As the pandemic adds the feeling of hopelessness, and a nation that is built on capitalism causes us to continue to wonder how we will continue our way of life, unplugging is needed now more than ever. A form of

Upswing, an online student engagement organization, is partnering with United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide academic support for UNCF’s Fund II Foundation – UNCF STEM Scholars Program (STEM Scholars Program), connecting STEM students with an online academic advising platform,

As some states begin to slowly open up, Covid-19 continues to disrupt the norm that we're used to. One year since the pandemic first hit the United States, the way we have lived our lives has been forever changed. From

Jack Dorsey's digital payment company, Square is acquiring a majority ownership stake in music streaming service, Tidal. Bought by hip-hop icon, Jay -Z, in 2015 for $56 million, Tidal aimed to give music artists more control of their art and

The past year left many people shut indoors, but with any luck, 2021 will allow people to step out into the sunlight again—and when they do, their eyes will need protection!If you require prescription eyewear, plenty of retailers offer RX

Method Man has been a fixture in hip hop for decades. From the east coast group, Wu-Tang clan, to the rap duo, Method Man & Redman, the rapper is known for his lyrical flow, as well as contributing to New

According to the Census Bureau Report, in 2018, the annual income for Black Households was $46,703 compared to white households whose annual income was $70,642.There is still a separation of wealth in this country with minority groups still not being

Throughout the past few decades, technology has surged forward at a breakneck pace, opening up possibilities that once seemed like pipe dreams. And while the advances in technology stole the headlines, there was another story being told. This was the

Blue Kimble, star of Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, opens up about style, culture, and his journey from NFL player to leading man.

The Quintessential Gentleman kicks off its digital fashion series, Turned Gentleman, spotlighting the new and next wave of cultural disruptors. This series features the rising talents of today who are impacting the world around us. A Turned Gentleman is confident,

Frederick Haynes III had more in common with his father and grandfather than just being named after them. Despite losing such influential figures at a tender age, these nurturing relationships still helped shape the person he is today. Their legacies

With its hit run at the 2021 Toronto Black Film Festival, the relationship drama, A For Alpha, is ready to spark the conversation on gender norms. Directed by Greg Cally, the short film explores the relationship between Harrison, played by

Over the course of the last year, many people found themselves in a situation where the jobs they once did in an office, or other workplace environment had to be done from home. Even though many are now making the

Ok, let’s take it back to the 2000s for a minute. Do you all remember being in your rooms singing your hearts out as teens? You listened to Jagged Edge, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Mario, T.I., Bow Wow, Ciara and

For years, women have enjoyed the luxury of rental couture. Through platforms (and now brick-and-mortar shops) like Rent-the-Runway women have been able to benefit from the ability to borrow gowns for formal events or cocktail numbers for holiday parties and

On January 20, 2021, the nation and the world watched as a divisive administration came to an end, and hope was once again restored for many American citizens, especially members of historically underrepresented communities. Under the new Administration, President Joe

A virtuoso jazz pianist and film composer tracking his family’s lineage through his 91-year-old grandfather from Jim Crow Florida to the Walt Disney Concert Hall is a connection many would not think could happen, and yet it has. A Concerto

Former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen have released an exclusive podcast series on Spotify, that covers wide-ranging conversations.An eight-episode podcast, "Renegades: Born in the USA," features the friends engaging "in deep and revealing conversation," discuss topics spanning race, fatherhood,

In honor of Mardi Gras, Stellar Award-winning gospel artist Micah Stampley and his wife Heidi came to Atlanta for the first public tasting of their amazing new line of Beignet mix. For anyone familiar with the creole culture, beignets are

In the last 12 months, we have learned to appreciate time with friends and family more than ever. Serial entrepreneurs, master entertainers and HBCU grads Morgan and Kareem Hawthorne have created not only a game but an experience that you're