For a while, there have been reports that NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is set to become the new head football coach for Jackson State University. The 53-year-old former athlete confirmed the announcement on his new podcast 21st and

In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 21st, The International Day of Peace. It's not only a time to remember the ideals the day represents but also a moment to reflect on influential people throughout history who have

Trell Thomas has a family background that is deeply rooted in tradition as he comes from a grandmother that was a sharecropper and a mother who picked cotton. Growing up in this environment allowed him to become very aware of

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and American Express have announced a $10 million grant program that aims toward benefiting Black-owned small businesses in the United States.American Express, in partnership with the US Black Chambers, Inc., National Business League, National Black

The last time we spoke to actor Jahi Winston he was on the cover of our Power Issue discussing his role on Lena Waithe's Queen & Slim. Little did we know, during the filming of Queen & Slim he was

Last week, The Quintessential Gentleman produced the New York Latino Film Festival's FUTURO Digital Conference, which features forums spotlighting leaders and top social influencers in digital content (creators and distributors), mobile app companies and mobile technology leaders targeting the market.Watch

Dove Men+Care and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have announced a partnership for the Commit to C.A.R.E (Care About Racial Equity) Now Initiative, a campaign designed to showcase, honor and celebrate the humanity of Black men while addressing a

Movember, the leading men's health charity, has announced it will extend funding for five of the Making Connections program sites, an initiative that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of men of color and veterans in the United

Growing up, I knew that Election Day meant that I had a day off from school on a Tuesday. As I grew older and could vote, I realized that voting was a duty. I knew of the hardships that people

Ryan Johnson is a man who used his experience and passion to launch an organization that would begin to demand inclusion for underrepresented communities of color.In 2019, Ryan founded Cxmmunity, an organization with a mission to increase the participation of

Engineer Jordan Hinshaw announces the launch of the first-ever plant-based disposable utensils called Hemptensils, produced by his company GreenTek Packaging LLC.Made from all-natural elements, including U.S.-grown industrial hemp, Hemptensils are forks, spoons, and knives are 100 percent bio-based (they have

Although the fashion industry continues to struggle with its diversity problem, Black designers are beginning to see increased prominence in the field, including the world of shoes and accessories. With an incredibly slimmed-down fashion calendar this year, it is important

In the wake of COVID 19 and the present onslaught of police brutality, it's more important than ever for Black people to have mental health services readily available. These circumstances, alongside the normal stress of daily life, can push many

A new study published in Circulation by the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers has proved that heart failure in Black patients even after medical professions use biomarker tests to developed treatments for each specific patient.Heart failure affects nearly 5

Now I know all of you remember when you were kids, all you did was watch TV, play video games, and play outside. For me, watching TV was life! I watched so many shows, I could recite word for word

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) announced the relaunch of their legendary Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with Kevin Hart joining as the host.The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon will be a two-hour special airing globally on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at

When you have someone who is hungry and passionate about opportunities, they do everything in their power to leave a lasting impression on their audience. We’re talking about none other than Terayle Hill. Hill has been in the acting industry

Every year that you go hunting should always be focused on one goal: to be better than you were last season. Hunting is more popular than ever, and that means competition can be a lot greater than it used to

The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) kicked off its festival today and will be providing entertaining offerings in the forms of drive-in/in-person experiences and virtual programming.This year, The Quintessential Gentleman is the sponsor of NYLFF's FUTURO Digital Conference. FUTURO

When I look back over my 33 years of life, I can't help but realize how blessed I truly am to have my grandparents in my life. Although I lost my paternal grandmother in 1993 soon after I turned 6