Guest packed the Ronin Art House Friday June 9 for the 3rd annual Who Runs Houston Fashion Show and Alzheimer’s awareness event. According to alz.org Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. WRH was started by Jasmine “DJ 4.0” Lofton, a young Black entrepreneur from Dallas Texas back in 2015. What better way to kick off the month of June, which is also Alzheimer’s awareness month; than to focus on those who have dealt with the disease. Following the previous success from the past two years, Lofton and her team have worked hard and diligently around the clock along with the Alzheimer’s foundation of Houston to pull off a show. “It is important that we raise awareness to this disease and help fund fighting it” says Jazmine, who lost her grandmother to this disease. Continue reading “3rd Annual WhoRunsHouston Alzheimer’s Awareness Benefit Show”
Kheris Rogers is only 10 years old and has already broke the internet with her beautiful melanin!
This little QUEEN went viral last month when her older sister posted this on twitter,
“My sister is 10, but already royalty #Flexininhercomplextion.”
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Can you say GORGEOUS!! Continue reading “#FlexinInHerComplexation! Gorgeous 10 Year Old Sends a Messages to Her Haters”
As if treating fans to movie wasn’t enough, Chance The Rapper has taken a stand and given back to the Chicago Public School Foundation. Continue reading “Black Boy Joy Reigns Supreme once Again! As Chance The Rapper Donates $ 1 Million to Save Chicago Schools”
6. Twenty88
Big Sean and Jhene Aiko gave us a short album with a lot of detail! The Detroit rapper and sultry singer collaborated on this album that left their fans wanting more of the love that was displayed throughout the albums promo tour. Twenty88 also featured a video mini series that gave us an in depth insight to the album; it had all futuristic elements in it but nevertheless excelled in portraying a love story. Continue reading “The Urban Get Down’s Top 6 Albums of 2016”
“Some say the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice I say the darker the flesh then the deeper the roots…” 
Rap legend Tupac Shakur will join the world renowned Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading “Tupac Will Join The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017”
Earlier today club Drai’s of Las Vegas Nevada post a flyer announcing that rapper Young Thug will be performing there on October 7th. Continue reading “Can Rappers Be In Two Places At Once? Or Is Someone Lying?”
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall loses another endorsement deal after continuing to kneel during the National Anthem. Marshall says that he doesn’t regret anything, not even the loss of his endorsements and that he has new ideas for what he will do next. Continue reading “Brandon Marshall Has No Regrets After Losing Endorsements For Kneeling During The National Anthem”
Weeks ago NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to take a stand by sitting down during the National Anthem at one of the team’s preseason games. Kaepernick says “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” He has even started sporting his luxurious hair in an Afro. Continue reading “Kaepernick Is Not Just Another Overpaid Athlete”
