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Legally Blind Author Announces Debut of Series Centered on Flawed but Fierce Black Women in America
Before her Hollywood dreams were shattered, Pearle Monalise Brown was the tenacious aspiring actress from Compton's unforgiving, scarred streets. Never broken, Pearle switches gears to a fallback plan — resorting to using her beauty and acting skills to swindle money and expensive jewels. When she's hired by the Colombian cartel to steal a priceless Basquiat from a debonair kingpin and art collector named Blaque, her talents might not be enough to keep her from falling into a trap she never saw coming.
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Houston Mayoral Race Appears Headed for a Runoff
Whitmire, Jackson Lee in a Dead Heat for Mayor, Yet Whitmire Leads in Runoff
Less than two weeks before the start of early voting, the top two candidates vying to become Houston’s next mayor are locked in a virtual tie, with John Whitmire and Sheila Jackson Lee each drawing support from about one-third of likely voters.
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Megan Thee Stallion Joins The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge for Mental Health
The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge launches on the “International Day of the Girl Child” and seeks to spread JOY to inspire the mental, social, emotional and overall well-being for Black girls and gender-expansive youth in the south. Application submissions open from October 11 - October 25, 2023.
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Project Row Houses: Celebrating 30 Years of Art and Community
Project Row Houses (PRH), a nonprofit organization, empowers communities through engagement, art, and direct action, is gearing up to commemorate its remarkable 30-year journey in transforming communities through art and collective action. Join the celebration at "The Founders Round + PRH’s A Legacy Mixtape Block Party" on October 14, 2023, from 1-9 pm in Houston, Texas. In this story, we'll delve into the rich history of PRH, its visionary founders, and the exciting festivities planned for this milestone event.
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Houston AAMA GALA Illuminating Aspiring Minds and Celebrating Progress
Get ready, Houston! As the glitz and glamour of the city’s social calendar unravels, there’s one event that stands out not just for its glitz, but for its golden mission. This year, AAMA (Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) invites every soul in our vibrant community to leave an indelible mark on the future of countless budding talents through their annual Illumine Gala.
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Simone Biles Becomes the Most Decorated and Dominant Gymnast in the World
Following her two-year hiatus, “Tears of joy as I make this comeback, surrounded by the love you’ve shown! thank you for believing in me,” she captioned in a post to Instagram. Hubby Jonathan Owens, whom she wed back in April, also expressed his adoration and praise for his wife’s win, writing in the comments section: “So damn proud of you baby. Makes my day seeing you so happy and back doing what you love, and having FUN!!! I love you so much”
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John H. Johnson Day to Be Observed with Historic Sculpture Unveiling
The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City
The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City, and Arkansas State Parks Delta Heritage Trail, Arkansas City, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. John H. Johnson Day observance will begin at 10 a.m. with the John H. Johnson statue unveiling at the Arkansas State Parks Trailhead. Artist Susan Holley Williams, a native of Dumas, Arkansas is the sculptor of the John H. Johnson statue and will share her journey in curating the historic sculpture of Johnson.
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The future of the auto industry will have an outsized impact on Black America
Three generations of Lynda Jackson’s family have worked in Detroit’s auto plants, and three generations have been union members.
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Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare
Forever home. That’s how folks from Aurora I met last week describe the houses they bought outside Denver. Now those dream homes are caught in what may be America's most dire urban fracking nightmare.
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Texas Vein And Wellness Institute Achieves Accreditation For Peripheral Arterial Intervention And Deep Venous From Intersocietal Accreditation Commission
Texas Vein & Wellness Institute Earns Accreditation for Exceptional Vascular Care.
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Mayor Turner celebrated MBK Houston’s Next Chapter and Successes
Today Mayor Sylvester Turner celebrated My Brother’s Keeper Houston’s (MBKH) accomplishments over the past eight years during his tenure and introduced its new Director, Chazz Bailey, who shared his vision for the future.
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Democrat Lauren Ashley Simmons Announces Campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146
Union organizer and HISD parent advocate is running to unseat Shawn Thierry
Lauren Ashley Simmons, a union organizer and HISD parent advocate, announced her campaign for Texas State Representative, District 146 today. Simmons will run in the Democratic primary election on March 5, 2024, against the incumbent representative, Shawn Thierry.
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Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments
Two national leaders in their fields join the HISD Leadership Team
Superintendent Mike Miles has filled two critical roles on the HISD Leadership Team. These hires – Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Communications Officer – will bring national expertise to Houston and accelerate the pace of change and improvement as Houston ISD advances toward Destination 2035.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Lauds the Triumphant Evolution of MBK Houston
In a heartwarming event today, Mayor Sylvester Turner took to the stage to magnify the monumental strides made by My Brother’s Keeper Houston (MBKH) during his stewardship spanning eight impactful years. The event was further illuminated by the introduction of its spirited new Director, Chazz Bailey, who enlightened the audience with his visionary plans for MBKH’s forthcoming endeavors.
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Houston Stands in Solidarity with Israel
Mayor Sylvester Turner, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Sylvia Garcia, and Lizzie Fletcher, District Attorney Kim Ogg, County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, City Council Members Sallie Alcorn and Abbie Kamin, and NAACP President James Dixon brought Houston together on Monday, chanting, "Long Live Israel."
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Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard: A Legacy Remembered
The Houston Style Magazine family, along with the world, stands somberly still as we remember the monumental life and legacy of Dr. Dianne Jemison Pollard. On October 4th, 2023, this veritable titan in the world of journalism and academia gracefully departed this realm, leaving behind an awe-inspiring legacy that will undoubtedly continue to illuminate the path for many.
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ExxonMobil executive arrested on sexual assault charge
An ExxonMobil executive who heads up the business unit that’s involved in a potential $60 billion mega-merger with Pioneer Natural Resources was arrested late last week in Texas for allegedly committing sexual assault.
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Arte Público Press to Host Astronaut and Screen Film at UH
Astronaut and children’s book author José M. Hernández will speak at a screening of the new Amazon film about his life, A Million Miles Away, which will be shown at the University of Houston in the Student Center South Theater (4455 University Dr., Houston, TX 77204) on Friday, October 27, from 5-8:15 pm.
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Google program plants software expert at PVAMU
Computer science students at Prairie View A&M University are gaining firsthand knowledge this semester from a Google software engineer.
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Artists Respond to Conditions in Harris County Jail and Mass Incarceration in the US
NOVEMBER 4TH - NOVEMBER 30TH
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS NOV. 4, 2023, 2:00 PM HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE 4807 CAROLINE STREET, HOUSTON, TX
