Category Archives: Politics

Travis Scott performance at LIV marks a major return to concert and live shows

For his birthday Houston-born-rapper, Travis Scott, performed live at LIV’s nightclub in Miami. This marks his very first true live performance at a venue since the start of the pandemic. That same weekend Cactus Jack also announced dates for the third annual ASTROWORLD Fest in Houston, TEX. The festival took a hiatus due to theContinue reading “Travis Scott performance at LIV marks a major return to concert and live shows”

Krispy Kreme offers free doughnut for those who’ve received their Covid-19 vaccination

This morning Krispy Kreme announced their Sweet Support program, which rewards customers who’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine with a free original glazed doughnut. As of today, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive the doughnut up until the end of 2021. As if the deal could not get any sweeter, the offerContinue reading “Krispy Kreme offers free doughnut for those who’ve received their Covid-19 vaccination”

Solange Knowles gives “significant donation” toward post-freeze housing relief efforts.

Houston-born artist Solange Knowles made a “significant donation” on Thursday to an abolitionist collective in order to support their post-freeze housing effort in Houston. “The Houston love is REAL,” wrote Mutual Aid Houston on Twitter. Texas has been facing brutal weather conditions this past week like they’ve never seen before. More than 100 million AmericansContinue reading “Solange Knowles gives “significant donation” toward post-freeze housing relief efforts.”

Ted Cruz responds to Cancun allegations

Senator Ted Cruz spoke to reporters Thursday evening after photos of him emerged of him at an Airport in Cancun, Mexico. Cruz, in his statement, admitted that leaving Texas while it encountered one of its most devastating crises “didn’t feel right.” For the past five days, millions of Texans have had to go without power,Continue reading “Ted Cruz responds to Cancun allegations”

Kanye West throws in the towel for 2020 election

Kanye West the Atlanta-born rapper turned presidential candidate took to Twitter last night as the ballots were being counted officially conceding in the election whilst proclaiming, “KANYE 2024.” According to Deadline, West garnered over 60,000 votes in the 12 states where he appeared on the ballot. Here’s an official state-by-state breakdown from the AP: Arkansas:Continue reading “Kanye West throws in the towel for 2020 election”

Tyler, the Creator encourages his younger fans to vote

Grammy-award winning rapper/singer Tyler, the Creator uploaded an unexpected video on IGTV Monday afternoon urging his younger fans to vote in this year’s election. “Please, please, if you are young, and your f******g back don’t hurt, go to them polls and cast a f*****g vote,” said Tyler. Tyler, The Creator who’s real name is TylerContinue reading “Tyler, the Creator encourages his younger fans to vote”

Trump Administration gives Microsoft 45 days to acquire TikTok

The Trump Administration has given Microsoft 45 days to acquire the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok despite Trump’s recent plans to ban the app, according to a recent blog post made by Microsoft. It’s only been a few days since Trump recently said that he was planning on banning the App in the United States. WhileContinue reading “Trump Administration gives Microsoft 45 days to acquire TikTok”

Recent developments in the UC college system look promising for minorities

The UC announced last week they hit a record-breaking number of Latino admissions to its nine undergraduate campuses for the upcoming school year. At 36 percent, this is the highest it has ever been, topping last year by two percent. Now, according to UC, Chicanx/Latinx students now comprise the largest ethnic group of admitted freshmen.Continue reading “Recent developments in the UC college system look promising for minorities”