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6th Annual Leaders of Democracy Awards Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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2013 National Town Hall Meeting in Washington, DC
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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NNPA Press Conference at 43rd Annual CBC - Houston Style
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA.org) & Nielsen Press Conference event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA.org) & Nielsen Press Conference is part of the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's (CBCF) 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) activities.
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Roland Martin’s Annual Ascot Affair
Photography by Vicky Pink On Saturday, September 27, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on at …
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Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Offering Free Mini-Courses to Community
The Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs (BJ-ML SOPA) at Texas Southern University will begin offering “mini-courses,” as part of its community engagement initiative. The first course begins on Saturday, January 7.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Honors Outstanding Houstonians During Hispanic Heritage Month
America is a great melting pot that was built by the people who live here no matter how they got here. In that time, different groups of people made various contributions to make this country what it is today. The Hispanic Community has made significant contributions to society including building up the economy.
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Congresswoman Lee Gun Violence Prevention Summit
Photography by Vicky Pink - Not ever to be one to take a backseat to …
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Congressman Al Green and Representatives from the Greater Houston Area Commemorate Houston Methodist’s Centennial
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, Congressman Al Green and Members of the Greater Houston delegation filed a congressional resolution in observation of Houston Methodist Hospital’s 100th anniversary. Congressman Green released the following statement:
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Global Culinary Business Development Summit: Inaugural Event by Feed the Soul Foundation
Renowned chefs and culinary experts lead sessions during the two-day 'Boost Camp' platform, educating culinary entrepreneurs on successful business operations and strategies.
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Comcast NBCUniversal Commits $500,000 to Support Winter Storm Relief Efforts
Our hearts go out to the people of Houston, including thousands of our employees and customers who have been impacted by the extreme and devastating effects of Winter Storm Uri. To help support those impacted by the disaster, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to providing $500,000 in support to Houston-area relief efforts, including cash and in-kind contributions.
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NAACP Statement on the Mythology of Voter Fraud
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks released the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order creating a commission on voter fraud.
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Mayor's statement on scheduling an election on a firefighters' professional organization petition
A special City Council meeting requested by some of its members was unable to proceed today because it lacked a quorum. Afterward, some members made public statements about Mayor Sylvester Turner's plan to schedule a Nov. 6 referendum election on a salary petition by the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association. Below is a response from the mayor, who was in Argentina as part of a South America trade mission to further boost the Houston economy:
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Houston Galveston Institute to Provide Free Counseling Services at 37 Schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
The Houston Galveston Institute (HGI Counseling) will provide free counseling services to students and families at 37 Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD)
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Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression
Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.
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Houston-based Rapper, Activist, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Trae the Truth Launches “We Are One! Hurricane Harvey Relief” Fundraiser
Focusing on the Underserved and Elderly, Trae Aims to Raise $250,000 Through His Non-Profit, Angel by Nature
Houston-based rapper, activist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Trae Tha Truth, has joined rescue missions for Hurricane Harvey and has launched a Go Fund Me titled “We Are One! Hurricane Harvey Relief” to raise money through his 501 (C)3 foundation Angel By Nature. His mission is to raise $250,000 buy supplies needed to aid underserved families and senior citizens.
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Houston Teams and Athletes Step Up for Hurricane Relief
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander says he'll up his donation to those affected by Hurricane Harvey to $10 million. He had already pledged $4 million but announced the increase Tuesday.
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9 Spectacular Holiday Light Displays
It's that time of year when spots around the world are aglow in vibrant holiday light displays that dazzle and awe with millions of colored, twinkling bulbs.
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Council Member Dwight Boykins Responds to Court Ruling on Proposition B
Today, Harris County Judge Randy Wilson denied the request from the Houston Police Officer's Union to delay the implementation of Proposition B. This ruling comes days later after Council Member Dwight Boykins' recommendation of a garbage fee to generate a new revenue source.
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NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis File Brief Urging Immediate End to Wealth-Based Bail for People Charged with Misdemeanors in Harris County
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in support of a preliminary injunction to immediately halt Harris County’s practice of jailing people charged with misdemeanors solely because they are unable to pay bail.
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Houston’s Very Own TotallyRandie Partners with Dogepalooza Music Festival
When you look her up on YouTube, Instagram or any of her social media platforms you’ll find a ray of sunshine in the form of media personality, TotallyRandie. Having interviewed some of your favorite celebrities and entertainers spanning from Kevin Hart to Anthony Anderson to Musiq Soulchild, all of Houston is familiar with the tagline, “You’re Rockin’ with TotallyRandie!”
