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The 4th Annual #HoustonCares Event Brought to You by Hive Society

The 4th Annual #HoustonCares Event Brought to You by Hive Society

Awwwww yeah y’all! Its that time of year again! For the past 4 years The Hive Society has brought one of the largest volunteer events to the Houston Food Bank with our annual #HoustonCares event. Mark your calendars ladies and gents, this year’s project will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 with check-in beginning at 12:30 pm. As always, we’ll have a 3-hour shift from 1- 4 pm to the…

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New Perspective Development [PHILANTHROPY]

New Perspective Development [PHILANTHROPY]

Check out our interview with New Perspective Development New Perspective Development is a nonprofit founded here in Houston, Texas with goals in mind to help the advancement of all underprivileged individuals and provide outlets for open-minded individuals to be active in our communities. Enjoy our interview below! Q: What inspired you to decide New Perspective Development?  New Perspective…

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The 45th Presidential Inauguration: A Recap #ICYMI (and hopefully, you did)

The 45th Presidential Inauguration: A Recap #ICYMI (and hopefully, you did)

So. This year turned season has been my “Year of Yes” (thanks, Shonda), where I’ve just been shooting my shots academically/professionally– got into school, moved clear across the country to go, got it paid for, got two GA positions I wanted. God is good, basically, and s/he be waitin’ to show out for you. In October, the opportunity presented itself for me to attend the inauguration as a…

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14th Wild & Scenic Film Festival [RECAP]

14th Wild & Scenic Film Festival [RECAP]

As we are currently faced with exhausting times, we lose sight of the importance of taking care of the Earth that feeds us. The Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Houston acts as a yearly reminder of the many challenges our planet faces and the communities that are fighting back. Director Rachel Power presenting The Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the River Oaks Theater I wrote an article last…

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The dopeART Show! "It's All LOVE" Valentines Day Edition! [EVENTS]

The dopeART Show! “It’s All LOVE” Valentines Day Edition! [EVENTS]

Join us at The dopeART show on Valentines Day! “It’s All LOVE” we promise! The dopeART Show is a recurring live music series has served as a platform highlighting dope-ARTistic expression in Houston for the past few years. Lead by Houston’s own Tobe Nwigwe and Jeff Idehen, who are also behind the TEAMGini non-profit, The dopeART show supports dope Singers, dope Poets, dope Painters…and a dope…

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The Troubled Movement Q&A [PHILANHTROPY]

The Troubled Movement Q&A [PHILANHTROPY]

Meet Miranda Evans, founder of the Troubled Movement Q: So, the Troubled Movement, seems to be a self-explanatory name but you’ve turned it into reaching out to several segments of women and men, what was the vision behind this? Originally, it was geared towards women only. It wasn’t until I turned it into a 501(c)(3) organization that I said, “You know what. My young men out here need just as…

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Clique: Finding Imperfection [ARTISTRY]

Clique: Finding Imperfection [ARTISTRY]

“I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have fear of failure… We all have self-doubt. You don’t deny it, but you also don’t capitulate to it. You embrace it.” – Kobe Bryant Dealing with insecurities are a part of everyday life. Despite the fact that we live in an age in which technology and social media which helps boost our egos and gives us an inflated sense of self, a lot of us walk around…

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A Series of Unpopular Opinions [Bee Opinionated]

A Series of Unpopular Opinions [Bee Opinionated]

Sorry, not sorry. Today is the day I come out of the closet – I am a black millennial woman with a disability from Houston’s Third Ward who is a conservative and loves her some Jesus. (Commence to boo and hiss.) Now that I have alienated half of you, let me go ahead and make the rest of you hate me: I love me some gays, Muslims, and equal rights. I cannot stand y’all’s new President D***** T****.…

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Houston Scotch Festival Big Game Edition [EVENTS] @houstonmouves

Houston Scotch Festival Big Game Edition [EVENTS] @houstonmouves

Houston Mouves presents Houston Scotch Festival The Houston Scotch Festival Big Game Edition will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 3-7PM at BH Ranch, 14149 Player St., Houston, TX 77045. Houston Mouves is a company that host events tailored towards young professionals and social engineers in the Greater Houston Region. They provide professional development and foster relationships…

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Erva Carter's Latest Single, "WWD," Will Take You Over

Erva Carter’s Latest Single, “WWD,” Will Take You Over

Houston-based R&B songstress Erva Carter released an end-of-year song that we’ll gladly carry into 2017. While 2016 was hard for a lot of people, you have to admit a lot of great music came out of it. Some songs were the kind that made you turn up in the club, some made you want to want to hop in your car and turn on cruise control, and some made you want to find bae and let him know what’s…

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Positive Self-Talk New Year Edition [EVENTS]

Positive Self-Talk New Year Edition [EVENTS]

The Raveen Alexis presents Positive Self-Talk With 2016 being rough for some and eye-opening for others, Raveen Alexis brings to you her quarterly positive self-talk event with new year intentions in mind. This will be the third journaling workshop that Raveen has hosted and she’s excited to see her groups growing and evolving. Everyone finds different ways to release and refocus and journaling…

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Screenwriting Intensive with Award-Winning Cameron J Ross [ARTISTRY]

Screenwriting Intensive with Award-Winning Cameron J Ross [ARTISTRY]

If you’ve ever sat on a grand idea for a movie or television series but weren’t sure where to begin, what format to write in or how to have your script read, Artistic Director Dabrina Sandifer of Esurient Arts presents a phenomenal opportunity to work with a young, talented, acclaimed filmaker, actor, poet, producer and more, Cameron J Ross. Live performances and exhibitions exploring under…

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Golden Globes Go Global! [ARTISTRY]

Golden Globes Go Global! [ARTISTRY]

Sunday, January 8th was a monumental night for diversity in Hollywood! For its loose structure and casual atmosphere, The Golden Globes has always been my favorite awards show and the 74th edition had a night full of surprises for actors of color- no not just John Legend finding his name misspelled or Pharrell answering questions regarding “Hidden Fences.” We’ve been critical of award shows here…

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Doeman’s (@doemanxdyna) First Headliner at Walter’s Downtown Solidified His Position as a Future H-Town Legend [Review]

Doeman’s (@doemanxdyna) First Headliner at Walter’s Downtown Solidified His Position as a Future H-Town Legend [Review]

The “best Mexican rapper since SPM’s incarceration,” Doeman, performed his longest set to date this past weekend. As if to show us what we can expect from him in 2017, Doeman’s last show of 2016 was also a first – his longest set to date and his first headliner. Coming off of a pretty amazing year as an artist – dropping his project Outer Body Experience, having Shea Serrano promote his project…

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The Best Music of 2016 [GROOVES]

The Best Music of 2016 [GROOVES]

#TakemebackTuesday…. to the music ONLY, please! A year of protest and politics in music, female empowerment and so many island inspired, steel-drum heavy beats. In this treacherous year, music was one of the few saving graces. Jared and I recap those highs. Here’s the [BEST] music that our ears, and probably yours too, in 2016- right until the VERY end! DANIELLE’S FAVORITE ALBUMS of the YEAR (in…

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Weekend getaways are a necessity and mine couldn’t have come at more appropriate time. I had no idea that the weekend I planned months in advance to visit family and enjoy some football that I would be at my mental/physical/psychological/emotional breaking point – but I was. Between personal and professional [and political] obstacles #bloomingtonorbust went from an inside joke hashtag to the actual metaphor that would be the implosion of my life if I couldn’t get a away from it all, and soon. Luckily, quaint little Bloomington was everything I need, and so much of what I didn’t expect, in one pretty package!

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The Campus I’ve always had a love for college towns, and I have a special affinity for any town and campus with the true regalia of what one thinks of when higher education comes to mind. The buildings have the old-world charm and detailed architecture that just make you feel smart just walking down the winding paths along the buildings. The university is cradled by forests of trees; those not bare-leafed yet, dazzled in the sun like stained glass of auburn, burgundy and rust and marigold. Every angle of the picturesque University of Indiana, quaintly reflected the beauty of Midwestern America, like a Norman Rockwell painting.

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The Football Football is a BIG deal in Texas, as well as in the rest of the southerners sitting right of the Lone Star State, but the Midwest is by no means a stranger to the sport. On a day with the most ideal weather to sit outdoors for a game – not too cold, not too hot, all of the sun, the slightest breeze – #HoosierNation was live and in full effect! Crimson and Cream dominated the stands; every man, woman and child was in IU striped overalls, hoodies, hats, scarves, boots and gloves. In addition to the architecture and structure, the spirit of its residents is another factor of admiration I have for college towns; the sportsmanship and loyalty to the teams are unmatched. The stadium and tailgate: again, picture-perfect. families and alumni camped out with all of the fixin’s. The fans were passionate and kind – just like football, hospitality isn’t exclusive to the South, either! Although it was not a winning game, I thoroughly enjoyed learning the chants and cheers of the crowd wearing a darker shade of red than I’m used to on college game day.

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The Nightlife College towns have the best dive bars: cheap prices, good music, ridiculous chatter and friendly competition among patrons rooting for the hometown team on the screens plastered all over the place. Bloomington’s town center is similar to Texas State’s “The Square.” a few square blocks of bars, boutiques with university paraphernalia and late night eats. Nick’s English Hut was poppin’ – crowded wall to wall with post-gamers with mason jars of drank in hand. I greatly enjoyed the lively atmosphere that can only come from a football dwelling crowd – win or lose. Shouting over music, selfies and snap stories, keeping a watchful eye on the next available booth to sit. You’ve been to Nick’s before because Nick’s is everything like your favorite bar from college, but still true to IU!

The Food Now because it’s a college town, Bloomington obviously had all of the major fast food staples covered. I was interested in where the donors dine when they come to town. FARMbloomington was the recommendations on every blog and Pinterest guide to Bloomington I found, however, although a solid meal, there were better, less hyped options, acclaimed by real people (my cousin) instead of just the internet. Our choices came down to Finch’s Brasserie and our ultimate winner The Uptown. Jokingly denying Indiana could compete with true Southern Cajun cooking, I willing swallowed my apprehension, not to mention the majority of my bowl of shrimp and grits. I’ve found in traveling that I’m spoiled- everything’s bigger in Texas and that includes portion sizes at restaurants; Uptown had Lone Star State servings with authentic Louisiana spices with just enough sophistication to have the meal worthy of serving at a restaurant known as Uptown. It’s always a bother to me when chefs try to upscale pedestrian, homey dishes to a state of being unrecognizable, but Uptown beautifully straddled the line where the dishes crafted keep original integrity and identity, plated and tastes amplified for a finer crowd. Did I mention the restaurant is known for its bar and cocktail menu? Delicious, full-bodied, potent! A mescal cocktail to rival any of the Mexican spirits I’ve consumed all over Tejas, and the perfect send off for my flight home.

I know we all want to check off the major cities from our travel bucket lists, but I would highly recommend venturing to smaller towns for some rest and relaxation. Big cities have their thrills, but when you’re trying to get away from the fourth largest city in the country (soon to be third) it’s nice to escape to a slower pace in a charming place to recharge your batteries.

Beautiful Bloomington, Indiana! [DRIFTERS] Weekend getaways are a necessity and mine couldn't have come at more appropriate time. I had no idea that the weekend I planned months in advance to visit family and enjoy some football that I would be at my mental/physical/psychological/emotional breaking point - but I was.

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Enchanted Promenade & Firmament @ Discovery Green [VISUAL]

Enchanted Promenade & Firmament @ Discovery Green [VISUAL]

I’ve come to look forward to Discovery Green’s winter art installations the way I anticipate MFAH’s summer installs. Discovery Green may have outdone itself this holiday season, featuring not one but two gorgeous art light displays in Enchanted Promenade by TILT and Firmament by Christopher Schardt. Did I mention these stunning installations are free to the public, seven days a week, open until…