Rob Base Gave Us Pure Joy
In 1988, I left Houston for Howard University and experienced a culture shock I wasn’t prepared for. Back home, my soundtrack was soul, R&B, gospel, and the laid-back drawl of … Read more
Sonny Rollins Saxophone Colossus
In college, I enrolled in a course called “Blacks in the Arts,” a survey of the creative output of Black Americans and its cultural impact. That class introduced me to … Read more
Kandy G. Lopez Stitches Everyday People Into Majestic Portraits
When I first saw a photo of Kandy G. Lopez’s work online, I thought I was looking at a painting. Then I looked closer and realized it was not painted … Read more
Clarence Heyward’s “Eden” Reimagines Paradise Through Black Experience
In Black communities, faith and art have always intersected. Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Annunciation is a powerful example. In the painting, Tanner brings quiet humanity to the moment Mary receives … Read more
Ten Years Without Prince
I have been a Prince fan since the summer of 1982. I was twelve years old, sneaking a Controversy cassette into my cousin’s Pontiac Trans Am so my mother would … Read more
The Hyundai Boulder Concept
I’ll admit, I’ve never driven a Hyundai vehicle. I don’t have anything against the brand. In fact, I think they’ve made huge improvements over the years. I just haven’t had … Read more
The 2027 Subaru Getaway Is the Family EV That Doesn’t Settle
As a dad with a family of seven and two dogs, I want a vehicle with power and personality. I also need room for kids, overnight bags, dog crates, snacks, … Read more
Cimafunk Brings the Funk to Discovery Green
When I visited Cuba in 2016, I fell in love with the people, the food, the art, and especially the music. That trip deepened an appreciation I already had for … Read more
Trudy Lynn at the Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival
A few years ago, when I was learning to play guitar, I fell deep into blues music. That rabbit hole led me to Trudy Lynn, one of Houston’s true musical … Read more
How to Choose the Right Cowboy Hat
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the biggest events in the country. You can enjoy concerts from major acts, carnival rides, and some of the wildest fair … Read more