THE LAW
Only the laws of God are perfect. Thus, God’s laws are designed to convert us, make us wise, and spiritually enlighten us. Manmade laws are imperfect because of human fragilities, and above all, sin. The Gospel Writer Paul says it best: “Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the […]
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
We like to say everything is bigger in Texas. Bigger skies. Bigger stories. Bigger business. Bigger prison systems. Especially our prison systems. Texas is so legendary that the word itself has become slang in Norway. To Norwegians, “Texas” is a word that is included in everyday conversation. Their phrase “Der var helt texas!” (That was […]
SHARLA LYN’NELL ROGERS 9/15/72 – 2/5/24
Lester and Allene Rogers welcomed their baby girl, Sharla Lyn’Nell Rogers, on September 15, 1972. She was reared in the Acres Homes community and educated in the Aldine Independent School District where she was a 1990 graduate of Eisenhower High School. She would go on to earn a degree in music education from Houston Baptist […]
55 YEAR JOURNEY
By Cheryl Hackett The entrance of the restaurant sets a tone as the rich eclectic soundscapes of jazzy, pop, and classic rhythms are played throughout as customers sway to the sounds and blends of New Orleans. The birthright of this establishment is soon to embark upon pushing the Creole cuisine across communities for fifty-five years […]
Super Bowl 2024: A Celebration of Diversity and Star Power in Advertising
[Courtesy Photo] The 2024 Super Bowl transcended its role as the pinnacle of American football to spotlight the cultural zeitgeist, with commercials becoming as eagerly anticipated as the game itself. This year’s ads were a testament to diversity and star power, particularly showcasing the talents of black celebrities who brought their unique flair to millions […]
Usher’s Super Bowl Performance: A Spotlight on Non-Payment Tradition
[Photo: Getty] In an intriguing revelation surrounding Super Bowl LVIII, Usher, the celebrated R&B and pop icon, delivered a sensational halftime show without receiving a traditional paycheck for his performance. This practice, as it turns out, is not an anomaly but a longstanding standard within the Super Bowl’s entertainment paradigm. The NFL, which organizes this […]
Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: A Memorable Night of Music and Unity
Photo: (Harry How / Getty Images) Usher’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl was an event that will go down in history as a showcase of incredible talent, unity, and unforgettable entertainment. The moment the stage lit up, it was clear the audience was in for a special evening. Usher, a master of both vocals […]
Andra Day Delivers Powerful Performance of the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl 2024
[Andra Day singing at the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024. Photo: CBS] In a moment that united and electrified millions, Andra Day, the acclaimed “Rise Up” singer, graced the field of the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to perform the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of […]
“THE PIANO LESSON”
PROVOKES THE POWER OF LEGACY, the Ensemble theatre proudly presents “ e Piano Lesson,” as the third production of its 47th Season, “Legacy Alive: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” “ e Piano Lesson,” winner of the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is the fourth play in August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle/ Century Cycle. Set in […]
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
We like to say everything is bigger in Texas. Bigger skies. Bigger stories. Bigger business. Bigger prison systems. Especially our prison systems. Texas is so legendary that the word itself has become slang in Norway. To Norwegians, “Texas” is a word that is included in everyday conversation. eir phrase “Der var helt texas!” ( at […]
