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...

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...

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...