Shine Like Glitter, Serve Like Gumbo
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Netflix will globally premiere ‘BECOMING’ an original documentary feature about the life of former First Lady Michelle Obama on May 6, 2020. Oh how I adore, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her journey towards becoming and evolving into the woman we see today. I distinctly remember running to the bookstore to grab her memoir ‘BECOMING’ and […]
Didn’t we almost have it all? In case you missed last night’s rematch of music producer genius Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Teddy Riley, I have a short recap. Ever so smooth, Babyface brought out skittles, red Kool-Aid, and a guitar to match his unbothered effervescence with flair. Teddy Riley kept it simple, but had battery […]
As a lover of architectural structures, my eyes were enlightened by the artistry of Canadian architectural and interior designer, Ferris Rafauli, as he oversaw the new home design of Toronto’s hip-hop rapper phenom Drake. This home masterpiece project was in the works for a total of six years and began when Drake was 27-years-old. Drake states […]
Russell Simmons held a Def Comedy Jam: Healing Through Laughter COVID-19 relief fund on Facebook with host Cedric The Entertainer. A plethora of comedians and even Usher Raymond stopped by to show love to the community and essential workers impacted by this pandemic. To our amazing surprise, female comedian Tiffany Haddish brought on a very […]
Actress Lovie Simone (Greenleaf) plays the lead role of Selah in Amazon Studies upcoming film SELAH AND THE SPADES. Amazon Studios will premiere the film On Prime April 17, 2020 starring Lovie Simone, Celeste O’Connor, Jharrel Jerome with Jesse Williams and Gina Torres. Watch the trailer and view the synopsis below. Film Synopsis: In the […]