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” […]
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50Cent Donates $300,000 To Houston Youth
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 […]
Kierra Sheard-Kelly Releases New Memoir, “Big, Bold, and Beautiful: Owning the Woman God Made You To Be”
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 […]
iWork Spring 2021 Virtual Two-Day Hiring Event
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 […]
The 52nd NAACP Image Awards Winners
The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards winners during a special LIVE broadcast Saturday, March 27th at 8/7c, on BET and simulcast across ViacomCBS networks including CBS for its first time. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked-off the night in a special recorded message highlighting the importance of the […]
Oprah Interviews Amanda Gorman on “The Oprah Conversation,” Friday, March 26, on Apple TV+
On Friday, March 26, Oprah Winfrey sits down with Amanda Gorman — the inspirational 23-year-old inaugural poet, author, and activist — on “The Oprah Conversation,” exclusively on Apple TV+. “Amanda Gorman is a young woman who stepped into a moment in history with enormous grace and dignity,” said Oprah Winfrey. “I was enthralled by her […]
Robin Roberts Presents Gospel Biopic “Mahalia” Premiering April 3 On Lifetime
Lifetime’s highly anticipated gospel biopic Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia, will premiere Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 PM ET/PT. An impressive list of Broadway stars including Tony® nominee Joaquina Kalukango (Slave Play), Jason Dirden (Fences), Olivia Washington(The Butler) and Rob Demery (Lovecraft Country) join the film which is directed by Tony® Award-winner Kenny Leon and stars Tony Award nominee, SAG and Grammy® Award winning actress Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New […]
IRS Extends Filing Deadline To June 15th For The State Of Texas
Knowing that the state of Texas has endured an unprecedented crisis beyond our wildest imagination, the IRS has released some much needed news in the form of disaster relief. The entire state of Texas will receive an extended deadline to file various individual and business taxes by June 15, 2021. People and businesses will also […]
Beyoncé & Adidas Offer Disaster Relief For Winter Storm Residents
Beyoncé and her BeyGOOD Foundation are teaming up with Adidas to offer support for residents affected by the recent Winter Storm. Significant damage to property and loss of food, water, and life have impacted many in Texas and surrounding areas. As always, Beyoncé is willing to use her heart of philanthropy to support people across […]
Step Aside Houston Because Texas, We Have A Problem
When meteorologists forecasted an impending winter storm for the state of Texas, we didn’t anticipate the debacle of losing power as the temperature drops beyond our state-setting record dreams. Houstonians are quite familiar with having power outages during hurricane season when the temperature is 90 degrees and above. But losing electricity and embarking upon the […]