For Co-Founder and CEO of Driven Society, Travis Weekes, building a foundation that values a community-driven approach was the best decision he made when creating his company. An approach, which results became more apparent during the pandemic, pressured many to
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Birmingham, AL Mayor Randall Woodfin made a lot of citizens happy on 4/20, known as an unofficial holiday for marijuana smokers, when he pardoned all citizens who were convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession by the city over the last three
Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith seems to be getting the hang of college life already. That’s right, Smith began classes on August 18th, and can now add student-athlete to his resume. The NCAA cleared former NBA veteran to play golf
Lincoln University is officially the first HBCU to develop a police academy. The academy, which focuses on community-based policing, was created in response to the murder of George Floyd, and the deaths of many African Americans before and after his
Despite still being in the depths of the pandemic, the 93rd annual Academy Awards went on with a live, completely in-person telecast; the first of any award show this season. Despite proceeding with the awards presentation, it seemed the only
No matter your style quotient, a pair of jeans is probably somewhere in your closet. This American classic has become a staple of daily life, and the foundation of many a [casual] outfit. Particularly in spring/summer, denim tends to play
On the silver screen, Titus Makin is known for the hit TV shows Pretty Little Liars, Grey's Anatomy, Glee, and now The Rookie. When Makin isn't filming, he is an accomplished singer and songwriter who goes by the stage name
When two HBCU Grads and fraternity brothers have an idea, the world better listen. Navarr Grevious and Mikael Pyles founded QuikLiq while attending Clark Atlanta University in 2011 and officially launched to the public in 2018. The two college friends
Whoever said this was a generation of people who can do anything they put their minds to, they were absolutely right. Caring for plants or "Having a Green Thumb," as most of us heard from our elders, is not only
Gun law reform continues to be a topic of discussion in America as unarmed Black men are being killed by police and mass shootings are continuing to occur around the country. Oftentimes when discussions around guns are had, either pro-second
Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper recently announced the launch of The Black Wall Street, a Black-owned digital wallet application; the first in North America.The release of this app is Harper's attempt toward moving the country closer to closing the
Sixteen states, two territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults. New York and Virginia are among the newest states to pass this progressive legislation but the Black community is still dealing with the effects
Former NBA Dwyane Wade, 39, was recently announced as the newest member of the Utah Jazz ownership group, which is led by Ryan Smith, a technology entrepreneur who acquired majority ownership in 2020.“Dwyane is not only a basketball legend, he
With 24 years of experience in real estate, Jude Bernard has worked as a broker, investor, and landlord. Bernard has also owned a mortgage bank and is now the founder of The Brooklyn Bank, an organization that focuses on wealth
Suits aren't something that only grandfathers understand. Despite the shift in the casual dress codes in funerals, weddings, or the workplace, suits have always persevered. It has always been a practical garment that men loved to wear.If you're a fan
Do you wear the same three outfits over and over? Do you find yourself struggling to find pieces that match and go together?There are staple pieces that every men's closet needs, no matter your occupation or lifestyle. Adding simple, neutral-toned,
Tennessee State University recently made the announcement that the college welcomes former NFL player Eddie George as its new head football coach."All I have done has prepared me for this moment, whether that's my football career, my entrepreneurial endeavors, my
Actor Jaleel White, known for his famous role as Steve Urkel in the sitcom Family Matters, announced that he's launching a new cannabis collection called ItsPurpl.The brand will be offered at dispensaries, on April 20, in California.“The thing that always
El Lewis is a designer who understands the importance of form and function. He, along with business partner Alex Muresan, created their menswear brand, O., to be beyond just fashion but also representing unity, performance and innovation. For example, after
Photo Credit: Chris MillsappTo people who enjoy television and stageplays, Wallace Smith might be a face you've become familiar with but more than an actor, he is a guy who has spent over a decade building his career on the
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