Moana LUU, a Martinican entrepreneur, global creative leader, brand architect, media expert and philanthropist launches MANLUU, an American fashion house showcasing luxurious interpretations of creole culture. The debut collection from the House of Manluu places emphasis on the evolution of Creole jewelry and honors the rich, diverse cultural tapestry of the French West Indies. “My […]
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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Review
Glitter&Gumbo received an opportunity to watch the premiere episode of Bravo’s new housewives series, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, airing on Wednesday, November 11, from 10:00 – 11:15 p.m. ET/PT. The unique theme I noticed that’s being highlighted besides taping in a new city is religion. Many of us may not be aware that […]
Shaken, But Not Stirred: A Covid-19 Reflection
Just call me a rebel; I love God and trap music. My faith is stable; however, if you come at me sideways, I might be tempted to curse you out. Imperfect people are primed to be representatives of Christ when we’re authentically human. So when I say I’m a Christian, just know my relationship with […]
Glitter&Gumbo’s Top 3 WAP Premiere Moments
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 […]
The Beauty of Being Unbothered
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 […]
Congratulations Nicki Minaj!
I’m case you missed it, Nicki Minaj publicly announced via the World Wide Web that she is pregnant with her first child. A maternity photo shoot, deemed with the authentic Nicki Minaj style, enhanced her lovely glow and baby bump. Congratulations Nicki and may you peacefully embrace this walk towards motherhood. View Nicki’s maternity photos […]
Black Is King: A Film By Beyonce
Congratulations to Beyoncé on receiving the BET Humanitarian Award for her years of impactful philanthropic service. In honor of our symbolic history, Beyonce Knowles-Carter created a film to unearth the richness of our culture. BLACK IS KING will arrive via streaming July 31st on the Disney+ digital channel. Originally produced to coincide with the release […]
Honoring Juneteenth
Happy Juneteenth Day! Many adults may not know or understand the implications of why June 19th is celebrated across the country. In 1863 Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Procalamation declaring freedom for all slaves. However, it wasn’t until two years later on June 19, 1865 when slaves residing in Galveston, Texas, learned about their newfound […]
The Breonna Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund
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 […]
Blackout Tuesday
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 […]










