Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
In my other profession, I am known to be what they call a “Black Unicorn” walking around on earth. This unique term is used when someone recognizes you as being the first black ___________ (insert career) that they have encountered in their lifetime. In some parts of the country, Black men and women that choose […]
The City of Houston hosted the public viewing and final homegoing celebration for George Floyd June 8-9, 2020 at the Fountain of Praise church. During the funeral service Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner, paid homage to the Jack Yates High School graduate and vowed to bring about change through formative action to prevent another senseless killing […]
The University of Louisville recently announced in collaboration with the its Black Student Union, a Breonna Taylor Memorial Scholarship Nursing Fund. The scholarship is a four-year renewable award that will cover full tuition and fees. Future recipients of this honor are focused on the demographic of a Black female Kentucky resident. In case you may […]
Did you know that some states allow their residents to register to vote online? Glitter&Gumbo would like to contribute a convenient resource for all to access if you desire to make a difference with your political voice. View the pdf document below and download to share with others. If your state is not listed, online […]
One day when I was sitting in my Journalism college course, one of the biggest potential stories on campus occurred, and everyone was dying to get the inside scoop. A white male on one of the university’s sports teams called one of his black teammates the N-word, and all hell broke loose. My journalism professor […]
Glitter&Gumbo stands with you in solidarity as we pause on June 2, 2020, to bring light towards the disparaging treatment of the Black community and race. I’m dealing with grief right now due to the death of my child’s father, so lately I haven’t had the energy to write or post on the website. As […]
It’s time for a second edition of Glitter With Soul to highlight some of the hottest tunes that has our ears buzzing. Hopefully you’ll find a tune or two to keep you in a good vibes zone too. Chloe x Halle – “Do It” I am so proud of this sister duo better known […]
Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2020 on the accomplishment of completing your high school academic requirements, and not allowing a pandemic to stop you from celebrating this great achievement. Although it would have been ideal to walk across the stage wearing your graduation regalia, with family and friends in attendance screaming your name, all […]
Webster’s dictionary defines the word Born as -brought into life by the process of birth, having certain qualities or characteristics from the time of birth, or brought into existence. The word Win is defined as – to achieve victory in a fight, contest, game, etc. , or to get (something) by effort. When you put […]
While enjoying the sounds of DJ D-Nice in Club Quarantine After Dark, he abruptly announced that he would be closing his set early. Constant messages were popping up on his phone with the news of Andre Harrell’s death. At that moment, shock and disbelief hit us all. As founder of Uptown Records, Andre Harrell revolutionized […]