About @teestarr

I’ve known Ajali for some time, although I feel like we’ve just met. I’ve only seen her “Clark Kent” persona and foolishly thought she was who she appeared to be at work. Upon hearing her spit for the first time, I realized that Ajali the poet was her true persona. Ajali is a poet, more […]

Kayenne Nebula has one of the most powerful voices in poetry. Period. I recently had the pleasure of hearing her speak live, and as she began her recitation,  I watched her commandeer every set of eyes and ears within the power of her voice, which, apparently, was every set of eyes and ears in the […]

WHO: Texas Legislative Black Caucus Members WHAT: Town Hall Meeting to discuss the 83rd Legislative Session, the Supreme Court Decision striking down Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act and its impact on Texas, and the Trayvon Martin verdict WHERE: Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs Texas Southern University Campus McCoy Auditorium (Room 114) […]

News

While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Majic 102.1 and Sisters Network are observing “Think Pink Thursday” today. The truth is this issue is larger than just one month, and early detection is key to preventing this disease which costs us mothers, sisters and daughters every single day. With respect to all those affected by this […]

112 front-man Q Parker is striking out on his own with his debut solo album, The MANual, due October 30. Check out the video for his newest single, YES.

President Obama warned that the impending arrival of Hurricane Sandy could have “fatal consequences” and that the warnings of state and local officials should be followed. Hurricane Sandy has already begun causing damage along the Eastern Seaboard. For the full scoop, click here.

The Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment’s Tomb Sentinels will not leave their post at Arlington, VA’s Tomb of the Unknowns during the Hurricane Sandy evacuation. “The Old Guard” have watched over the Tomb for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for nearly 65 years. This Hurricane is projected to make its way up the […]

In conjunction with her new storytelling app, The Journals of Mama Mae & LeeLee, Songstress Alicia Keys has released a “lyric video” for her next single, Unlock Yourself, which will appear on the Girl on Fire album, which is due November 27. Check the video out below and the new app here.

R&B legend Stevie Wonder has just released a new song showcasing his support for President Barack Obama. The song, entitled Keep Moving Forward , highlights some of Obama’s policies and plans for the next four years. Check out the video below.

The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder finalized a deal that will send Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning 6th Man of the Year, James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook, and Lazar Haywood to the Rockets  for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, and draft picks. James Harden will play shooting guard alongside Jeremy Lin(sanity) to form […]

A new study has shown that the age of young stroke victims in the United States is growing exponentially. Contributing factors for the rise in number of young stroke victims include obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. For the full story, click here.

In homage  to the golden age of Astros’ baseball, the newly commissioned logo recalls the iconic white H centered in orange star, on a navy blue background. Channeling the days of the Ryan Express barreling its way through the opposition in front of sold-out Astrodome crowds , the new logo serves to do something that […]