HOUSTON — Some people succumb to the fire, while others are able to walk through it. Amanda White, the founder of Torchbearer Reentry, has proven herself to be fireproof. Not only has White been able to defeat abuse, drug addiction, and incarceration, she has also been able to use those experiences as a way to help others overcome their own personal battles. A Houston native, White is considered to be a “warrior for change” that has counseled and ministered to people for over

By: Erica M. Ponder Netflix is giving real hip-hop heads the ultimate treat next month! The popular streaming service is premiering Roxanne, Roxanne, a new biopic based on the life of Queens rap pioneer Lolita Shanté Gooden, also known as Roxanne Shanté. Scheduled to air March 23, Roxanne, Roxanne is based on the lyricist’s life as a 14-year-old girl growing up in the streets of Queens while trying to battle with an abusive lover, the taste of fame, and outside negative influ

By: Erica M. Ponder Tiffany Haddish is such a lovable person. From her humor to her genuine spirit, she has stolen many of our hearts, but what makes many of us really want to see Tiffany win are the hardships that she’s faced and has openly shared with us. Haddish is no stranger to the struggle. Before her Girls Trip success, she endured homelessness, abuse, foster care and growing up in a fatherless household, as described in her new book, The Last Black Unicorn. The attent

HOUSTON — Houston native storyteller and community leader Courtney JáPaul Glaudé makes his feature-length debut with Blink in March. The award-winning writer and producer’s short film, Row, was recently recognized with the Los Angeles Short Film Festival Best Short Drama 2017 honor. With Blink, Glaudé brings his passion for filmmaking to the next level. Blink follows Nailah Belle as she tries to navigate the depths and effect of domestic violence, discovering that the calmest