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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, […]
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 […]
GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Erica Campbell releases new music titled “POSITIVE” available on all streaming platforms via the My Block Inc./SRG-ILS Group label imprint. “POSITIVE” is the lead single from Erica’s upcoming third studio album, which is scheduled for release on September 23rd. The song “POSTIVE” was written by Erica Campbell, Warryn Campbell, and Juan Winans and produced by Warryn Campbell for My […]
The new Apple original limited series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey” starring Oscar-nominated Samuel L. Jackson is a brilliant piece of work to behold. Premiering March 11, 2022, on AppleTV+, viewers will indeed experience as Choreographer, Director, and Producer Debbie Allen states, “We get to see a vulnerable side of Samuel L. Jackson,” and […]
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: As of July 2022, I received a letter via mail stating my student loans are forgiven and I am free from student loan debt! Hallelujah. One day in college, my journalism professor began his lecture with news of the hottest scandal on campus occurring and asked for any interview takers. He warned […]
Suppose you’re an avid viewer and fan of the Real Housewives of Atlanta series on the BRAVO television network. If so, it’s no secret that Porsha Williams’ engagement to Simon Guobadia became an uproar in May 2021 when the internet, airwaves, and television screens abruptly spread with opinions concerning this astonishing announcement. Read here for […]
The 2021 “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” returns with more star power on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on BET. A newly announced lineup of performers includes Young Thug, Gunna, Bia, Lil Jon, Baby Keem, and Isaiah Rashad. Hip Hop powerhouses Trina, Jermaine Dupri, and Remy Ma, alongside R&B superstar Tank, are slated to present. Rap legend Big Daddy […]
Yvette Hayward, President and Producer of the African American Literary Awards (AALAS) announces that the 17th Annual African American Literary Awards will be virtually celebrated for the 2nd year in a row on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 7:00pm. Due to the pandemic, the awards show will be held via Zoom and streamed via Streamyard […]
What do you do when you place a bet on someone, and you lose? Do you blame yourself and your actions? Or do you question the person who appeared to have your best interests at heart yet failed to deliver your dreams as promised? If you haven’t been hiding under a rock lately, notable media […]
NFL NEWS In the lead up to the Dallas – Tampa Bay Kickoff game in Tampa on Thursday, September 9, the NFL will host a series of community and service events to celebrate the start of the league’s long-awaited season. From local efforts to fight hunger, events that honor our military members, and community greening projects, […]