Star-Studded Extravaganza: KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2023 Shines Bright with A-List Celebrities and Dazzling Performances
[Photo: 102.7 KIIS] The holiday season in Los Angeles got a glamorous boost as the KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2023 unfolded at a glittering venue, drawing a constellation of A-list celebrities and delivering a night of unforgettable performances. Among the notable attendees were Grammy-winning artist Miguel and hip-hop icon Flavor Flav, turning the event into […]
Boosie Badazz Demands $200K from Rod Wave for Unauthorized Song Sampling
[Photo: YouTube/Boosie Badazz | Prince Williams/Wireimage] In a recent turn of events in the music industry, rapper Boosie Badazz has reportedly demanded a whopping $200,000 from fellow artist Rod Wave for allegedly sampling his song “Long Journey” without obtaining proper permission. The dispute has escalated quickly, with Boosie threatening legal action if Rod Wave fails […]
Beyoncé and India Arie Navigate the Complexities of Colorism
[Photo: Harry Wad] In the dynamic world of celebrity culture, two powerhouse Black artists, Beyoncé and India Arie, have recently found themselves at the intersection of fame and criticism over their skin tones. Beyoncé isn’t the first to face this challenge; back in 2013, India Arie encountered a similar controversy. These incidents highlight a broader […]
Color Stories: JeffriAnne Wilder Explores Colorism Through Beyoncé Controversy
[Photo: JeffriAnne Wilder] In a society that often grapples with the complexities of race and beauty standards, the conversation around colorism remains a pertinent and pressing issue. Renowned sociologist and author JeffriAnne Wilder, known for her groundbreaking work on race and gender, has recently delved into the discourse surrounding Beyoncé’s appearance, shedding light on the […]
Geneva Thomas Speaks Out On Beyoncé’s Evolving Image
[Photo: alumni.msu.edu] In a recent Instagram post, Geneva Thomas, a prominent New York-based media executive and self-proclaimed Beyoncé fan, stirred the social media pot by expressing her thoughts on the singer’s latest appearance. Thomas, known for her candid commentary on pop culture, pointed out a perceived dissonance between Beyoncé’s public image and the essence of […]
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
By: Shelley McKinley Everyone involved was all smiles and holiday cheer at the 54th Annual Breakfast With Santa held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Blue Triangle Community center. This was a joint effort between the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. of Houston and the Blue Triangle MultiCultural Association, Inc., led by Charlotte K. Bryant, […]
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Every senior at H.I.S.D.’s Carnegie Vanguard is admitted to college with 95% matriculating to four-year institutions. Every single senior. First generation college bound students from very low-income families. Students with less than exemplary grades. Even uncertain students who are not convinced of the value of higher education are expected to try, and each of them […]
POLITICS WITHOUT HONOR
Politics without honor is like celebrating Christmas without honoring Jesus Christ, because Christ is the reason for the season. Therefore, we must spiritually try to understand why there is so much ungodliness in politics. Apparently, it’s because families, churches, and schools are not effective in their respective ordained roles. Families are not teaching and exampling […]
HARRIS COUNTY APOLOGIZES
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Tuesday, Dec. 5, will announce Commissioners Court will vote on a resolution to recognize the African American soldiers and apologize to their families for the miscarriage of justice during the 1917 Camp Logan Riots in Houston. “… On behalf of our region, Harris County Commissioners Court […]
BLACK JOURNALISTS SNEAKER NIGHT
By: N. L. Preston The Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) hosted its annual Scholarship and Fundraising Gala was held at the historic Eldorado Ball Room in Third Ward. The evening turned out to be a “Who’s Who” event, mixing media pioneers, up-and-comers and college students all under one roof as they celebrated accomplishments, […]
