Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
Based on the award-winning Newberry Medal book by Katherine Applegate, Disney’s THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN is a live-action story about a unique gorilla that reminds us of a friendship’s beauty, the power of visualization and the significance of the place one calls home. The film is available now and streaming exclusively on Disney+ for […]
The Netflix series Street Food Latin America features phenomenal stories of women who overcame tremendous obstacles yet chose to persevere towards their passion and dream. Food has always been a form of love and communication within my family, and I enjoy watching people of other cultures tell their stories through food too. Today, I want […]
One silver lining that I am learning to appreciate during this pandemic is the opportunity for all to receive resources virtually, versus the usual prerequisite of instruction offered in-person. Therefore the NFL and Nike have announced a new program titled 11-Online, which provides virtual instruction and training experiences by top NFL athletes, coaches, and trainers. […]
As a creative, I thoroughly enjoy hanging around artistic geniuses to grasp their thought process and how they visually see the world. Per a previous post, I shared my initial reaction to watching Beyonce’s film, BLACK IS KING, and being mesmerized by the whole production. Thankfully, we now have access to learn how the directors […]
If you follow TikTok music trends, rapper Jack Harlow’s single “What’s Poppins” has created a whirlwind among young and old fans. Therefore educators Callie Evans and Audri Williams collaborated on a video project produced by Overstreet Media Services to get their students hype for the new school year amid Covid-19. Teachers embrace a profession that […]
China Lee, a Jackson, MS producer at WLBT News, reported that James Timothy Norman has been arrested and charged with conspiracy in alleged murder-for-hire plot in the death of Andre Montgomery. Read more about the arrest here via WLBT. This news is heartbreaking and unbelievable to report. If you are a fan of the OWN series […]
Named as America’s first Black nighttime talk show host during the Civil Rights/Black Power Movement, Ellis Haizlip opened the door as a pioneer for many others to follow in his footsteps. The award-winning documentary MR. SOUL! – A FILM BY MELISSA HAIZLIP comes to theaters and over 50 virtual cinemas on August 28, 2020, and will showcase […]
First, let me say this, for anyone who feels triggered by the sexual connotation and lyrics presented in the single WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, please exit now. This post is not for you. It is understood that some people cannot handle women possessing the freedom to explicitly state in a song […]
Unbothered is an action word that is always in motion. It is forever changing and thriving upon the experiences we face in life that cause us to question our every move. As I get older, the magnitude of exercising this unique trait is beneficial to my progress. The seasoned folks used to say, “People will […]
As an African American in today’s society, if you ever need a reminder that your historic skin and culture is full of affluence, BLACK IS KING visually captivates this narrative with a profound emphasis. BLACK IS KING, a film by Beyoncé is absolutely breathtaking. The one word that comes to mind while watching this […]