Erik Killmonger, tragic villain or hero gone rogue? Black Panther, lost revolutionary or hero? “Black Panther” speaks to our global African reality and fantasies of possibility: Wakanda. The diversity and...
Author - LaToya Hamer
LaToya Hamer
From Slave Food To Soul Enriching Food
Current Food Culture: How many family members and friends do we know living a reduced quality of life? They pass over the theme park vacation because it’s too much walking, experience shortness of breath from light...
5 Wealth Building Books You Can’t Afford Not To Read
What if you could double your income within a year? It appears the collective consciousness of Black/African Americans is shifting towards “getting the bag,” via business ownership and economic empowerment, but how do...
13 Movies For Entrepreneurs & Investors
Updated March 12, 2019 – Film added to list. Who doesn’t draw inspiration from an underdog whose grit is tested on tumultuous journey scaling a treacherous cliff toward entrepreneurial success? In search of any...
Do Not Get Hoodwinked By Museum Propaganda
Remember seeing the map of Africa and Egypt was not there? Neither do we, however removing Egypt from Africa and its Black history is just one example of what museums typically do in the west. Your next museum visit...
Some Rappers Are Agents Of White Supremacy?
UNITED STATES – R&B singer Eric Benet stirred up a rap culture frenzy when he posted a meme stating: “Rap artist if all you rap about is: Killing Black people, degrading Black women, abusing...
The New Black Cool: Growth, Maturity & Square
Rapper Slim Thug’s recent comments on Houston local radio show, 97.9 The Box landed him in the hot seat after he challenged musical artist Ciara’s motivations for marrying husband and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. “Do...
Marvin Gaye’s Soulful Soundtrack To Our Lives
The Prince of Soul The cool, truth, smooth, musical genius, the Prince of Soul. Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. born April 2, 1939, Gaye accelerated, igniting musical airwaves as a Motown legend until his tragic death April 1...
National Black Film Festival, Black-ish?
Bring Hollywood to Houston HOUSTON – “It was all a dream,” rapped Biggie Smalls, and “bringing Hollywood to Houston,” was the dream for J.O. Malone, Founder and Denisha Hardeman, Co-Founder of the First Annual...
Hidden Lessons In Hidden Figures
There’s a reason Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas hosted a free screening of Hidden Figures for nearly 3000 students and showtimes are is still available across the country. This is a MUST SEE film. Hidden...