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FROM ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE SEBASTIAN JUNGER AND EMMY WINNER NICK QUESTED
Junger and Quested Offer an Intimate Portrait of the Syrian Civil War and Refugee Crisis “Packs a powerful punch of humanity…” — Variety
“Check your political, religious and ethnic leanings at the door. HELL ON EARTH will shift your perspective on the Syrian conflict.” — “Veronica Wake,” retired CIA officer and U.S. Army veteran
Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS
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Baa Baa Black Woman Have You Any Strength?
I read a status on Facebook the other day that said "Mama Pope is just another Angry Black Woman complaining about a Black Man"...
Clearly they didn't get it.
I have been long wanting to write about "Mama Pope's Monologue" since I watched the Season Finale, but didn't know exactly what to say. Until now. The words that Mama Pope spoke came from the core of a black woman's soul. From Black women having to watch their men and children whipped, sold off, raped, and humiliated all while having Read more [...]
Houston’s leading mentoring organization honors local influencers at 3rd annual Royal Tea Fundraiser
April 3, 2017 (Houston, Texas)- BEAUTY Mentoring is hosting their 3rd annual Royal High Tea fundraiser benefiting young girls between the ages of 9-18 in Houston and surrounding areas. Proceeds from this upscale event are used to further mentoring programs, education, scholarships, and community outreach activities in the Greater Houston Area. BEAUTY Mentoring has made an impact on the lives of 1,000 girls in the City of Houston. In addition to raising funds, the Royal Tea will also raise Read more [...]
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Can Destroy
It's not often that I say my Parents "Taught" me something that was wrong. For the most part, if anything, my parents definitely taught me the right way to live, they just might have not SHOWN me the correct way all the time. As I was eating lunch I saw a group of kids playing. The way they were speaking to each other was painful. They were so young and yet they spewed out so much negativity and hatred for each other. I thought to myself, "Some of these words will have a lasting effect on some of Read more [...]
Don’t Date a Work In Progress
Does it really have to be said that we are living in a world where social media is moving society? Exactly, however, every now and then you will get some one how has a huge platform post one of those shouting emojis with dumb logic and it began to trend on twitter. Because of who that person is, or their fan base, sometimes people don’t dispute the idiocy of said logic; or if they do, their voice is over powered by the masses. Here’s one and my opinion as to why it’s dumb. If you can think Read more [...]
Fear, Survivors Remorse, and Determination 72 hours After Fort Lauderdale
No training, nor any experience with guns or gun violence could prepare me for the fear I encountered January 6th at Fort Lauderdale Airport. In a country where we are spoon fed a fear of terrorism on what seems like a daily, your mind is subconsciously already on high alert. Sitting in Terminal 1 watching events unfold in the next terminal I felt a sense of safety. Sadden by the report of 1 known death at the time, I patiently waited for my flight to board. Before I knew it, shots were fired and Read more [...]
33
Tears wet my Pillow as I embarked on my 33rd trip around the Sun. All I could think of is how much pain, suffering, and anguish I have experienced or watch others experience in life. The deaths, the ice that humans are slowly morphing into. I clothes my eyes and pray that I do not wake in the morning.
33....What a throw away age. You are past your milestone, not quite mid, not near your next milestone. Just filled with anxiety and anxiousness of what the future holds. Just there, just blah.
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Calling All Art Lovers: ROMERO BRITTO EXHIBITION
ROMERO BRITTO EXHIBITION
An impressive collection by world-renowned artist Romero Britto will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Off the Wall Gallery at the Galleria in Houston, Texas. The exhibition previews January 14 and opens on Friday, January 20 with a series of live Artist Appearances through January 22. With an iconic style Britto is an international artist that uses vibrant, bold and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him. His playful Read more [...]
Sisters In Power: A Unique Panel Discussion
Sisters In Power brings influential women to Houston for a unique panel discussion!
Sisters in Power provides a thought provoking panel discussion with influential panelist, Elise Neal, Toya Wright, Tami Roman, Shaunie O’Neal, Vanna Collins, Wendi J. Turner & More!
November 9, 2016 (HOUSTON, Texas) – Sisters in Power(SIP) kicks off their tour in Houston on November 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM with a phenomenal panel of six influential women to discuss careers, business, gender equality and various Read more [...]
4 Solutions For A Generation That Doesn’t Want Relationships
There was a HuffPost article being shared on Facebook entitled: We Are the Generation That Doesn’t Want Relationships. My friends even shared the article. Every scroll showed a share where someone was stating how much truth the article shared. I agreed. The article read us for filth. So many cute ways she described our crazy when it comes to dating and relationships. She even stated that "We are a generation that doesn't want relationships because deep down we do." And while everyone was head nodding Read more [...]