Month: June 2021
FAME… as Debbie Allen said, “it costs,” and while many people actively seek it, others were just seemingly thrust into it overnight. But with as many “ups” as one can enjoy, there are just as many “downs,” with judgment, scrutiny and flat-out jealousy and misunderstandings. Ready to Love’s Alexis “Fly” Jones had THE most memorable […]
They say laughter is the best medicine, and if that is true, then this entire country needs a good old belly aching laugh to heal us from all we’ve been through during these times of racial tension, social and civil unrest, job and food insecurity and, of course, a global pandemic. The new Speak Easy […]
Houston’s next up, Yung Pooda, and hit-maker DJ Chose have released their new, magnetic collaboration single “Forever Tippin,” which is an appealing twist of the Salih William-produced classic, “Still Tippin’” by Mike Jones, Paul Wall and Slim Thug. Bringing a fresh dose of energy back to the iconic Hip Hop track, Pooda and DJ Chose […]
Derek Chauvin, the cold-blooded killer who murdered George Floyd, was sentenced Friday to serve 22.5 years in prison. The White former Minneapolis police officer who became a symbol of racism, hatred and police brutality made a brief statement to the Floyd family during his sentencing hearing. “I want to give my condolences to the Floyd […]
Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music Department. He will step into this new role on Monday, July 5th, 2021. “It is an honor to join the TSU Family. Texas Southern has always been a respected rival […]
It seems like Nick Cannon is looking to break a world record or something with the amount of children and baby mommas he’s had this past year. The ‘Wild’n Out’ host is rumored to be expecting a child with ‘Wild’n Out’ model Alyssa Scott. The model shared a maternity photo with Cannon in an Instagram […]
The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously selected Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young as TSU’s 13th president following today’s vote of confirmation. Dr. Crumpton-Young will assume her role at TSU on July 1. “Dr. Crumpton-Young is the leader TSU needs to usher in a new era of greatness. Her vision for TSU will shift our […]
Talk about making the best out of a bad situation! Tessica Brown, aka “Gorilla Glue Girl,” rose to internet fame after posting a viral video of herself under distress because she could not remove the Gorilla Glue adhesive from her hair. Let’s just say Brown’s hair was slicked back to perfection, permanently. Fortunately for her, […]
While most of the world will be celebrating Juneteenth, the Sickle Cell community will be celebrating World Sickle Day on June 19. The Houston based As One Foundation, in partnership with the National Sickle Cell Consortium and Cayenne Wellness will be hosting the annual 24-hour Sickle Cell Day celebration. World Sickle Cell Day was established by the United […]
This past year has been a true trial for Houston and our nation and there are still so many in need who lost loved ones, lost jobs, are facing looming foreclosures and evictions, and missed weddings and graduations, but help is on the way. The Houston Black Real Estate Association’s Bi-annual gala is using a […]
