Leon Bridges: He’s Alright With Me

by Kennedy Garrett - March 3, 2018March 6, 20180

I visited the 1960s without segregation. I know, I know. It sounds weird. But, that is exactly how Leon Bridges made me feel at his concert on Friday night at the Houston Rodeo. March 2nd was Black Heritage night, and it was full of the culture I was searching for. I have

Sade is Back

by Kennedy Garrett - February 28, 2018March 8, 20180

Director Ava DuVernay revealed that Sade will be recording a song for the upcoming movie A Wrinkle in Time. The movie soundtrack will also include artists such as Sia, Demi Lovato, and Chloe X Halle. Of course, these are some great artists, and I’m looking forward to hearing them. But, no

Remembering the Voice: Whitney Houston

by Kennedy Garrett - February 27, 2018March 8, 20180

Though it is well past the anniversary of her death, which was February 11th of 2012, I find it necessary to dedicate some words to her because she has been on my mind a lot recently. Whitney Houston. She had the voice that made you want to dance with somebody, give good

Fetch Clay, Make Man

by Kennedy Garrett - February 12, 2018February 22, 20180

Houston's Ensemble Theatre has thrived off of keeping the African American arts alive. I was honored with the opportunity to witness this with director Mirron Willis' production of Fetch Clay, Make Man written by Will Power. Though this play has been performed countless times by directors and actors nationwide, The Ensemble Theatre

Battle of the Prom Dates

by Kennedy Garrett - February 8, 20181

“Who are you taking to prom?” “Who are you taking to prom?” “Who are you taking to prom?” As prom season rolls around, not only are girls shopping for the ideal dress and guys for the tie to match, but there is also this lingering question that seems to make its appearance in

She Still Got It!: Thriving Black Actresses

by Kennedy Garrett - February 1, 2018February 20, 20180

In honor of Black History Month, I decided to compile a list of some of my favorite black actresses who continue to awe us with their talent on screen. This list is not necessarily in order of my most to least favorite actresses. Lynn Whitfield As you can see from the

America’s Next Top Model: Season 24

by Kennedy Garrett - January 30, 2018February 6, 20180

Recently, season 24 of Tyra Banks’ America’s Next Top Model premiered on VH1. And, I love it so far. This season of ANTM is all about giving equal opportunity to everyone. Season 24, specifically, has added curves and age to the runway. Erin Green, a 42-year-old mother and grandmother, was

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

by Kennedy Garrett - January 30, 2018February 6, 20180

Hear ye, hear ye! Tina Turner has announced the release of one of the biggest projects of the century. In March of 2018 at London’s Aldwych Theater the premier of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical will be available to the hearts of her many fans. Written by award-winning playwright Katori Hall

The Oscars 2018 Nominations

by Kennedy Garrett - January 24, 2018February 8, 20180

The Oscars released the list of nominations for 2018. And, I am more than pleased with it. New York Daily News provided a handy-dandy, organized list: Best Picture Call Me By Your Name Darkest Hour Dunkirk Get Out Lady Bird Phantom Thread The Post The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Director Dunkirk - Christopher Nolan Get Out - Jordan

Meeting the Queen

by Kennedy Garrett - January 9, 2018January 22, 20180

The truth is some of the best encounters are often unexpected. I experienced it for myself this past weekend. While at my nephew’s birthday party at Dave and Buster’s, I came face-to-face with someone I did not know but who I wished I had known sooner. Her name is Cora

Trump: An Era of Severed Relationships

by Kennedy Garrett - December 12, 2017January 12, 20180

If there is one thing that can tear a friendship apart, it’s one question: What do you believe? Whether people want to accept it or not, beliefs, be they political or ethical, are partially the foundation of every relationship. Some choose not to voice them in fear of offending or insulting

The Rebel, The Soul & The Saint Tour

by Kennedy Garrett - November 16, 2017December 1, 20170

This past Wednesday, November 15th, at the Revention Music Center, gospel legend Kirk Franklin and one of R&B’s most underrated artists, Ledisi, shut it down. Just like me, some audience members did not know what to expect out of a show featuring a gospel and an R&B singer. Will we

Teen Mom Stereotype? I Don’t Know Her.

by Kennedy Garrett - October 27, 2017December 12, 20170

Media has fostered the creation of the teen parent stereotype. It is one defining these individuals as incapable of taking care of their children and doomed for failure. This is a stereotype that 16-year-old Estrella Alvarez is defying every day. Unlike other freshmen at HISD’s High School for Law and Justice, who

The Future of Majic 102.1

by Kennedy Garrett - October 25, 2017November 10, 20170

Whether it be Friday night or even Sunday morning, I cannot remember a single day in my life going by without me listening to Majic 102.1. Anyone attempting to argue against its excellence would be mercilessly countered with the laughter that is the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the essence that