A Black mother shares her experience of witnessing two Black children being disrespected by a Rosita character at the Sesame Place Philadelphia theme park. Check out my podcast Mommaz With Attitude, and a video of the incident with resources below. [spreaker type=player resource=”episode_id=50611621″ width=”100%” height=”200px” theme=”light” playlist=”false” playlist-continuous=”false” chapters-image=”true” episode-image-position=”right” hide-logo=”false” hide-likes=”false” hide-comments=”false” hide-sharing=”false” hide-download=”true”] […]
Author: Angela Cherise
Soul Glitter: Danielle Ponder’s Debut Album SOME OF US ARE BRAVE
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to open our hearts as we relish with our ears a reckoning of sound that will infiltrate our spirit with truth. A meteoric rising Rochester, New York native Danielle Ponder will awaken your mind with her upcoming debut album, SOME OF US ARE BRAVE, when it releases on August 26, […]
Lifetime’s “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” Premieres Saturday, July 9
“Judge me if you dare…” Flowers in the Attic – Olivia Foxworth For some strange reason, I couldn’t understand why when I was a little girl, I became engrossed with the 1987 classic “Flowers in the Attic.” Watching the depths, Olivia Foxworth would go to keep her grandchildren locked inside an attic made me wish […]
Houston “Truffle Sauce” Screening Spreads Human Trafficking Awareness
Glitter&Gumbo attended an insightful Houston screening of the “Truffle Sauce,” film which highlights the ramifications of Human Trafficking in our society. Houston natives Isaac Yowman (Director/Cinematographer) and Shannan E. Johnson (Writer/Executive Producer) are working fearlessly to spread awareness of this “Truffle Sauce” short film with an 8-stop tour in H-Town. This collaborative effort is a […]
Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts Family STEM Event and “Lightyear” Screening
In collaboration with NASA, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff hosted an evening of STEM activities tonight for military families and local STEM students and their families at the United States Naval Observatory. Joining the celebration, which culminated in the screening of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” were stars Keke Palmer and Uzo […]
“Baddies South” Houston Premiere
Glitter&Gumbo pulled up to the Zeus Network’s “Baddies South” red carpet premiere in Houston on Sunday, June 12. BADDIES SOUTH is the newest original series on the Zeus Network starring Natalie Nunn, Persuasion, Jela, Bri, Rollie Polie, Anne Moore, Slim, and Chrisean Rock. The series is airing now with episode one in full swing, pun […]
“Buzz Lightyear” World Premiere
Voice talent, filmmakers, and special guests blaze the Red Carpet at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre to celebrate Pixar Animation Studios’ 26th feature film, “Lightyear.” Check out a few cast members sharing their experience with the film and a sneak peek courtesy of Disney/Pixar. “Lightyear” opens in theaters June 17, 2022. Members of the voice cast […]
Free Brittney Griner Houston Rally
Two-time Olympic Gold medalist and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner received an official declaration from Mayor Sylvester Turner that June 6 is Brittney Griner Day in the City of Houston. Unfortunately, however, Brittney will not be able to celebrate this historic achievement because she is currently sitting in a Russian prison. And today, June 7, 2022, […]
Watch Billy Porter’s Directorial Feature Debut “Anything’s Possible” July 22 On Prime Video
World renowned actor and Broadway star, Billy Porter, shall now add the title of Director to his multitude of accomplishments. Porter’s first directorial feature debut, “Anything’s Possible” premieres exclusively on Prime Video July 22 starring Starring Eva Reign, Abubakr Ali, and Renée Elise Goldsberry. The coming-of-age romance “Anything’s Possible” is written by Ximena García Lecuona. […]
Robb Elementary Tragedy: If The Children Are Our Future, Why Won’t You Save Them?
A Texas Teacher Response On September 11, 2001, I distinctly remembered standing in a bright but gloomy school hallway comforting a colleague. She expressed her fear of our school, community, and the country becoming a target against those whose hearts fill with hate. Watching the Twin Towers fall on television and then having to explain […]