Maya Angelou Becomes The First Black Woman To Appear On The U.S. Quarter
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…
The Biden Administration Extends Pause On Student Loan Repayments
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…
Dear Mr. President: The Biden Administration Responds To My Student Loans Forgiveness Inquiry
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…
The Astroworld Festival Tragedy Is Now An Active Criminal Investigation
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…
Home Sweet Home: An Inspiring Docu-Series From Ava DuVernay
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…
Global Creative Leader Moana Luu Launches MANLUU To Showcase Creole Luxury
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…
In Memoriam of George Floyd
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…
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…
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”…
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…