D’Angelo Untitled, Yet Eternal When D’Angelo released Brown Sugar in 1995, I was mesmerized. His voice was smooth yet earthy, the grooves laid back but deeply intentional, and the instrumentation felt retro, but somehow futuristic. Brown Sugar, Lady, When We Get By, and his transformative version of Smokey Robinson’s Cruisin’ were invitations into a new world of sound where intimacy, vulnerability, and groove coexisted in perfect balance. Read Article Chayse Sampy’s “Who Feels It, Knows It”...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Approximately 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 13%) will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime. Notably, breast cancer is more common in Black women under 45 years old than in white women, and overall, Black women are more likely to die from it. Read Article Mocha Man Music Moment Experience the magic of Brandon J. Marks as he delivers a soulful performance of “Lovely Day” with Majic 102.1 FM at Rockhouse in Houston. With his smooth vocals,...
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Danny Simmons’ The Journey to Everything Danny Simmons brings his full creative force to the Houston Museum of African American Culture with The Journey to Everything. This exhibition fuses multimedia paintings with African artifacts from his own collection. Read Article “Makers of Legacy” at Mitochondria Gallery Makers of Legacy, the debut solo exhibition by Nigerian sculptor Ejiro Fenegal, is a show that celebrates African women whose resilience and strength have shaped communities across...
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Mocha Man Style Concert Series: One Night in BrandonLand Houston has a way of blending art, culture, and music into unforgettable experiences. That spirit came alive at The Gite Gallery during One Night in BrandonLand, a special performance by Brandon J. Marks and the debut of the Mocha Man Style Concert Series. The Gite Gallery, known for its striking collection of African art, transformed into the perfect stage for Brandon’s world, which he calls BrandonLand. Surrounded by colorful...
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A Night of HBCU Pride at the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands The sound of brass, the crack of drums, and the roar of the crowd filled NRG Stadium as the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) returned to Houston. Read Article As It Is: A Quiet Reflection in Houston I recently attended JajaH’s exhibition “As It Is” at the Community Artists’ Collective in Houston. The show was quiet yet full of meaning. His paintings slow you down and turn your attention inward. Read article...
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Finding Truth in the Ordinary When I created my Cosplay as Protest series, I used bold visuals to confront political and social issues. It was an intentional choice to make viewers stop and reflect. Visiting Learning Curve 17 at the Houston Center for Photography, I found a similar power in a very different approach. Read Article Accessible Abundance: A Celebration of Black Creativity and Cultural Power At The RADO Market, D.Gemm’s latest curatorial work, Accessible Abundance, delivers a...
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New I recently picked up painting. This journey has taught me more than just how to mix colors and hold a brush. It has shown me how creativity, persistence, and passion can fuel personal growth. Here are three powerful lessons I’ve learned along the way. Read Article South African Ceramic Sculptor Qiniso Mungwe Gives Life to Clay Qiniso Mungwe is a sculptor for the Ardmore Ceramic Art Studio in KwaZulu-Natal, about a two-hour drive from Durban, South...
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Parade is A Reminder That Injustice Still Marches On "Parade," written by Alfred Uhry with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, dramatizes the real-life story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager in 1913 Atlanta, Georgia, who was falsely accused and convicted of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan, one of his workers. The musical lays bare the antisemitism, media hysteria, and racial manipulation that led to Frank’s conviction and eventual lynching. Read Article Cosplay As Protest: A Tiny...
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G-SHOCK x HIDDEN NY DW5600HDN257: A Timepiece for the Culture When I first started wearing G-SHOCKs, hip-hop was exploding and streetwear was beginning to define a new generation’s aesthetic. Brands like Adidas, Kangol, and FILA were already making waves, but G-SHOCK carved out its own lane, combining toughness, tech, and urban edge. Fast forward to today, and G-SHOCK is still rooted in that same energy. The latest drop with HIDDEN NY, the DW5600HDN257, is the perfect fusion of where G-SHOCK...
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