin and Terry L. Raimey have recently launched Black Streak Kitchen Cooking Classes, a streaming video service for kids and families that turns the recipes of celebrity chefs into fun comic cookbooks and comic book style cooking class videos. The cooking classes and comics are available via Black Streak Kitchen’s subscription service, where members access new comic cooking class videos and comic cookbooks monthly.

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America may dodge a crippling rail strike. Here's how we got here

A crippling freight railroad strike that threatened to upend the US economy now looks unlikely, as Congress votes on bills that would impose a contract on freight railroads and the unions that represent their workers.

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H-E-B | Our Texas, Our Future Films: Redfish Revival Trailer

Redfish Revival spotlights the fascinating history and remarkable recovery of Texas’s wild redfish population. Thanks to advancements in sustainable aquaculture and the conservation work of a group of passionate Houston anglers, wild redfish have rebounded significantly and are the official saltwater fish of Texas. Learn more at: https://ourtexasourfuture.com/

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Texas Women Empowerment Foundation "Women & Money" Luncheon Pt 1

The Houston Style Magazine Team were on hand at the Texas Women Empowerment Foundation "Women & Money" Luncheon honoring Women of prestigious doings. Check out the interview to see how the Female LEADERS in our community are taking control of our future.

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Texas Women Empowerment Foundation "Women & Money" Luncheon Pt 2

The Houston Style Magazine Team were on hand at the Texas Women Empowerment Foundation "Women & Money" Luncheon honoring Women of prestigious doings. Check out the interview to see how the Female LEADERS in our community are taking control of our future.

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17th Annual Let the Fashions Begin "Men of Style" Gala Part One

Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul (@talkindiva) was on the scene at the 17th Annual Let The Fashions Begin "Men of Style" Gala at Hotel ZaZa benefiting the Texas Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Center & Sickle Cell Patients.

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17th Annual Let the Fashions Begin "Men of Style" Gala Part Two

Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul (@talkindiva) was on the scene at the 17th Annual Let The Fashions Begin "Men of Style" Gala at Hotel ZaZa benefiting the Texas Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Center & Sickle Cell Patients.