THE QUINTESSENTIAL GENTLEMAN

Is your underwear killing your workout?

You don’t need to be a professional athlete to worry about how your clothes impact your performance. The truth is, every piece of clothing affects a workout, whether a light jog or a high-octane CrossFit session. Here’s how your underwear

March 28, 2020

20 Clothing Pieces to Consider for a [Practical] Quarantine Wardrobe

We are almost four months into 2020 and currently the world is under attack by novel Coronavirus, COVID-19. With the spread of the virus easily transmitted through close human contact, most of the world's population, including many in the United

March 26, 2020

POWER

Here’s What Clarence Thomas’ Health Scare Could Mean for America

Photo Credit: Jonathan Ernst, ReutersSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was discharged from Sibley Memorial Hospital on March 25th after a week of experiencing flu-like symptoms. The doctors who treated him have labeled his condition as a non-covid related infection, though

March 25, 2020

New York Latino Film Festival Founder Calixto Chinchilla, the Culture Champion

As founder and executive director of the New York Latino Film Festival, Calixto Chinchilla has provided many opportunities for Latinos as well as Blacks in the entertainment industry and assisted them with the jumpstart to ensure successful careers. Kerry Washington,

March 25, 2020

Politics

BBC Political Analyst, Drexel Heard Extends Millennial Political Expertise to Los Angeles

BBC Political Analyst Drexel Heard's shares his story.

March 24, 2020

Does Criticizing Black Cinema Take Away Its Power?

Black People are not a monolith! Not with the music we listen to, the movies we watch, or how we consume any form of art made by us for us. I know it’s hard to believe, seeing as though many

March 23, 2020

Community

3 Black Men are Helping to Shape the Future of Mental Health in Our Communities with the Elevate app

As mental health continues to be a taboo subject within the African- American community, there are platforms that are helping to push the culture forward when it comes to self-care. The Black Mental health Alliance, Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson’s

March 23, 2020

Lifestyle

La Fête: The First Rosé Solely Black-Owned Out of St. Tropez, France

Donae Burston is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience who's developed a unique brand in the wine and spirits industry with multicultural consumers in mind. La Fête du Rosé is the first solely black-owned rosé out of

March 22, 2020

Theqgentleman

Top 5 Must-Follow Haircare Tips for Men

Skincare is important. But how’s your hair care regimen doing? How often do you shampoo your hair? Do you condition it? What about your hair styling products, are they good enough? These days, proper men’s grooming suggests treating and styling

March 22, 2020

The Top Five Trends from Fall/Winter 2020 Menswear Runways

To say we are currently living in surreal times is an understatement. However, just a few weeks ago, the fashion world was in the midst of its biannual "fashion month," including the usual back-to-back fashion shows and industry events across

Theqgentleman

Modern Businessman: Tips From Fashion to Finance

The road to becoming a true businessman is a long one. Although we often hear and read about miraculous success stories from people all over the country, the road to success isn’t as easy as it seams.What we see are

Motion Picture’s John Gibson, “A Champion of Inclusion, Belonging and Representation in TV/FILM”

As the Vice President of External and Multicultural Affairs at the Motion Picture Association (MPA), John Gibson strives to enhance the association's diversity and inclusion initiatives as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. This unique position allows him to

Theqgentleman

5 Travel Tips For Jet Set Businessmen

When you first get a job that involves lots of air travel, you can’t believe your luck.Jetting off to different domestic and international locations on business sure beats being stuck in the office eating a stale sandwich and staring out

Jeremy Tardy Says “The Real Power is Believing in Yourself”

I was in Highschool when I first flirted with the idea of being an actor. Growing up, there weren’t many young Black boys who were on my TV screen, but still, I felt something in my gut that told me

March 17, 2020

Actor Jahi Winston Covers Our 2020 Power Issue

The Quintessential Gentleman releases the 2020 Power Issue saluting voices of impact from film and television, culture and history. These are individuals who are committed to the fight for injustice, building generational wealth and changing the perceived narrative of young

March 17, 2020

A Bit Of Fun In Class Wouldn’t Hurt

Edutainment is not a portmanteau that many would have expected to exist. The idea of merging education and entertainment is plausibly still foreign to some people; despite being used as early as 1954.We are living in a disruptive era. Each

March 16, 2020