Glitter&Gumbo sends our love and prayers to all who are affected by the ravaging wildfires that are currently overtaking homes and communities in the Los Angeles, California, area. Here is a list of some resources that can offer support or aid to those in need: Mental Health Assistance – 24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Emergency and […]
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New Year’s Day 2025: New Orleans Bourbon Street Tragedy
If you would like to donate funds to support the families of the victims visit the Greater New Orleans Foundation website or the United Way of Southeast Louisiana website. UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar. Visit WDSU News for more updates as this investigation continues. UPDATE: Local officials have now […]
Beyoncé Bowl: Queen Bey Solidifies Her Title As The Greatest Pop Star of The Century
Telling a Black woman “No” in a country where she must continually fight for her freedom is a recipe equivalent to not holding a beer but holding SirDavis whiskey and watching Beyoncé Wreck Shop on stage for those who say, “She ain’t Country!” The unmitigated gall of Country Music gatekeepers’ belief that they can stop […]
Netflix Film Premiere: The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight is such a powerful true story that honors phenomenal women who helped build the fabric of this country through their courage, determination, and genius ability to stir up some Good Trouble. Thank you for telling their story. May we remember their names and sacrifices so that they would no longer hide […]
The Special Needs Network Presents ‘Sweet 16’ Pink Pump Affair
The Special Needs Network proudly celebrated 16 years of dedicated service to families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities with a successful ‘Sweet 16’Pink Pump Affair milestone event. The commemorative celebration, held at the world-renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on May 19, 2024, was hosted by the esteemed award-winning journalist Pat Harvey from CBS 2 News. […]
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Raises Charitable Capital For Sentebale Foundation
Sentebale Co-Founder Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, hosted a few events this week in Florida to support Sentebale’s work with children and young people affected by poverty, inequality, and HIV/AIDS in southern Africa. A collaborative effort between Sentebale, innovative finance and philanthropy firm Lebec, and a group of U.S.-based philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and impact investors, […]
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: Six Workers Presumed Dead
The United States Coast Guard recently provided an update stating there are six construction workers presumably dead after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. Divers have transitioned from search and rescue to recovery operations. When the weather and conditions are safe, they will reenter the water to work on recovering […]
Women’s History Month: Frida, Kemba, & Shirley Film Review
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we can visually honor women who have gone before us, using their lives as an example that transcends the weight of the world that continuously attempts to limit our existence as exceptional human beings. Three unique yet profound film documentaries have arrived, and they will undoubtedly remind you that […]
FRIDA
“Frida,” the documentary that will showcase the genius of artist Frida Kahlo, is streaming on Prime Video on March 14, 2024, and coming soon to theaters in Mexico on May 9 via Cinépolis. From Director/Editor Carla Gutiérrez is an intriguing documentary style detailing the life of an artistic visionary whose work stands the test of […]
Vegan-ish Chronicles: Lava Bowl
Next up on our Vegan-ish Chronicles is a dish I adore from the Mediterranean restaurant CAVA. When I came across this establishment, it was a breath of fresh air to discover a fast food alternative that provides convenient meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Let’s face it: sometimes, after work, I may not feel like cooking […]