THE QUINTESSENTIAL GENTLEMAN

Tackling Tough Conversations with Your Partner

African American men often keep their feelings inside, missing out on getting crucial help or communicating their needs to their partner, as found in investigations by The Man Up Man Down Research Program. This research showed that for African American men, being

July 7, 2020

Black Lives Matter Movement Hit Home for Princeton Perez Because He’s A Young Black Boy in America

Corporations are rolling back their age-old branding messaging. Statues that have stood tall for centuries are being taken down. Brands are donating millions of dollars to Black-owned businesses. This time it's different. I believe the reason for this is the

July 6, 2020

Interviews

OneUnited Bank’s CEO Kevin Cohee Talks #BlackoutDay2020 and Banking Black

Blackout Day 2020 is here and now more than ever we as a community need to understand the importance of our dollar. On July 7th, Black people and their supporters will be protesting with their wallets. On this day, no

July 6, 2020

It’s Officially Summer So Fellas it’s Time to Manscape!

Fellas, we have to start taking better care of ourselves and if you look good you feel good. From your nose to the crown jewels, you can always find some unwanted hair. It's the summertime and the way that this

July 6, 2020

Soul Singer Jac Ross Says “It’s Ok To Be Black”

Jac Ross is a soul singer with the voice of change we need. In recent months, as we have experienced turmoil in our community, Jac has used his voice to sing about the change that must happen for our culture

July 5, 2020

Theqgentleman

Effects of Low Testosterone in Males

Testosterone, a hormone produced in the human body, is found with higher levels in men. There are two main hormones that differentiate men and women, testosterone and estrogen, respectively. Both males and females have some levels of both these hormones,

July 5, 2020

Why Are Men More Dangerous Drivers Than Women?

Historically, there has been a flawed stereotype that men are better drivers than women. It’s impossible to say that all people of a specific gender drive in a certain way.However, what you can do is look at data that takes

July 2, 2020

STYLE

The Gap Collabs with Kanye, But What About Telfar?

These days it seems like a new fashion collaboration is announced every week. However, some have the ability to cause more of a stir than others, as what happened when The Gap announced it was teaming up with Kanye West’s

July 2, 2020

Kirk Franklin and Jonathan McReynolds Return to ‘Sunday Best’ on BET

In the midst of all the chaos, we need something to continue to lift our spirit and we will be getting that starting this Sunday as Sunday Best returns to BET for its 10th season. Kicking off in Sunday Best

July 2, 2020

Theqgentleman

How Online Learning Could Benefit You During Lockdown

Since Covid-19 became a global pandemic, people have had to adapt their lifestyles. This has been a huge change for most of us and the isolation and disruption of our normal routines have had a negative impact on our mental

Taking the Next Step: Guide for Moving in Together

Every relationship comes to a point where it’s inevitable to start making plans about moving in together. For many couples, this is a natural thing and an easy ride, but many come to a lot of obstacles because of the

Opinion

Take The States: Change Starts at the Local Level

Black Lives Matter protests erupted in the US and beyond following the cruel killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis. Weekly, and in some places daily, rallies and marches demand an end to police brutality and to systemic

Interviews

How Hakeem Harris Used Sweats to Create a Land of the Righteous

Sweatsuits are the name of the game in fashion right now and there is a focus, more than ever, on supporting Black brands. With that in mind, QG's fashion editor sat down with Hakeem Harris, the founder of one of

STYLE

[Giveaway] Win a Mission Belt Premium Giftbox Set

Good things come in threes and great things come in threes wrapped in an awesome gift box. The perfect gift for anyone with pants. Check out the premium gift box set here and enter to win below.

June 30, 2020

Community

George Floyd Petition Reaches 10 Million Signatures

On June 1, Change.org acquired 10 million signatures from worldwide supporters on behalf of George Floyd. The "Justice for George Floyd" campaign was created by the 15-year old petition starter Kellen S., Nick Allardice (Change.org's Chief Product Officer) and Bec

June 30, 2020

Sports

NASCAR Appoints Brandon Thompson to Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

2020 has been an emotionally volatile year in almost all regards and almost everyone has been affected. The catalyst for most of today’s hysteria can be awarded to the modern-day black plague of COVID-19, which has unapologetically claimed in its

June 30, 2020

Colin Kaepernick & Ava DuVernay Team Up For New Scripted Netflix Series

Back in 2016, many counted former 49ers’ quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, out after he began his peaceful protest by kneeling while the National Anthem played at games - a protest to draw notice to police brutality in this country. Kaepernick was

June 29, 2020