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The first thing members of the MAGA movement ask when confronted with the allegations of racism against Black Americans by Donald Trump and/or members of his handpicked, yet often unqualified, administration is whether you can provide proof. Well, thanks to our research department, here is a list of things to support your argument. This list…
Aliya King Neil, an acclaimed author and journalist who has won the Southern Book Award, shares insights about her newest picture book, Pecosita’s Freckled Face, which tells an empowering tale of a young girl with freckles as she embarks on a heartfelt journey toward self-acceptance and love. Aliya, what sparked the idea for Pecosita’s Freckled…
Sensere, a gospel group, views music as more than just performance. They see it as a process of building discipline and faith happening in real time. Their sound mixes gospel, funk, rock, and soul, combining the precision of a big band with the intuition of a smaller group. This balance has helped them thrive for…
There is a disgustingly stale habit in hip-hop media that refuses to age out: grown men turning old access, private moments, and past ties with women held in high regard into fresh content. It is gossip dressed as candor. It is nostalgia used as leverage. And too often, it lands on women who built their…
Renowned producer, songwriter, and artist Deezle has been a powerhouse behind countless hits for years. Now, he is boldly stepping into the spotlight with fresh music and an expansive vision. In this compelling conversation, he passionately explores his growth, his purpose, and the exciting next chapter of his career. You’ve shaped major hits behind the…
Charlotte Jackson created The Curve Authority to challenge gaps in luxury fashion. In this conversation, she discusses representation, purchasing power, and why plus-size consumers remain overlooked. What inspired your transition from acting and singing into luxury fashion, and how did that journey lead to founding The Curve Authority? It wasn’t a direct transition. I stepped…
Tammeca Rochester launched Harlem Cycle nearly a decade ago to provide fitness and address health needs in Harlem. She discusses how the studio fosters wellness, community, and empowerment. What inspired you to launch Harlem Cycle, and what community need were you trying to address? I started Harlem Cycle almost 10 years ago—we’re coming up on…
Leslie Short knows what it means to move through spaces where she stood alone—and to keep going anyway. In her memoir, Someone Has to Be The First, she reflects on a path shaped by persistence, hard choices, and moments that demanded she speak for herself when no one else would. In this conversation, Short shares…