Urban Magazine is a media outlet covering entertainment, fashion, and sports as they relate to urban culture. We don't just write about it, we live it.
As preparations for Juneteenth begin across the country, here in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the capital of the first state to officially begin to abolish slavery, the holiday celebrating the end of America’s greatest crime against humanity carries a tremendous magnitude. While for most of the nation, it begins and ends on the nineteenth of June, this…
Nevaeh Black is building her sound with patience and a clear sense of identity. Inspired by artists like Whitney Houston and Beyoncé, she makes music that connects with listeners on a deep level. First and foremost, thank you for taking the time for this interview. Let’s start with your name. What inspired it? It’s actually…
Sylvia Moy helped shape Motown history, but her name is often absent from conversations about the label’s most influential figures. A songwriter, producer, and trailblazer, Moy broke barriers for women in the music industry while contributing to the careers of artists who would become household names. Yet despite her accomplishments, her story has remained largely…
Vilissa Thompson, LMSW’s Ramp Your Voice! Conference 2026 is an important space that focuses on the diverse experiences of Black disabled individuals. It goes beyond just discussing challenges and instead celebrates Black disabled joy, strength, and leadership. By uniting various leaders, artists, and advocates, the conference creates a shared space for storytelling and connection. It…
With artists+immigrants, Gregory DeAnda introduces MANNISH as more than a brand but a testament to movement, memory, and the quiet strength of those who build new worlds. From Montana to Mexico, from London’s thrift culture to Cape Town’s creative pulse, his journey shapes a debut collection rooted in durability, blues‑infused spirit, and immigrant resilience. In…
Suzi talks about becoming a global sensation, with “Nobody’s Better” surpassing 300 million streams. In this interview, she discusses creative range, her cultural identity, independence, and growth. You grew up immersed in music from a young age. What do you remember most about when your talent was first recognized in kindergarten, and how did that shape…
Comedian Ali Siddiq builds his work from lived experience, turning memory into structure and story into method. He does not separate vulnerability from performance, treating personal situations that might otherwise remain private as material for reflection and humor rather than exposure to manage. Siddiq remains with his family and friends in Houston, outside major industry…
Deareliz Anahi Moody, who has contributed a long list of features and cover stories to Urban Magazine, has released a personal collection of poems, prose, and diary writings entitled “The Garden of Love.“ Through this compilation of writings, the 21-year-old journalist shares her journey of perseverance through trauma, heartbreak, and death while still holding on…