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Spring Valley Chiropractor Sentenced to 25 Years Without Parole for Child Molestation
In a landmark decision, an unlicensed Spring Valley chiropractor, Stuart Fraser White, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for the molestation of children almost a decade ago. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced this significant development, underscoring the commitment to safeguarding the community's most vulnerable members.
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Lawsuit alleges child sex abuse at prominent Washington synagogue
The families of eight young children have filed suit against a prominent Washington, D.C., synagogue and one of its leaders, alleging they ignored warnings that a teacher at the congregation's preschool was sexually abusing the children for more than two years.
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Rosenwald Schools educated generations of Black Americans. Now, graduates are fighting to preserve their legacy.
Maudy Adkinson Johnson remembers walking across cow fields and busy roads as a child to get to her one-room schoolhouse in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Celebrates Education and Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships to 400-Plus Texas High School Graduates
The educational future is bright for 423 Texas high school graduates who received $8.4 million in scholarships from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Wednesday, May 24. These college-bound seniors have their sights set on 39 different Texas universities and colleges and will major in 151 different fields of study.
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Most 2014 World Cup Head Impacts Didn't Receive Concussion Protocols, Study Says
More than 3 billion people around the world tuned in to watch soccer's 2014 FIFA World Cup, during which there were 81 head collisions. And only 15% of those injured players received a concussion assessment from health care personnel, according to a report published Tuesday in JAMA.
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British broadcaster ITV has suspended "The Jeremy Kyle Show" and launched a review of the long-running program after a guest died shortly after taping an episode.
A little more than a week ago, the man who was watching 4-year-old Maleah Davis told police he, the young girl and her brother were abducted by three Hispanic men who knocked him unconscious. When he awoke on the side of a road after nearly 24 hours, he said the young girl wasn't there.
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What's in it for them? Wounded veterans and Gold Star families answer Trump's question about why troops serve
Before my husband deploys, he has a ritual that is familiar to many service members. He sits down with a generously poured bourbon, and he writes letters. One for his adult daughter, Rosalind. One for each of our little boys, Teddy and Antonio. One for his grandma, who raised him, and his family in Texas. One for me.
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Turning Fear Into Faith: Life After Breast Cancer
Fear and faith are not supposed to coexist. Faith is supposed to conquer all fears. When real life happens faith can waver. Faith can be questioned. Faith can even disappear. Just as easily as faith did all the things above, faith can also comfort. Faith can bring peace. Faith can come back. Shawntell L. McWilliams knows the fear and the faith journey. Six years ago she was forced to face fear and her faith was tested. In the end, her greatest fears were turned into her strongest faith.
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Barbara Bush Foundation Partners with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers to Provide Child-Friendly Reading Spaces in Baltimore and Detroit Barbershops
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has partnered with Barbershop Books and Penguin Young Readers to provide child-friendly reading spaces and early literacy training to help expand reading opportunities for Black boys in Baltimore and Detroit.
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Building Video Games and Learning to build them? Code Ninjas to Debut in Aliana, Richmond to Teach Kids Coding in a Cool Way
Code Ninjas Center Opens May 25 and Focuses on Building Video Games, Robotics, Drones, and other Technology and STEM Camps
Say the words “video game” and your kids are bound to stop and listen. The local owners of a new Code Ninjas, a learning center that debuts in Aliana, Richmond on May 25 at 10223 West Grand Parkway S. Ste. 101, in the Target Plaza, know that video games aren’t only fun, but can be educational too. Code Ninjas will serve the local area kids by teaching children computer coding and problem-solving skills.
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U.S. News changes its college rankings to emphasize diversity and remove alumni giving
U.S. News & World Report announced changes to the methodology of its controversial Best Colleges rankings to emphasize the success of diverse students and to remove the influence of alumni giving and class size, the media company said in a statement.
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College professor creates program to help Black teens with Autism improve mental health
A Boston College professor is developing a virtual program to help Black youth with autism talk about their mental health.
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The Cookie Lady - Shiana White | A Haute Cooke #RHOA
What did the infamous "Cookie Lady" from The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 12 have to say about her time on the show? 👀 Find out here! We were introduced to her as “The Cookie Lady” but I know her as Shiana White, owner of A Haute Cookie. She’s a an entrepreneur who's raising her kids while managing one of the most thriving businesses in Atlanta. Tune in with reporter, Reggie Dominique of Perfect Publicity on behalf of Houston Style Magazine.
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McDonald's and Mariah Carey Partner for 12 Days of Holiday Deals
McDonald’s announced their latest nationwide partnership with holiday superstar Mariah Carey to give fans 12 days of holiday deals. Starting on December 13 at participating Greater Houston restaurants, fans can order from the Mariah Menu, which will feature a different free item each day, with a $1 minimum purchase through the McDonald’s app. Daily items will include Mariah’s favorites, including a classic Cheeseburger and soft-baked Chocolate Chip Cookies, and will be served in festive packaging inspired by Mariah’s love for the holidays.
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Kermit L. Crawford - President of Walgreens Pharmacy | TSU 2013 Commencement Speaker
Rebecca Briscoe of Houston Style Magazine got a chance to speak with Kermit L. Crawford - President of Walgreens Pharmacy and Alumnus of Texas Southern University at TSU's 2013 Graduation ceremony where he was the Commencement Speaker. Crawford spoke gave us his background while he attended TSU, how HBCU's have impacted the world, and how Walgreens continues to grow daily as your neighborhood drug store and more. Check out the video here for the "inside scoop."
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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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The Women of "Crossroads"
Photography by Vicky Pink - In December 2017, the last episode of “Crossroads,” the public …
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GHBER 2019 Awards Dinner
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Greater Houston Business Ethics Roundtable honored Jim DeLoach, Protiviti’s …
