Dana Jackson

The Houston Texans’ season completely fell apart in 2013 and they went from 1st to worst in the league. As embarrassing as it was, there was a bright spot, one could argue. Their less than stellar performance as a team garnered them the overall 1st pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Decisions, decisions. What to […]

Kevin Durant gave an incredibly emotional speech last as he accepted his NBA MVP award. Durant thanked his family, specifically his brothers for all of their support and love. But the tears in the room began to flow when him spoke of the unconditional love of his mother whom he says is the ‘real MVP’! […]

A New York school principal has been accused of having sex with co-workers and a student’s parent, during school hours.  Some may not be surprised given the recent headlines of inappropriate sexual conduct of some school teachers and administrators across the country. Just last month in Houston, a 42 year old middle school teacher was […]

Racism is alive and well as exhibited by Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers, who was in the news just last week after allegedly making negative comments about Black people. The irony is that he owns a team in a sport where the athletes are predominately Black. Just days after that hoopla, […]

Sometime stretch marks and scars are inevitable. From having babies to cuts and scraps, we all get them. However, there are blemishes that are specifically problematic for skin of color, such as keloids. Click here for some natural remedies that may help clear these scars up.

Attention all sneaker geeks, shoe game aficionados and kicks collectors, NBA Hall of Famer and lifetime Houston Rocket, Hakeem Olajuwon is teaming back up with Etonic to re-issue his signature Dream basketball shoe originally released in 1984. The retro kicks will be available at select retailers along with an exclusive collection of classic Etonic styles […]

Adam Silver took over as Commissioner for the NBA back in February. With just over two months in the position he is now faced with making a decision that could affect the support of the Los Angeles Clippers and the league in general. By now everyone is aware and has heard about the recent disparaging […]

  After the passing of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church’s Minister of Music, Hanq Neal last month, Houston has lost one another one of it’s most respected and loved pillars of the community, Dr. Theola Booker, who passed this passed Saturday, April 19th.  The wife and mother of 3, served as Minister of Music and First […]

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the 136th Annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House South Lawn yesterday, where thousands of children participated. Guests were entertained by live music, cooking stations and storytelling. Supporting Michelle Obama’s initiative for a healthier America, this year’s theme was “Hop into Healthy, Swing into Shape”. […]

Keke Palmer first came onto the scene in a role as Queen Latifah’s niece in 2004’s Barber Shop: Back In Business and her star has been rising ever since. She has starred in numerous hit films including Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion, Akeelah The Bee and many others in addition winning several awards. Most notably […]

Who can forget the beef between Prince and his then record label Warner Brother Records in the 90’s. A rebellious Prince changed is name to The Artist Formerly Named Prince and wrote the word ‘slave’ on the side of his face in protest to the label’s ownership of his masters. 30 years later, Prince has […]

63 years ago today, a man was born that would become an icon in the art of crooning. That man was Luther Ronzoni Vandross, born in Manhattan, NY. There are many things than fans have have come to know and love about Luther Vandross in his storied career that sadly ended when he passed away, […]