Michael Allen

1 week ago | savingplaces.org | Michael Allen

This story is by a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Advisors Program. The program began in 1966 and over the decades has engaged over 500 preservationists from around the country who have volunteered their time and expertise to the organization. We asked Advisors to share what they are seeing in their communities in order to learn about the impact of historic preservation across the country.

1 week ago | regalmag.com | Byron Allen |Michael Allen

McDonald’s and Allen Media Group reached a settlement in Byron Allen’s racial discrimination lawsuit. Black-owned media companies have often expressed frustration with getting major corporations to advertise on their platforms despite boasting numbers that should make sponsors salivate.

1 month ago | regalmag.com | Michael Allen

Cycling has been dominated by White athletes. In 2024, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay, now 25, became the first Black African to win three stages at the famed Tour de France. A new documentary film will honor Girmay’s historic accomplishment. On May 3, Austin, Texas cyclists will participate in a community bicycle ride and view the documentary at the Carver Public Library, starting at 8:45 CT. The event kicks off Bike Month. The library is located at 1161 Angelina Street.

2 months ago | regalmag.com | Michael Allen

Mary J. Blige dropped her second album “My Life” in 1994. Who believes in the sophomore slump? R&B stars of the 1990s probably did not because many released their best albums on their second go-round. Many music critics and fans believe artists have a hunger while recording their first album. Therefore, their desperation leads to their best work. Once artists have tasted success with their debut albums, some believe they lose their edge, leading to a decline in the quality of their work.

Mar 15, 2025 | regalmag.com | Michael Allen

Many Texans view the proposed school voucher program as a free gift for affluent families to the detriment of less affluent taxpayers. Texas’ Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher proposal remains a contentious issue within the “Lone Star State.”If the voucher system goes into effect, Texas taxpayers would supplement parents’ choice to send their children to private schools.