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Hyundai’s Chief Communications Officer – Dana W. White Named to Women in Automotive Board

Dana W. White, Chief Communications Officer, Hyundai Motor North America, has been named to the Women in Automotive board. In this role, White will be a resource and advocate for the organizations’ mission to empower and develop women in the automotive industry as thought leaders, industry executives and mentors for other females seeking career advancement and growth opportunities. The Women in Automotive organization currently has 20 executive-level board representatives from a variety of automotive technology, supplier, media outlets and dealerships.

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Donald Trump's John Podesta Tweet Has So, So Many Things Wrong With It

Before heading into a consequential day of meetings with world leaders at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to offer his thoughts about -- wait for it! -- the 2016 election.

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This 10-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Has Sold Her Patented Invention in All 50 States and Nine Countries

Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin has finally received the utility patent for her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows. She and her mom, Rozalynn, applied for it when Gabrielle started her business at seven years old. The Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette solves the age-old problem of disappearing girls’ hair barrettes.

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Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. These loans, made through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), will primarily be used for payroll so that employees can continue to receive paychecks and small businesses can retain their employees and will be partially or wholly forgiven.

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GM Secures All Energy Needed to Achieve Renewable Energy Goal 25 Years Ahead of Initial Target

Based on current projections, GM has reached its goal of securing enough renewable energy to power all of its U.S. sites by 2025 As one of the earliest adopters of renewable energy among corporate purchasers, GM has already realized positive cash flows from its portfolio, and expects to continue to do so GM’s long-term investments in local renewable energy projects support grid resiliency, as well as job growth and retention

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Karen Arrington on Miss Black USA, Writing, and the NAACP Image Award for Literary Excellence

Karen Arrington is an award-winning author, women’s empowerment expert, global philanthropist, and winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. Karen’s coaching, mentoring, and philanthropic work spans over 100,000 hours of service — including her position as a Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, her work as the co-founder of the first Diabetes Awareness Day in West Africa, and her role as the founder of The Miss Black USA Pageant.

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The story behind that viral photo of the past 4 presidents all in the same place

The photo was striking: Four past presidents and three first ladies -- as well as current first lady Melania Trump -- standing together. The image quickly went viral -- a symbol of the strength and continuity of American democracy.

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AFT and Student Defense Sue DeVos for Breaking Federal Law to Help Predatory For-Profit Colleges

Student Defense filed a landmark federal lawsuit today, on behalf the American Federation of Teachers, the California Federation of Teachers and individual members, targeting the Trump administration’s illegal repeal of protections for students at for-profit and career college programs.

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Foti Kallergis Named Director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast Houston

Foti Kallergis has been named director of Public Relations and External Communications for Comcast’s Houston Region. In this role, Kallergis will be responsible for strategic planning and implementing public relations and communications goals for the entire region.

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Houston native serves aboard soon-to-be U.S. Navy’s newest ship

Airman Apprentice Treshawn Hampton, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John L. Canley, operating out of San Diego, California.

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Sineria Ordóñez Named Comerica Bank External Affairs Manager for Houston and San Antonio Markets

Comerica Incorporated announced that Sineria Ordóñez has been named the External Affairs Manager for the Houston and San Antonio markets, reporting to National External Affairs Manager Vanessa T. Reed.

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PVAMU biology major one of eight students nationwide to receive ETS Presidential Scholarship

Adaeze Eze, a senior biology major and student in the Honors Program and Undergraduate Medical Academy at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), is the latest recipient of the ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students. A partnership with ETS and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students offers financial assistance to eight outstanding students across the U.S. who attend private and publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities.

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Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that

As hotel staff lowered the shades, signaling the beginning of the “Black on Black” dinner, guests seated in Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome seemed to take a collective breath — preparing for a joyful and emotional four-hour celebration of the wine industry’s most influential Black leaders.

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Lakia “Kanei” Mitchell Releases New CD

Lakia “Kanei” Mitchell set her sights on revolutionizing the album experience, focused on leaving listeners breathlessly anticipating the pulsing intensity of every note and profundity of each verse.

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AboutThatCar.com - 2016 Mazda CX-9

Mazda introduced its mid-size three row crossover vehicle, the CX-9, in 2006. The automaker redesigned it for the 2016 model year. And there was no need to completely redo it for this model year. Besides, it is an excellent vehicle.

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2 Chainz Announces Upcoming Album So Help Me God, Set for Sept.

Following his run as a founding member of Def Jam duo Playaz Circle from his native Atlanta, 2 Chainz’ name was on everyone’s lips in 2012, when he stole a verse on “Mercy,” fellow Def Jam artist Kanye West/G.O.O.D. Music’s RIAA triple-platinum #1 R&B/#1 Rap hit (from Cruel Summer).

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Comcast Awards $60,000 in Scholarships

Photography by Roswitha Vogler On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …

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Black lawmakers in Texas criticize bill that seeks to ban DEI offices in higher education

The Texas House passed a bill Monday aimed at banning diversity, equity and inclusion offices in public colleges and universities, a move that Black leaders say will halt progress and stifle future research funding.

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Run. Elect. Repeat. Really?

t's all the same. There's nothing (and no one) new. Politics. Sports. Entertainment. Once something works, it's expected to keep working in the same or a slightly different place. If people like something once, they'll like it again. The inertia of repetition.