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Five Songs That Remind Us of the Power of Music

In this country, we all see how many races, especially African Americans are treated poorly. With music being one of our most beloved pastimes, it was important for these artists to sing change into our ears. Whether it's talking about

Walker and Company’s Dir. of Brand Marketing Says “Great Marketing is Always Authentic and Genuine”

Beauty is a $532 billion dollar industry. Black consumers make up about 13 percent of the US population but according to a 2019 Neilsen report, Black people outspend their counterparts in many beauty categories. Although our community continues to spend

Black Man, Get You Some Therapy

Black Man, there is power in making your mental health top priority. The Quintessential Gentleman recognized the importance of Black men and their mental health with our latest digital series, Black Man, Get You Some Therapy, in partnership with Real

9 of the Most Stylish Male Fashion Influencers To Know

Allen Onyia (@allenonyia)Allen Onyia is a menswear influencer who truly believes “style is a sport.” As the creative director of True Religion brand jeans and co-founder of UpscaleHype, Onyia seamlessly integrates the world of luxury fashion and streetwear, as exhibited

The Power of Our Politics

Communications Director Remmington Belford Shares His Experience Being on Capitol Hill the Day of the Insurrection and How It Was the Result of the Power of Our Politics.Let me be very clear: what took place on January 6th in the

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[Giveaway] Treat Your Skin with The Gillette SkinGuard Shaving Set

If you're a man who loves a fresh shave but hates razor bumps then you should try Gillette SkinGuard, Gillette’s first razor clinically proven for sensitive skin designed to reduce razor bumps and other signs of shaving irritation. The SkinGuard

April 29, 2021

Driven Society’s Travis Weekes: Creating Cultural Impact in the Age of COVID

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

April 29, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Pardoned Citizens Convicted of Marijuana Possession for 4/20

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

April 27, 2021

CULTURE

J.R. Smith Attends North Carolina A&T With a Rising Golf Career on the Horizon

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

April 27, 2021

Lincoln University Develops the First Police Academy at an HBCU

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

April 26, 2021

STYLE

The Good, the Bad and the Bizarre: Oscar Fashion 2021

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

April 26, 2021

STYLE

10 Great Denim Options for $200 or Less

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

April 23, 2021

Entertainment

“The Rookie” Star Titus Makin Discusses Season 3, Racial Injustice and Upcoming Projects

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

April 23, 2021

Entrepreneurship

These HBCU Grads Are Delivering Alcohol to Your Door With QuikLiq

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

April 23, 2021

CULTURE

Celebrate Earth Day By Following These Plant Dads

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

April 22, 2021

NAAGA Founder Talks Gun Ownership in the Black Community, Gun Violence and Gun Law Reform

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

April 21, 2021

Lifestyle

Hill Harper Launches the First Black-Owned Digital Wallet App in North America

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

April 20, 2021

Jerome Crawford Talks Social Equity, Criminalization and Barriers of Entry in the Cannabis Industry

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

April 19, 2021

POWER

Dwyane Wade Joins Ownership Group for Utah Jazz Team

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

April 19, 2021