SZA and Babyface to Receive Honors at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
This week, it was announced that SZA and Babyface, two of the most influential artists in the R&B genre, will be honored at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. This recognition celebrates their significant contributions to the music industry and their impact on the genre, both of which have shaped the sound of R&B and hip-hop […]
Simone Biles Faces Family Tension Amid Birth Mother’s Controversial Remarks
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, is once again making headlines, but this time it’s not for her incredible athletic achievements. Instead, the spotlight is on a personal matter involving her biological mother, Shanon Biles. The controversy began when Shanon expressed a desire to reconcile with her daughter, despite having had little contact […]
Jaden Smith Caught in Relationship Drama: Photos Spark Cheating Allegations
Jaden Smith, the son of Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, has found himself at the center of controversy this week after photos surfaced that suggest he may have been unfaithful to his girlfriend. The 26-year-old actor and musician, known for his eclectic style and philosophical musings, is now facing public scrutiny […]
Reading Is Developmental
This is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in America if individuals cannot read, they are doomed to experience socio-economic failure. Therefore, in America socio-economic success is housed in an individual’s ability to read and comprehend. In fact, the ability to read and comprehend is one of the basic building block […]
THE STORMS BEFORE THE STORMS: THE AFTERMATH
By Travis McGee My condolences for any lives lost and my sympathy for the entire city of Houston for enduring another nightmare. Just one month into the hurricane Season and Houston has experienced two major storms thus far, Derecho and Beryl. However, the preparation for past and present storms remains the same even though the […]
AFSCME’S SAUNDERS ON HARRIS’ VP PICK:
By Lon Walls WASHINGTON, DC – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AF-SCME) President Lee Saunders released the following statement aft er Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate: “Tim Walz personifies what public service is all about: Doing for others and never leaving anyone behind. He […]
U.S. MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT RATES 2 TO 4 TIMES HIGHER
By Phil Helsel and Courtney Kube The number of sexual assaults in the U.S. military is likely two to four times higher than government estimates, according to a new study out of Brown University. The study, completed by the Costs of War Project at Brown University’s Watson Institute, compared Defense Department data on sexual assaults […]
THE DEVIL’S PROTEGES
America, on November 5th, 2024, let’s close the book on the wilds of the devil and his proteges, the MAGA Trump-ism Cult. No doubt about it, Trump’s governing policies are about Trump, and boldly against multi-cultural democracy. Of course, what else should we expect from a man that cheated his own brother, and his brother’s […]
BRUCE AUSTIN
BRUCE AUSTIN — APR 22, 1953 – AUG 13, 2024 Bruce Austin passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. Bruce was known for his unwavering kindness and generosity. His passion for his job as Special Assistant at Harris County Precinct One and dedication to his family will be remembered. He will be remembered fondly by […]
HAROLD EDWARD REED
HAROLD EDWARD REED – MAR 28, 1932 – AUG 12, 2024 By: Reed Family A visitation for Harold will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:25 AM at Payne Chapel AME Church, 2701 Lee St, Houston, TX 77026. A funeral service will occur Monday, August 19, 2024 from 11:30 AM to […]
