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Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Ambassador Andrew J. Young Honored at NBAF’s Annual Benefit and Fundraiser

This past weekend, the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) hosted its 2021 Annual Benefit and Horizon Awards event in Atlanta, Georgia.Themed ASCEND, the NBAF honored Legendary Ambassador Andrew J. Young with the 2021 Luminary Award and music industry great Kevin

November 2, 2021

STYLE

WEAR BRIMS Releases “Flight Collection” Exclusively in Neiman Marcus

You may recall about two years ago we did a story about two friends who took a leap in creating and vowing to become one of the world's top fedora brands. I'm talking about Archie Clay III and Tajh Crutch,

November 2, 2021

Game Night Ideas and Tips For Hosting One

Whether you’re hosting your first game night for your friends or simply want to elevate your knowledge and experience, there are some things any successful gamer would cherish during a game night. You don’t have to overdo it, you just

Leonard Robinson Talks the Final Season of Insecure, Divine Nine Controversy and More

Insecure is back! The hit HBO series premiered its fifth and final season on October 24.Kicking off at the homecoming at their alma mater, Stanford University, Issa, Molly, Tiffany and Kelli were all back together living their lives. With so

American Black Film Festival Founder Jeff Friday, Black Storytellers Secret Weapon

"Everybody loves Love Jones, if you don't love Love Jones, something is wrong with you," Jeff Friday, founder of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), proclaims in our sit down.For Friday, watching the iconic film play at Sundance over two

Hyundai Advertises to Black Consumers With First-Ever Campaign ‘OKAY Hyundai’!

Hyundai Motor's America has partnered with African American marketing agency, Culture Brands, to launch their first-ever marketing campaign entitled OKAY Hyundai, which aims to target the Black consumer. OKAY Hyundai was derived from the conversation art form of how the

Watch the Trailer for Will Smith’s New YouTube Original Docuseries ‘Best Shape of My Life’

YouTube Originals and Will Smith recently debuted the highly-anticipated trailer for the new six-part unscripted series Best Shape of My Life, which will premiere Monday, November 8 with episodes one and two followed by new episodes premiering daily only on

The CW’s The 4400: the Same Premise But a Focus on the Black Perspective

If you’re into shows where people mysteriously go missing, are later found, and have superpowers, then The 4400 on is the show for you. The show is a reboot of the 2007 series that had four successful seasons, currently streaming

October 29, 2021

“Colin in Black & White” Depicts Kaepernick’s Journey to Seeing The World in Full Color

At this point, everyone knows Colin Kaepernick as the athlete who took a knee during the national anthem at his football game as a sign of peaceful protest against police violence and racial protest. His fans and supporters have labeled

October 29, 2021

Top Mistakes of New Truck Drivers

Whenever you enter a new industry, it is more than likely that you will make a series of mistakes that would have been otherwise avoidable. So, rather than repeating any of the errors that have already been made in the

October 28, 2021

POWER

Dr. Anthony Harris Talks About the Misinformation of COVID-19 and Vaccine Mandates

As politicians and conspiracy theorists continue to use COVID-19 and vaccine mandates to divide our country, now more than ever factual information is needed regarding the pandemic and how we beat it.It's been over a year since the pandemic began

October 28, 2021

Cultue 2021

Actor Jaden Michael Says Playing a Young Colin Kaepernick Taught Him How to Speak Up for Himself

Many of us didn’t know Colin Kaepernick when he was in high school but after Jaden Michael’s portrayal of the activist in Colin in Black & White, you may think you have. The 18-year-old Afro-Latino actor is not new to

October 27, 2021

Pulling Back the Stylish Layers of Curtiss Cook

Curtiss Cook is an actor who has been committed to his craft for decades. Cook started in the theater and eventually moved to London and New York City to pursue his dreams of becoming an actor, like those he admired

American Red Cross’ New Initiative Looks for Black Blood Donors to Help Fight Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition, most commonly found among African Americans, that affects the body’s red blood cells and normally occurs when a child receives two sickle cell genes—one from each parent. It's estimated that 100,000 Americans

Romeo Hunte is Putting Inclusion in the Forefront of Fashion

Romeo Hunte has been making a name for himself in the fashion industry for years now. His brand, Romeo Hunte New York, has been recognized as one of the up-in-coming forces in fashion. As one of the few Black American

Wu-Tang: An American Saga’s Siddiq Saunderson Taps into a Familiar Style

Siddiq Saunderson got his big break when he was cast to play Dennis Coles aka D-Lover, who would professionally become known as Ghostface Killah, in the hit Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga.On the heels of season two, Siddiq has

Just Our Two Scents: 13 Men Share Their Signature Cologne

When it comes to a man feeling confident about who he is there are a few items that are definite. From the outfit he wears to the shoes on his feet, from the car he drives to the fresh-cut his

Glynn Turman, the Epitome of the Black Cowboy Style

When we think of fashion and style in the entertainment industry, usually what comes to mind is Gucci, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, and a plethora of more high fashion names. However, that’s not all the fashion industry has to offer.

Showtime’s The Chi’s Curtiss Cook Covers the 2021 Style Issue

There is no doubt that the last year and a half has been the most uncertain, impactful, and culture shifting time period in recent memory. The combination of a global pandemic, the likes of which had not been seen in