Tag Archive: lifestyle

NBA Star Anthony Davis and Raven Magwood Goodson Team Up to Give Us the Full Court Advantage on Finding Our Way Back with Finding Tony

Mental health remains profoundly misunderstood by society. Often, mental health and mental illness are erroneously conflated. When mental health is mentioned, many automatically assume the presence of some type of psychological disorder that leads to self-harm or harm to others. They tend to overlook the Tony Greene’s of the world who simply succumb to the pressures of grief, depression, and self-medication through alcohol or other vices. Read more [...]

The Vital Role of the Ethnic Vote in Shaping America’s Democracy

The ethnic vote matters profoundly in shaping the future of American democracy. It represents the voices of those who have fought for their right to be heard, brings critical perspectives to the political discourse, and reinforces the integrity of the democratic process. As we move forward, it is essential to honor and uplift the power of the ethnic vote, ensuring that all Americans have a stake in the nation's future. Read more [...]

6 Signs You are Dating a FB Who Thinks He’s a Good Guy

I know I'm a little late with this, seeing how we're all waiting on Season 3 of Insecure, however, the subject never dies and I personally feel like we let this one fly over our heads. In season two we saw a little more than we wanted to see with Tasha & Lawrence. At the end of the "never should have started situationship", Tasha tells Lawrence that he is the worst kind of guy: A F***Boy who thinks he's a good guy. What does this mean?

We mostly talk about guys in two extremes. Read more [...]

I Think I’ve Found The “Flu Shot” For Heartbreak

There are so many blogs, podcast, songs, and books that talk about love. They give advice from how to fall in love to how to get over a heartbreak. It's not the advice that I have a problem with, it's how it's given, like they have found the cure. None of it works. Let me say it again: NONE OF IT WORKS! If it worked, if there was a "cure" for love, everyone would be drinking the KoolAid.

Love to me is like the Flu. You have flu shots for preventative measures and you have medicine for healing. Read more [...]

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 [...]

Originator of the #SoGoneChallenge, Grammy Award-winning Monica to headline The 2nd Annual Black Heritage Festival

August 17, 2016 -Houston, TX-The Houston Black Heritage Music and Arts Festival is back for its 2nd year. The highly anticipated festival will be held on September 17, 2016 at Discover Green from 4pm-10pm.

The 2nd Annual Black Heritage Festival is a one day cultural event produced by the nonprofit 501c3 tax exempt organization, "The Foundation for Black Heritage and Culture". The festival features speakers, exhibits, musicians, artists, poets and craftspeople locally and nationally. The festival Read more [...]

Love Me Ugly

Everyone has a preference, maybe he likes thick women, maybe she likes men with beards. Maybe she doesn't like short guys, maybe he doesn't like women with short hair. Either way someone will always be beautiful to someone and someone will always be ugly to someone. What you deem ugly doesn't matter, because if a man is ugly to a woman, he can make her laugh and feel safe and he's no longer ugly anymore. Same for women, some qualities make men who would otherwise see her as unattractive start to Read more [...]

5 Lessons You Learn About Marriage From The Outside Looking In

If you follow me on social media, then you are probably aware that I was just in North Carolina celebrating the 5th Anniversary of some really good friends of mine. To see people value marriage is like a cold glass of water in today's desert society. This blog has NOTHING to do with them or their marriage. Their event was simply the muse behind it. They inspired me to have this conversation.

With that being said, you don't have to be married for marriage to teach you some very important lessons. Read more [...]

Why Being 40 & Single Might Not Be Such A Bad Idea

Women and men share a different vantage point on singleness. For the most part, if you are a woman and you are approaching 40 and you are single you might as well wear a scarlet A on your chest. Poor you, the lonely unloved soul that's tortured everyday by looking at happy affectionate couples. Your singleness is your own fault and the guy you passed over is living happily ever after, along with the jerk you gave a chance. Singleness for a woman is the ultimate ugly. Now If you are in a dilemma right Read more [...]

Houston Fashion Designer Launches The DEANNAMICHEL Collection

Houston fashion designer Deanna Laster will bring an eclectic blend of classic and cutting edge fashions to the runway as she unveils her women’s apparel line, The DEANNAMICHEL Collection.This invitation-only event, with sponsorships from Style on Demand, The Root Boutique Hair Salon and LAMIK Beauty, will take place 3-6 p.m. on February 28 at a private venue. The fashion showcase will give attendees the first look at the emerging designer’s highly anticipated clothing line. Pieces from her DEANNAMICHEL Read more [...]