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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 […]
Clarence Williams III, the legendary actor who appeared in television shows and films including The Mod Squad, Purple Rain, 52 Pick-Up, Tales from the Hood, Half Baked, and Reindeer Games, died Friday from colon cancer. He was 81. Born in New York City, Williams was the son of a professional musician, Clarence “Clay” Williams Jr., […]
Ari Lenox, the older cousin of Jaelyn “JaeRene” Chapman, has recorded a verse on a song with the singer after her untimely passing. Shortly before being killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver, JaeRene recorded “Bed of Lies,” a song about dishonesty in relationships. JaeRene’s wish was to record with her cousin, but […]
Internationally acclaimed artist and actress Mary J. Blige shared the trailer of her new documentary, My Life, on her Twitter page Tuesday. We know her as an icon who has contributed so much to music and entertainment, but in her new documentary, Mary J. Blige gives us backstage passes to the story behind My Life, […]
Kroger Houston, as part of Kroger Health – the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) – is eager to motivate more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine to better protect communities across America. Through the newly launched #CommunityImmunity Giveaway, Kroger Health will provide customers and Kroger Family of Companies associates the opportunity to win life-changing […]
Houston native TJ Boyce is a “Jack of all trades” when it comes to the entertainment industry. He sings, raps, writes, produces and directs, not only music videos, but also movies. The multitalented artist’s song, “Black Woman,” is racing up the charts, being the most “added” single on Urban AC, but his latest production, “Mr. […]
Driving down Highway 288, you can either smell the good food cooking at Alfreda’s Soul Food, or your mind is just playing tricks on you from the delicious memories, forcing you to take a detour to stop at the small eatery on the corner of Almeda servicing the largest of appetites. Here, you can savor […]
