Poetry Corner: God Gave Me to You
As Adam and Eve, I was created for you to love me. God saw the need only my beating heart could fulfill. Your rib cages my love in protection, Still allowing it to flow freely to give…
Deidre Mathis Opens Nation’s First African-American Hotel
Hostel Name: Wanderstay Location: 4018 Chartres St Houston, TX 77004 Wanderstey sleeps 27 and is equipped with an entertainment room, a kitchen, multiple bathrooms and themed rooms that pay homage to Houston institutions, such as NASA and the Houston…
Studying Black Identity in South Africa Transformed My Worldview
https://youtu.be/m8QKlZHri38 My name is Chiagoziem “Sylvester” Agu. I’m 20, a sophomore of Albany State University, majoring in biology, a member of theAlpha Phi fraternity, with aspirations of pursuing a medical degree in cardiology. A few months ago,…
Breaking the Silence
Mental illness, domestic violence and child abuse all go hand in hand. One leading to the other. Over the decades, we as people of color have suffered and ignored the hurt we inflict on each other. I…
Royalty: Know and Raise the Value of The King and Queen in You
We as queens and kings have stopped wearing our crowns or aren’t aware we possessed one at all. It’s not about the swag or the sway of your ass. Royalty is a mentality. Regal exudes from your…
Who Can I Run To?
Who can I run to when I come home to my apartment but can’t get in, my entry stopped once again, cuz of the color of my skin? A white woman standing at the front door is…
Entertainment Publicist Alicia Gooding Chats ‘Hustle in Brooklyn’
Being in the entertainment industry and being a creativepreneur is all about hustle. The income that you can make in the industry is limitless is you have the drive, passion and know how to hustle. The new…
M.E.I. Recordings Builds Empire, Supports, Promotes Music & Film
Music. Entertainment. Imagination. M.E.I. Recordings was founded by Meikhel in 2017. Their growing roster includes Pop/R&B sensation, Cameron Dietz. The company is dedicated to discovering artists and elevating their careers from local fame to worldwide stardom. We…
Film Producers, Deon and Roxanne Taylor, Chat on Film Industry
The LA Film School in Los Angeles was a full house on the evening of Friday, November 30. Industry professionals along with students participated in the NAACP screening of the film, Traffik. The evening began with a…