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Interview: The All Access Art Show team Creates an Artistic Movement

The All Access Art Show: Winter Edition is giving Houston a heavy artistic dose of culture and grooves right before the turn of a new year.

Spotlight On Houston's R&B Scene: Singer & Songwriter Obinaa Talks "Antydote" And The Southern Culture Of Music

Known for its unique hip-hop culture and gospel music influences, Houston is home to many rising genres within. In the belly of the city are creatives such as Obinna (better known as "Obinaa") creating an interestingly-peculiar sound wave of R&B the industry has yet to discover. Obinaa launched his solo musical journey in 2015. His melodic tone is nostalgic and smooth with a resonance of warmth.

Boil Water Notice for the City of Houston

A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Houston’s Main Water System (TX1010013). Earlier today, the water pressure dropped below the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s required minimum of 20 PSI during a power outage at the East Water Purification Plant on Sunday, November 27, at 10:30 am.

All the World's A Stage This August at Miller Outdoor Theatre

From Shakespeare to the men of Uptown to Peter Pan there’s romance, adventure and even a tango this August at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT). Check out the entire 2023 performance and event calendar and details on how to obtain FREE tickets for the covered seating at milleroutdoortheatre.com. As always, all MOT performances are free and open to the public. Staying home? Remember, many evening performances are livestreamed and available free at the Miller Dream Stream link on the website.

Mike Miles: The Controversial Visionary for the New Houston ISD

Controversy seems to follow new superintendent Mike Miles, yet he is unfazed, unapologetic, and unbothered. Blame his demeanor on his military background, his track record of educational success, or the age-old adage of pleasing everyone bring a fruitless endeavor. Miles has a steadfast determination.

A Texas pastor welcomed a death row inmate into his church and is set to pray over him at his execution

Once a month, Pastor Dana Moore gets into his car and drives 300 miles across Texas to Livingston, where he walks into a state prison, takes off his belt and shoes and is ushered through a metal detector before stepping through metal gates that clang shut behind him.

Houston Woman Magazine Names Tavaero Jet Charter Co-Owner Marcela White as One of Houston’s Most Influential Women of 2023

Marcela White, co-owner of Tavaero Jet Charter Corp., has been named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2023” by Houston Woman Magazine. Each of the honorees was nominated for inclusion on the “50 Women” list by a reader of Houston Woman Magazine and was then selected by the staff of the publication.

Their church was burning. They linked arms and prayed

Ronald Milburn smelled the smoke four miles away as he drove to Greater Union Baptist Church.

DOJ issues scathing rebuke of Bureau of Prisons detailing multiple failures that led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide

The Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General on Tuesday issued a scathing rebuke of the Bureau of Prisons detailing the multiple failures that led to the death of high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein following his arrest in 2019 but found no evidence to contradict the “absence of criminality” in his death.

Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Tour Giving African American Filmmakers The Platform They Deserve

While last year’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy helped launch a national discussion about Hollywood’s lack of diversity, others have taken the issue into their own hands, choosing to change the narrative by writing and telling their own stories.

Pride and Culture: How One Family Lost It All and Came Back On Top

May is one of those months that has a bit more flavor to it. Call it Muy Caliente! Americans of Mexican decent everywhere proudly stick out their chest with pride in celebration of culture and heritage for Cinco de Mayo. Originally celebrated as the day that the Mexican Army overtook French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, Cinco de Mayo is now a much more spirited celebration in the United States.

The Test Of A Man NFL Regional Combine-Houston, Texas

I walked into the NRG practice facility for the NFL franchise Houston Texans and saw all the young men stretching and getting themselves prepared for their early morning job interviews. My mind wandered back to a poem I learned in my college days that had the sentence that summed up my first impression, “It isn’t the victory after all, but the fight that a brother makes.” And by the looks of the Houston NFL Regional Combine participants, these gifted young men were ready to showcase their talent to league scouts that were in attendance.

Strange Beginnings

Astros win home opener against the Mariners 8-2

The crowd size may have changed, but the results are still the same. After having the season delayed for nearly three months due to COVID-19, the Houston Astros (1-0) finally opened their 2020 MLB season with a win over division foe Seattle Mariners (0-1) by a score of 8-2. The victory tonight makes the Astros 19-1 in the last 20 games dating back to last season and 11-0 in Minute Maid Park against the Mariners.

Actor Kedrick Brown Brings His Own Seat to the Table

Two years ago actor Kedrick Brown was steadily carving out a name for himself, delivering a string of impressive performances in Greenleaf, American Crime, Survivor’s Remorse, Underground and more. Since then the Straight Outta Compton actor has kept that same hunger, landing supporting roles in everything from Black Lightning to the Spike Lee produced Tales From the Hood 2, now available on Netflix. Sitting down with Houston Style again it’s clear that Brown’s passion for his craft has only grown, as he revealed how he’s working to inspire a new generation of actors.

Level Up with Some Of Houston's Leading Entrepreneurs & Strategists at Prospect Park Houston

Black businesses are on the rise across the globe and start-ups in Houston are becoming the norm. Are you seeking education and motivation to pull you in the right direction of becoming a successful business owner? Well, you might just be in luck. A team of influencers have created a 3-hour incubator for those who are ready to level up their plan to reach a niche market and switch into high gear right before the start of a new year.

Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night

Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf

Houston Blues & Jazz Festival presents two performances in one night Eric Gales and Diunna Greenleaf Sunday, September 25, 2022 The Rustic Houston, Downtown

Houston Based Cancer Survivor and Restaurant Owner Gives Away a Car to Single Mother for Mother's Day!

The owner of Houston's Restaurant of the Year, The Greasy Spoon Soulfood Bistro, despite battling cancer in the midst of the pandemic and serving the Houston community with countless efforts from mentoring young men to giving away $10,000 to families in need during the Texas freeze has blessed a single mother with a Mother's Day Gift she will never forget!

Black Business Day 2017 at the Texas Capitol

I was proud to present a proclamation to the Texas Association of African American Chamber of Commerce (TAAACC) naming March 31, 2017 as Black Business Day at the Capitol. I gave remarks about the bills that I filed to strengthen the HUB program - Historically Underutilized Businesses. Today we celebrate the 250,000+ Black Businesses owners across the state at the Texas Capitol.

SSLW & Partners Announce 2019 Scholarship Recipients News Release With Photos

Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) and their Phenomenal Partners Celebrate “30 for 30” Honoring Fort Bend Countywide School Districts 2019 High School Scholarship Recipients - Heroes and Sheroes at “ sold out” luncheon , Saturday, April 27, 11am.

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