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Judicial Watch Sues to Force North Carolina to Clean Its Voter Rolls
Lawsuit Alleges North Carolina has Nearly One Million Inactive Voters
Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a lawsuit against North Carolina and two of its counties for failing to clean their voter rolls. According to Judicial Watch’s analysis of voter registration data, many of North Carolina’s 100 counties have large numbers of ineligible voters on their rolls. Judicial Watch also alleges that the States’ own data shows that North Carolina has nearly one million inactive voters on its rolls (Judicial Watch v. North Carolina and North Carolina State Board of Elections, et al. (No. 3:20-cv- 211)).
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Galveston Historical Foundation Becomes Steward of 1920 City National Bank Building
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) recently accepted one of Galveston Island’s most significant downtown buildings. The 1920 City National Bank Building, owned by Ross Moody, a trustee of The Moody Foundation and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of National Western Life Group, was donated to GHF in June. Located in the Central Business District at 2219 Market, the City National Bank building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (1984) and recognized as one of the city’s most important early 20th century buildings.
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Hurricane Lane, a dangerous Category 4 storm, headed toward Hawaii
Another hurricane is threatening to impact Hawaii this week, as dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Lane approaches the Central Pacific island chain just two weeks after Hurricane Hector passed the islands.
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It Couldn't Be Clearer
History will flay the skin off Nancy Pelosi’s legacy. This prediction may seem harsh, but the current Speaker of the House, as the leader of the House Democrats, is creating a problem that we will not be able to easily correct.
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Remarks by President Trump at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Well, thank you all for being here, and welcome to the White House. A very special place. On behalf of Melania, Barron, and the entire Trump family, I want to wish you and all Americans a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. And I hear that beautiful turkey. (Laughter.)
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Texas Southern University and PNC Launch Regional Center for Entrepreneurs Working in Partnership with Other HBCUs
Texas Southern University and PNC Bank will launch the PNC Regional Center for Entrepreneurship during a roadshow event on Thursday, April 13 from 12-4 p.m.. Through PNC’s support for this initiative, the Center for Entrepreneurship will provide programming, access to capital, education, research, and much more to help expand opportunities for Black businesses across the country.
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Who Will Be Next to Lead Houston?
Eleven candidates have stepped up willing and ready to lead Houston into the future. All seem to agree that one of the top priorities to get the city on track is to fix the infrastructure, tackle the pay for firefighters and police officers, and use taxpayers’ money efficiently. The various ways to handle those problems is where they differ. Houston Style has examined the slate and broken down the platforms of the top 5 mayoral candidates. All that is left is for you to go to the polls and vote. Early voting is from October 21-November 1, 2019 and Election Day is November 5, 2019.
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Man Arrested At Rihanna’s NYC Penthouse
A man was arrested Tuesday at a New York City apartment building where Rihanna has a penthouse.
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Houston’s 37th Postmaster to Be Officially Sworn-In
Chenise LeDoux, who was recently appointed as Houston’s 37th Postmaster, will be officially sworn into office at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 2017.
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HMAAC and Pink & Green Foundation: A Charitable Art Auction
HMAAC in partnership with the Pink & Green Charitable Foundation is bringing to you a Zoom Art Auction you definitely don't want to miss. Buy original art online from top artists while making a donation to two great cultural organizations.
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20th Annual Eye on Houston: High School Documentary Photography
On Sunday, February 22, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Museum of …
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Houston Author and Pastor Mia K. Wright, to Keynote at Alpha Kappa Alpha International Conference
More Than 20,000 Women from Around the World Expected to Converge in Houston for the National Greek Sorority’s 68th International Conference
Houston’s own, Mia K. Wright, co-pastor and director of ministry at The Fountain of Praise, a 20,000-member megachurch, has been selected to serve as a keynote speaker at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 68th International Conference, which will kick-off in Houston this week. Wright will speak at the Ecumenical Worship Service on Sunday, July 10, 2018 from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Kurt Carr and The Kurt Carr Singers will be guest musical artists. The Ecumenical/Worship Service is open to the public, so attendees don’t have to be registered for the conference to attend.
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Michael B. Jordan On Protecting His Center
Close your eyes. Clear your mind. Take a really deep breath in. How calming is that? For some that quick exercise is all that is needed to recharge or do a little mini escape from the craziness of the day. That exercise is a way of reminding yourself to not stress and calm down.
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It Is What It Is
Another late game miscue costs the Texans a victory at home
In 1982, American R&B singer Richard “Dimples” Fields released the biggest hit single of his career titled, “If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another.” The chorus of the song literally sums up the last four weeks of the Houston Texans season.
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Music Artist Spotlight: R&B Songstress Chantaul Williams Releases Hit Single "Fallen"
Atlanta-based songstress Chantaul Williams releases her hit single "Fallen" and it is a whole entire vibe.
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Amoako Boafa: Soul of Black Folks
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) is excited to announce Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks, the debut museum solo exhibition for Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo (b. 1984), one of the most influential artistic voices of his generation. Working primarily in figuration, Boafo is known for his vibrant use of color and thick improvisational gestures, created by his finger-painting technique emphasizing the contours and luminous skin tone of the body of his subjects. The show presents over thirty works created between 2016–2022, including a site-specific wall painting made specifically for CAMH. The subjects featured in Boafo’s paintings represent the nuance and complexities of Black life globally.
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Lizzo Reacts To Beyoncé Shoutout On ‘Break My Soul’ Remix
Lizzo took to Twitter to express her excitement over Beyoncé's shout out in the "Break My Soul" remix.
The internet is still buzzing over Beyoncé’s latest album and Lizzo is the latest member of the Beyhive to take to the platform to express her excitement over Bey’s latest track.
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Beyond the Rhetoric : The Night I Met Fred Hampton
It was a typical Monday afternoon during my senior year at the University of Wisconsin when my fellow linebacker, John Borders, prompt down next to my seat. John informed me that he had made another deal with Professor Rosenstein.
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Kem and Babyface Coming to NRG Arena
R&B LEGENDS KEM & KENNY ‘BABYFACE’ EDMONDS ANNOUNCE “THE FULL CIRCLE TOUR” HOSTED BY SHERRI SHEPHERD
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Tyla: The South African Siren Taking the Music World by Storm
From the vibrant heart of Johannesburg emerges a voice that’s as refreshing as the title of her chart-topping hit: “Water.” Tyla Laura Seethal, known mononymously as Tyla, is riding the wave of success with a song that’s soaked in rhythm and has flooded social media with its infectious beat.