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Let’s Celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day

If you survived National Tequila Day, it's time to recoup and relax with your favorite bottle of wine and your favorite cheese. Why you ask because It's National Wine and Cheese Day. This is a day where your tastebuds can

July 25, 2020

Travel

Few Things to Know When Charter Fishing the First Time

If you’re planning to set off on a fishing charter for the first time, we’re glad to have you here. Many people make a common mistake of navigating a trip without planning for it. This is why they run into

July 24, 2020

Try This JAJA Tequila Recipe to Celebrate National Tequila Day

Happy National Tequila Day my friends. I'm sure it's been a long week and today is a day that most of us need. We have partnered with our friends at JAJA Tequila to bring you a recipe that is sure

July 24, 2020

STYLE

These Five Men are the Only Black Nominees for This Year’s CFDA Awards

The Council of Fashion Designers of America’s annual CFDA Awards is recognized as the Oscars of American fashion. While tending to highlight more established fashion houses, a nomination or win for fresh names in the business has the ability to

July 23, 2020

To Be Real Or Not To Be: GhostLaFa Talks About the Power to Remain Real in the Music Industry

The music industry is one of the most rewarding industries to be in but what do you do to remain relevant? Do you clean yourself up, tattoo your face, be unauthentic? Or, do you keep it 1000? Either way, you

5 Design Tips for Your 1st Home

Designing your own home for the first time can be the culmination of years of dreams as you have the opportunity to bring your ideal home to life. However, reality can soon hit first-time buyers as scope creep starts to

Actor Stephen Bishop Talks “Coins For Love” and Says Someone Can Ignite a Change in You

Stephen Bishop is popularly known for his role as the love interest to the self-sufficient yet self-sabotaging Mary Jane Paul on Mara Brock Akil series Being Mary Jane. Stephen's acting credits include Til Death Do Us Part, Imposters, Grey's Anatomy,

Interviews

These Childhood Friends Started a Vending Machine Business During the Pandemic

While many of us are still in quarantine due to the pandemic that has taken the world by storm this past Spring and wondering what’s next, three childhood friends did not let this moment pass them by, and discovered how

Community

From Humble Beginnings to Harvard Law, This Sanitation Worker’s Dreams Become a Reality

Maryland College Graduate Rehan Staton overcame financial woes, illness, and a sports-related injury as he dutifully continued to support his father and brother. He worked as an employee of The Bate's Trucking and Trash Removal Company. The Maryland native is

July 21, 2020

Meet Brandon Gilpin, The Actor Playing a 15-Year Old DJ on the New Starz Show “P-Valley”

Brandon Gilpin a.k.a ShowTimeBrando is an Actor, Dancer, Musical Artist, Host, Comedian, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker. Raised in Amityville, New York, Brandon originally started his career off as a dancer but later found a love for all aspects of being an

July 20, 2020

How to Increase Sexual Stamina for Men

When does a guy reach his sexual peak? Is it in his 20s? In his 40s? Research has shown that the idea of sexual peaks is pretty outdated and a man in his 50s could easily be delivering the best

July 18, 2020

Curtiss Cook Talks About Admiring His Character on “The Chi” and Black Lives Matter

Lena Waithe's The Chi is giving us what we need during the summer quarantine and with each episode, it seems to continue to heat up. Now in its third season, the Showtime original continues to be authentic and relatable to

Community

Author Explores the Intersections of Queerness and Blackness in Memoir “All Boys Aren’t Blue”

Journalist George Johnson, best known for his commentary on issues pertaining to racial inequalities, HIV, and gender identity is now taking his penmanship to all-new heights in memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue. In his new book, George offers life experiences

Interviews

The Black-Owned Social Networking App Qiirky is Helping You Make Friends During COVID-19

In these difficult times, human connections are more important than ever. The new Black-owned app, Qiirky, is here to help users create meaningful friendships and enjoy activities with like-minded individuals in a sophisticated way. Michael Pleasants, U.S. Navy service member

STYLE

Marcel Ames is Creating His Own Lane in the World of Suiting

X of Pentacles, the suit and accessories label founded by Marcel Ames, is one of a handful of Black-owned suit brands that operate in the tradition of Italian, made-to-measure and bespoke suit-making. The Quintessential Gentleman sat down with Marcel to

Netflix Unveils Their Next Summer Blockbuster ‘Project Power’ Starring Jamie Foxx

Hollywood superstar and Oscar-winning actor, Jamie Foxx, takes on superpowered drug kingpins in Netflix’s latest action-packed film, Project Power. The film, which drops on August 14th, is based around a new drug that gives those who take it unique superpowers,

July 15, 2020

Interviews

Influencer Kahh Spence Encourages Homeownership as an Investment for the Future

W.E.B Du Bois spoke of the Talented 10th, and in today's time, we're here to stake our claim. Striving for upward mobility has always been the agenda of people of color and it's our duty to bring up our brothers

July 14, 2020

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Why The Climate Crisis Is Also A Human Rights Crisis

The climate crisis has gone from being a distant theoretical danger to a very real and present threat. With extreme weather events on the rise, it is important not to forget that there are other components to this crisis.Wildfires Destroying

July 14, 2020