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The United States Mint (Mint) has begun shipping the first coins in the American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program. Maya Angelou is the first Black woman and the initial coin to kick off the series circulating in late January and early February 2022. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) is the House sponsor who led this American Women […]
The White House just released a statement extending the pause on student loan repayments through May 1, 2022. This major announcement is a massive relief to approximately 41 million American borrowers expected to resume payments after January 31, 2022. This latest pause is the third extension that President Biden has mandated through the Department of […]
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 […]
World-renowned rapper and Houstonian Travis Scott’s annual Astroworld Festival kicked off in Houston, Texas, with several local community events leading up to a two-day concert event scheduled to run November 5-6, 2021, at NRG Park. Unfortunately, the November 5 day one concert with headliner Travis Scott performing to close out the night ended in tragedy […]
Glitter&Gumbo had the distinct pleasure of reviewing a thought provocative documentary titled “Home Sweet Home” created by Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated executive producer Ava DuVernay premiering Friday, October 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. The synopsis of each episode of “Home Sweet Home” follows two families who lead different backgrounds for a life-changing experience. These families […]
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 […]
Glitter&Gumbo is paying homage to Houstonian George Floyd, whose life was taken on May 25, 2020, by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who was founded guilty of murder by the court of law. Many activists, families, and human beings across the world took to the streets of their respective communities to shout, “Enough is enough” […]
Correction: Curtis “50Cent” Jackson and the G-Unity Foundation made an initial donation of $300,000, which will be matched by the school district for a total of $600,000 towards the entrepreneur program. Curtis “50-Cent” Jackson is making a significant impact in the community after announcing his residency within the Bayou City. During a recent press conference […]
Congratulations to GRAMMY® and Stellar Award-winning artist and newlywed Kierra Sheard-Kelly on the release of her new memoir, “Big, Bold, and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You to Be” available via Zondervan publishing through Amazon and other bookstore outlets. Kierra Sheard-Kelly shares her hard-won advice on body positivity, spiritual self-care, goal setting, finding your […]
WorkFaith has announced iWork Spring 2021, a virtual two-day hiring event dedicated to Bridging the Skills Gap in America and getting the frontlines back to work. The event, which takes place , includes sessions with key leaders of essential businesses, virtual one-on-one meetings with employers, practice interviews, group coaching, and private prayer sessions. “With everything […]