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National Urban League 2020 Conference Pivots To A ‘Virtual’ Event In August
National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial today announced that the League’s anticipated 2020 Conference, slated for August in Houston, will not take place due to the current international health crisis.
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Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan are Instagram official
People magazine's reigning "Sexiest Man Alive" seems to have confirmed he's in a relationship.
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Study says inflammation seen in earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, and it is different between men and women
New research shows evidence of inflammation in the blood of Parkinson’s disease patients during the earliest stages of the disease, lending support to theories that inflammation is a major driver of PD. The findings, from researchers at the Alabama Udall Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, were published April 13 in npj Parkinson’s Disease, part of the Nature Partner Journal series in partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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Colombia and Japan qualify for last 16 as Senegal crashes out of World Cup on fair play rule
Senegal created a piece of unwanted history on Thursday, becoming the first team ever to be eliminated from the World Cup on the fair play rule. With their game against Colombia looking destined for a draw and Poland beating Japan, Senegal were set to qualify for the last 16 as Group H winners.
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Ray J Takes Off With His New E-Bike Company
Electronic biking has taken off on a whole new level, thanks to Ray J's new E-Bike company, Raytroniks, which produces the Scoot-E-Bike. This two-wheeled electric bike has everything you need, including Bluetooth connectivity for music, a wireless key lock, and the ability to charge your smartphone via a USB port. Wow!
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Cuba Gooding, Sr. Has Died Of A Possible Overdose
The music world is in mourning again. Main Ingredient singer Cuba Gooding, Sr., father of Omar and Cuba Gooding, Jr., 72, has died. He was found dead in his car in Woodland Hills, California on Thursday night.
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Keith Sweat partners with female CEO to Announce New Record Label Partnership!
Keith Sweat, legendary R&B singer, music producer and songwriter, host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Sweat Hotel - will be the President of a new record label to launch next week. Young Millenium Records is the name and their passion is to uplift and promote young artists and mold them for the music industry.
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Stars Lil' Wayne, Angie Stone and DJ Khaled Reflect on Betty Wright's Legacy on the Next Episode Of TV One's UNSUNG on Sunday, April 5 At 10 P.M. ET/9C
TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG shines a spotlight on the story of 70s R&B music queen, Betty Wright, this Sunday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.
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Netflix Orders Black Superhero Family Drama ‘Raising Dion,’ from Michael B. Jordan and MACRO
A black superhero family drama from Michael B. Jordan and Charles D. King’s MACRO is coming to Netflix. The streaming giant has greenlit Raising Dion for a 10-episode, straight-to-series order. It is based on Dennis Liu‘s viral short film of the same name, which revolves around a black mother who discovers her young son has multiple and constantly changing abilities.
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The Buzz: District B's Weekly Newsletter
Two years ago, community members and I took Parks Director Kenneth Allen and other council members on tours of District B parks. I wanted Director Allen and my colleagues to hear our concerns and see the poor conditions of our parks.
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Faith Leaders Breakfast for Congresswoman Lee
Photography by Vicky Pink - Two hundred pastors publicly declared their support for the re-election …
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2nd Annual City of Houston Champions of Diversity Awards
Photography by Vicky Pink On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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2014 MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink On Friday, May 30, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand …
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2016 Elected Officials Inauguration Ceremony
Photography by Vicky Pink - On Monday, January 4, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on …
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Millennial Alumni Kicks Fundraising Up a Notch with Virtual Day Party
This past weekend, a group of young alumni raised over $4,300 during their first of a short series of virtual day parties in efforts to support student scholarships at Bethune-Cookman University. The young alumni group known as WHOE was established in 2016 by 2012 graduates Jeremy Mercer and Damian Thompson to create a lane for the young alumni of B-CU who wanted to provide an elevated homecoming experience for them and their peers.