The National Weather Service and local officials are urging Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines to prepare for potential flooding and strong winds to occur from the impact of Hurricane Laura. Currently categorized as a Hurricane due to 75mph winds, Hurricane Laura is scheduled to make landfall as a category 3 storm. Thus far, evacuation orders have […]
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iWork Houston Virtual Hiring Expo
If you’re in need of a job and desire an interview opportunity, the WorkFaith Connection will host a virtual hiring expo for the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. The iWork Houston Hiring Expo will take place virtually on August 25, from 9:00am – 4:00pm and will include live chats with top employers from industries such as: • […]
The Power of Black Storytelling – Roundtable With “Black Is King” Directors
As a creative, I thoroughly enjoy hanging around artistic geniuses to grasp their thought process and how they visually see the world. Per a previous post, I shared my initial reaction to watching Beyonce’s film, BLACK IS KING, and being mesmerized by the whole production. Thankfully, we now have access to learn how the directors […]
Georgia Teachers Keep Their Creativity Poppin’ Amid Covid-19
If you follow TikTok music trends, rapper Jack Harlow’s single “What’s Poppins” has created a whirlwind among young and old fans. Therefore educators Callie Evans and Audri Williams collaborated on a video project produced by Overstreet Media Services to get their students hype for the new school year amid Covid-19. Teachers embrace a profession that […]
The Beauty of Being Unbothered
Unbothered is an action word that is always in motion. It is forever changing and thriving upon the experiences we face in life that cause us to question our every move. As I get older, the magnitude of exercising this unique trait is beneficial to my progress. The seasoned folks used to say, “People will […]
To School, Or Not To School, That Is The Question
The 2019-2020 school year ended in a manner, unlike anything I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. Parents, teachers, administrators, and more are making decisions across the country that will impact our children’s educational path in the upcoming school year. The following podcast episode shares my experience and decision as a parent to assist my child’s […]
Prayers For Tamar Braxton
It is being reported that Tamar Braxton is in the hospital. I will not state any further details on what officially happened until we receive information from her immediate family or reps. Traci Braxton is asking us to pray for her family and that I will do. We will provide any further updates on her […]
Breonna Taylor Update
The Social Justice Organization, Until Freedom, led a group of protesters in Louisville, KY to demand justice for Breonna Taylor on Tuesday, July 14. The group included Houston’s own Trae The Truth, Porsha Williams, Yandy Smith, Tamika D. Mallory and more. 87 protesters were arrested on 3 charges at the home of Kentucky AG Daniel […]
What’s Taking So Long? LMPD Report Reveals The Depth Of Breonna Taylor’s Case
As an observer and lover of data, I was quite anxious to review the Louisville Metro Police Department’s OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) transparency report that is available to the public online. Most of this knowledge may not be surprising or new to many, but I observed some significant vital points that may address why it […]
Black Is King: A Film By Beyonce
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 […]