From Nigeria to the U.S.: How Becoming a Citizen Changed My Life

“How could a country advertise Opportunity, Hope, and Freedom and not expect people to flood its boarders?” In the midst of political debates on who can call America home, it’s easy to forget the foundation on which America was built and the life-changing promise it still offers to all. Read Sulaiman’s story.

24 Hour Blackout Begins Friday, February 28

The CEO of the National Urban League, everyday citizens, activists, and grassroots groups are preparing for an economic blackout starting today, prohibiting any purchasing for 24 hours. This is an attempt to protest efforts to end DEI. How do you see this playing out?

Houston Dynamic-Duo Urban Swank Goes “Undercover” in New Bravo Tv Reality Show!

Houston dynamic-duo bloggers of URBAN SWANK make their debut tonight at 9pm on Bravo! Felice “Swanky Girl” Sloan & Shanna “Urban Girl” Jones star as “Undercover Diners” at four Austin restaurants in the new reality show Best New Restaurant. Although new to Tv, this isn’t the ladies first rodeo as they have been dining in and reviewing restaurants for over 3 years. They have been contributing to Houston and surrounding areas guide to the best brunches, happy hours, dinner, lunches, breakfast Read more […]

It’s National DJ Day!

They keep us on our feet IF they are good! It’s National Disc Jockey Day! According to Wikipedia, a disc jockey (abbreviated D.J., DJ or deejay) is a person who mixes recorded music for an audience; in a club event or rave, this is an audience of dancers. Originally, “disc” (uncommonly spelled “disque” or commonly “disk” in American English) referred to phonograph records, not the later compact discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter which medium is used. Read more […]

The 2015 Governors Ball Music Festival Line Up Released

The 2015 Governors Ball lineup has just been announced, with Drake, The Black Keys, and DeadMau5 as headliners. Did you go last year? If not here’s a 2014 recap:   Check out the full list of musical acts below:   Tickets are on sale now, with the cheapest options going for $260 for the full weekend. Pricier VIP options for $595 and $2000 include special VIP viewing areas, lounges, a backstage open bar, and a merchandise pack. For information: www.govball.com Follow Read more […]

Giveaway: Bounce Boat (NYC) this Friday with Mike Hawkins + Designer Drugs

This Friday, Bounce Boat (World’s Premiere Dance Music Cruise) returns with a one of a kind show that’s sure to be a night to remember…. or forget 😉 Headlining the Main Stage is Danish producer DJ Mike Hawkins, who will be making his NYC debut performance during a stop on his own North American REVOLT tour – named after his innovative and hard-hitting progressive house tune (out now via Doorn Records.) Hawkins is donating all of the proceeds from the single to UNICEF – an organization that Read more […]

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead? Mayor Annise Parker Alters S.T.E.M

Music and Dance are two elements of education that can be considered “endangered”. Thus, celebrities, educators, and supporters alike are all trying to save it’s place in our schools curriculum. In 1997 VH1 founded the Save The Music Foundation which provides funding via grants. However, the dying of Arts in our school systems are still an ongoing issue. The issue is still so relevant, that Houston’s own Mayor Annise Parker mentioned it while attending the 4th annual “Dancing With The Houston Read more […]

Coming Never: Run

RocNation & Parkwood Entertainment Present “Run” Jay Z & Beyoncé are back at it again with a promo trailer for their world “On The Run” tour. The star-studded four-minute video featured Sean Penn, Don Cheadle, Blake Lively, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, Rashida & Kidada Jones, and Guillermo Diaz. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, “Run,” is designed like your regular silver-screen movie trailer with explosions, car chases, gunfire, robbery, bad guys, good girls, and plenty Read more […]

Road Trippin’ with Tony Rock

Anthony “Tony” Rock is a New York native American actor known for his role as Dirk Black on the UPN/CW sitcom All of Us. Born 9yrs after older brother Chris Rock, Tony decided to follow in his footsteps as a stand-up comedian. Now with 13yrs of experience and much success, Rock is introducing a new docu-series. “Road Trippin,” a docu-series that follows Actor/Comedian Tony Rock during his Standing Ovation tour.  Go behind the scenes with Tony, to learn about life on the road and growing Read more […]