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How to Set and Reach Your Financial Goals

Many of us dream about our perfect home for our entire lives. You know what the colors of the walls will be, that there is a porch wrapping around the entire front. You know you want a pool in the

March 22, 2021

STYLE

Alife and Champion Team Up with Urban Outfitters for HBCU Capsule collection

2020 was a year of reckoning with regard to racial injustices in this country. While many things came out of the social unrest, something that stood out most was the increased recognition and celebration of institutions created for and by

March 20, 2021

QG Eats

Michael Robinson’s Passion Leads to the Creation of the Bingo-Bango Soda Brand

Finding joy in crafting and creating, Michael Robinson's determination eventually leads him to create the Bingo-Bango Soda brand. Although he was never really good at crafting brew, he started off creating homebrew in his mother's backyard. He realized after some

March 16, 2021

“In The Heights” Film Adaptation Heads to Theaters and HBO Max This Summer

Who could have imagined that we would witness a musical dance number inside of a bodega? The creators behind the hit Broadway musical In The Heights, that's who! Along with Director Jon M. Chu, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes

March 14, 2021

How To Kick Start New life in New City

Every new start is scary and every change brings certain uncertainties. But isn't that the whole point of life, to seek new opportunities and possibilities. Beginning life in a new city is something that must be done with a lot

March 12, 2021

John Clarence Stewart Talks Code-Switching and the Midseason Finale of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist

Last we spoke to John Clarence Stewart he talked to us about being a creative and his role on Netflix's What If. Two years later, he has continued to grind and is now starring in NBC's Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, a

March 12, 2021

These Men Celebrated the Courage, Beauty and Power of Women Through These 6 Songs

Nothing is more important to men than the special women in their lives. Whether it’s their mom, sister, wife, girlfriend or friends, men adore the women in their life and the power they hold. That’s why these six men who

March 10, 2021

Get Out: A Word to Black Pastors of the Southern Baptist Convention

In 2017, Universal Pictures released a horror film entitled Get Out. The movie's theme revolved around the idea of cunning white people and the ability to lure gullible Black people into their spaces for sinister purposes disguised in altruism. At

March 10, 2021

[Giveaway] Fulton & Roark “Total Package” Set

Every person loves to smell good and Fulton & Roark has partnered with The Quintessential Gentleman to giveaway their Total Package set. Get everything you need for a complete scent experience. Start your experience with our 8.8-ounce Bar Soap. Each

Black Billionaires: The Richest Black Men in the World

If you've ever wondered who the richest Black men in the world are, you've come to the right place. We've identified the top three richest Black men on the planet, who are among the top 300 richest people in the

7 Skincare Tips For Beginners

Male grooming expert and founder of SU inc. Barber Spa and Juice Bar, Michael Kearse understands the importance of skincare. He also knows that the process can be a tedious task for those wanting to make their skin a priority.

Interviews

Darrell Alston is Changing the Narrative By Way of His Bungee Obleceni Brand

Darrell Alston is making his dreams a reality, recently launching his own luxury sneaker and clothing business, Bungee Obleceni, in December 2020. However, this success did not come without many life ups and downs, which influenced not only the name

How Do You Unplug?

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

Community

Upswing Partners with UNCF to Support The Fund II Foundation

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,

5 Ways To Show Your Appreciation To Your Employees During a Pandemic

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

March 4, 2021

Jay-Z Sells Majority Stake In Tidal Streaming Service

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

March 4, 2021

6 Men’s Sunglass Trends to Look Out for in 2021

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

March 3, 2021