HOUSTON — One of the first faces of COVID-19 awareness in the Hip-Hop community is now offering up affordable personal protective equipment to people who need it. Rapper Slim Thug, along with business partners Adam Beason and Jimmy Choung, have teamed up to launch a line of PPE materials called #SlimHTX, which consists of stylish masks, disposable masks, face shields, hand sanitizer, and personalized N95 masks. “I’m excited to launch my PPE products as this is a time where sa

By: Erica M. Ponder Black History was made Monday as Barack and Michelle Obama unveiled their official portraits at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery! A tradition for most former presidents, the official reveal of these beautiful paintings were highly anticipated as the Obamas selected artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald to do the huge honor of painting these phenomenal, non-traditional portraits! Did we mention they are the first African-Americans to be chosen fo

Press Release HOUSTON — Celebrate African American history as it comes alive at the Houston Public Library (HPL) through the voices and vision of writers, artists and leaders. Through the power and inspiration of poetry, documentary films, live performances and critical conversations, HPL honors and celebrates the heritage, culture and contributions of notable individuals. The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will also be remembered on the 50th anniversary year of his passin