D’Angelo Untitled, Yet Eternal
When D’Angelo released Brown Sugar in 1995, I was mesmerized. His voice was smooth yet earthy, the grooves laid back but deeply intentional, and the instrumentation felt retro, but somehow … Read more
Frederick J. Goodall
Chayse Sampy’s “Who Feels It, Knows It” at the Houston Museum of African American Culture
Walking into the Houston Museum of African American Culture, I was immediately drawn into the emotional gravity of Chayse Sampy’s exhibition Who Feels It, Knows It. The title, taken from … Read more
“Makers of Legacy” at Mitochondria Gallery
When Timi Etebu founded Mitochondria Gallery in 2019, his motivation was simple yet profound: to create a space where Black artists could tell their own stories. As a Nigerian living … Read more
Danny Simmons’ The Journey to Everything
Danny Simmons brings his full creative force to the Houston Museum of African American Culture with The Journey to Everything, an exhibition that fuses multimedia paintings with African artifacts from … Read more
Mocha Man Style Concert Series: Brandon J. Marks
Houston has a way of blending art, culture, and music into unforgettable experiences. That spirit came alive at The Gite Gallery during One Night in BrandonLand, a special performance by … Read more
As It Is: A Quiet Reflection in Houston
I recently attended JajaH’s exhibition “As It Is” at the Community Artists’ Collective in Houston. The show was quiet yet full of meaning. His paintings slow you down and turn … Read more
A Night of HBCU Pride at the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands
The sound of brass, the crack of drums, and the roar of the crowd filled NRG Stadium as the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) returned to Houston. … Read more
Accessible Abundance: A Celebration of Black Creativity and Cultural Power
At The RADO Market, D.Gemm’s latest curatorial work, Accessible Abundance, delivers a powerful statement on the layered importance of access. Featuring work from Akaimi the Artist, Joshua Scott, Nessia Creates, … Read more
Learning Curve 17: Finding Truth in the Ordinary
As a photographer, I understand the importance of telling stories through images. When I created my Cosplay as Protest series, I used bold visuals to confront political and social issues. … Read more
It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New
If you want to get good at something, you’ve got to be passionate about it. In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become truly … Read more