CRAZY PEOPLE CARRYING GUNS!
By Billy “Hollywood” Groves While the expression “ There seems to be a lot of crazy people carrying guns and using them in America might appear to be a harsh declaration, the outsized number of unexplainable, irrational shooting incidents seems to support this startling statement. When every day we see that gun violence is so […]
FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is about living as a child of God in the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not the spiritual darkness of the devil in the world: “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering […]
CIVIC LEADER D.N. BENFORD PASSES AT 94
By Myrian Orea The Rev. D.N. Benford Sr., the longest-serving pastor of a single church and among the city’s most influential leaders, died Monday in a local hospital. He was 94. Benford pastored the 109-year-old Rising Star Mission Baptist Church, 302 N. Oak St., for 73 years before falling ill and dying at HCA Houston […]
WHY CAN’T JOHNNY READ?
Johnny cannot read because his socio-economic family environment is dysfunctional. Additionally, Johnny can’t read because his school and neighborhood environments are socioeconomically dysfunctional. More importantly, we all know that Johnny’s school environment is dysfunctional, educationally as well as socially. Of course, this is not occurring by happenstance, it is by systematic design. Hence, if Johnny […]
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HUMAN TRAFFICKING
By Raven Lolia Human trafficking is a global problem that remains unresolved. Why is that? Many individuals believe that trafficking and modern-day slavery are topics you might only hear about in an episode of a television drama. Little do we realize the United States is one of the top countries with the highest rates of […]
DOJ ANNOUNCES $139M SETTLEMENT
By: Alexander Mallin, Pierre Thomas and Jack Date The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced it has reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBI in its failures to investigate allegations of sexual abuse. “For decades, Lawrence […]
From Rap Queen to Entertainment Icon: The Rise of Queen Latifah
[Photo: Sophy Holland/CBS] As parents, ensuring the health and well-being of your family is a top priority. You want to ensure that everyone stays happy, active, and healthy. One essential aspect of maintaining a healthy family is ensuring that everyone has regular dental checkups. At Dr. Brian L. Porter DDS in Baytown, we understand that […]
Nina Simone: The Legendary High Priestess of Soul Continues to Inspire Creative Minds
Nina Simone, the iconic singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist, remains a potent source of inspiration for artists and activists alike, decades after her passing in 2003. Known as the “High Priestess of Soul,” Simone’s unique blend of musical genres, fearless advocacy for civil rights, and uncompromising authenticity have cemented her legacy as one of […]
Tributes Pour In for Rapper Chris King After His Tragic Death in Nashville
[Photo: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images] NASHVILLE, TN – Tributes are flooding in from friends, collaborators, and fans after the tragic death of rapper Chris King. The 32-year-old musician was shot and killed early Saturday morning, April 20, following an attempted robbery, according to a statement from the Metro Nashville Police Department. Authorities reported that King […]
Drake’s Early Stardom: From Child Actor to Music Icon
[Photo: Prince Williams] Aubrey Drake Graham, widely known as Drake, has made an indelible mark on the music industry. However, before his rise as a global hip-hop and R&B sensation, he first captured the hearts of audiences as a child actor on the Canadian television series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” This article delves into Drake’s […]
