Tag Archive: houston

LIGHT IT UP BLUE!

Today, April 2nd, 2014 Is the seventh annual World Autism Awareness Day! Every year, autism organizations world-wide celebrate the day with multiple fundraising and awareness-raising events. This year, the autism community is asking you to track your celebrations throughout the world wide web by using social media "hashtags" such as: #AKA (Autism Kindness Acts), and #LIUB (Light It Up Blue). You can share your pictures and tweets by visiting the Autism Speaks Website. Autism is a disorder of Read more [...]

Matthew Knowles Parts with I.C.E. Artistry Showcase

It's So hard to say Goodbye! According to the I.C.E. Showcase Facebook page, the following message was written: "Hi All, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday!  Mathew Knowles of MusicWorld Entertainment and myself Ashley Brooks of I.C.E. Artistry have decided to part ways and pursue some other avenues individually.  However I.C.E. Artist Showcase will be back up and running VERY soon, with a NEW look, NEW venue, and RENEWED purpose! Thank you so much for your support of my showcase!  We Read more [...]

Want MORE Style Freedom? Beautiful Textures has the Key!

Flip Flop with Beautiful Textures’ New Texture Manageability System! There has been a loud cry of help from women with natural hair who want to wear their hair straight without damaging their curls. On the flip side, they want their curls to be more manageable, elongated, frizz free, and defined. Earlier this year, Beautiful Textures answered that cry by debuting their new Texture Manageability System (TMS) to the hair community. The Beautiful Textures Glam Squad has been travelling to select Read more [...]

Taren Guy’s Luv & Learn Your Hair Tour goes International!

Calling All UK Naturalistas! I have been a fan of YouTube Sensation Taren Guy ever since my big chop 4 long years ago. Last Fall she embarked on a multi city tour where she hosted discussions on natural hair health and social issues within the community to live audiences reaching hundreds of people per city. One of the stops she made was in my own city, Houston, TX! To add to the already awesome experience, I had the chance not only to meet her but to also interview her!   Now Read more [...]

Historical DiversAbility 5k Walk Run and Roll Oct. 2014

“October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but there are so many people that do not know that it is also DiversAbility Month” – Thelma Scott, Founder of BJE Read more [...]

DISHCRAWL MAKES ITS WAY TO MONTROSE!

National start-up guides Houston food lovers through four restaurants in one night! Dishcrawl takes food lovers on a gourmet Dishcrawl to four distinctive restaurants in one night. Dishcrawl will be exploring the culturally rich neighborhood of Montrose! Read more [...]

Jay-Z Holds Online Press Conference via Twitter

Mr. Carter (Jay-Z) Strategically Uses Social Media “@S_C_: Better Question, is it the last time?” In response to “Do you think #MCHG is the first time you‘ve changed the rules?” - @NickPokorzynski Read more [...]

Experience Houston as a Local

Ever wanted to experience a destination the same way the locals do? Well, a new Travel Startup entitled Localeur has successfully provided this service in Austin, TX and now has expanded to Houston, TX. Read more [...]