April 3rd, 2012

It’s almost been two months since the world lost Whitney Houston and most of us still think it’s nothing short of surreal. That’s why yesterday’s release of the trailer for “Sparkle” is like a little light breaking through the clouds. It gives us a glimpse of the hope that she had for herself. Initially, I approached this remake of one of my favorite flicks with some trepidation. Okay, Irene Cara and company weren’t knocking down the Academy’s doors but it has entertained generations of young black girls with its combination of love and loss. It’s a part of my childhood and…