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Angela Lewis of FX’s hit series Snowfall covers the special 2022 Women’s Issue of Urban Magazine, now available on digital newsstands worldwide. Curated by Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli, the issue highlights and celebrates a wide range of women of color every year. Lewis’ portrayal of drug queen-pin Aunt Louie has garnered her rave reviews with the…
Hip-Hop legend Trina’s protégé Nia Amber covers the February issue of Urban Magazine. The magazine’s publisher Be’n Original explains, “I think this is among my favorite issues as we highlight a very diverse group of women performers. I love what Nia Amber is currently bring to genre. I look forward to her having a long…
Urban Magazine is starting 2022 beautifully and bold with the incredible actress Kara Duncan of FOX’s new show, Pivoting. “Kara Duncan’s story illustrates what can happen when you have a strong support system including parents who invest time and energy in your dreams. She has such a bright and delightful personality, I am glad we…
NCognita is a definitive example of hard work and dedication paying off. The 20-year-old genius with her wide range of styles and flows has earned every bit of her success, including being signed to Issa Rae’s Raedio imprint on Atlantic Records. “I am proud to feature NCognita on the cover as she is a living…
Bringing in the holiday season, GDE/Island Prolific/Atlantic Records artist Raiche joins Urban Magazine’s editor-in-chief Dakari Eli for a special edition of her podcast, The Bigger Picture. Raiche, who was featured in the September 2020 issue of Urban, has just released her latest single “Burn Your Clothes” and will be speaking on her musical career, holiday plans…
Artist and co-host of Fox Soul’s “The Mix”, the beautiful Jazz Anderson proves she’s more than pretty face as she cover the November issue of Urban Magazine. Though she was first introduced to the public as the daughter of Basketball Wives alumni Tami Roman and former NBA player Kenny Anderson, Jazz has become a star…
This issue is dedicated to survivors of domestic violence. Under no circumstances, is it ever acceptable to abuse women in any form or fashion. We don’t care if it’s emotional or financial, it is just as damaging, if not more, than a closed fist. It is intolerable behavior on every level, but especially within our…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence has been on a growing trend. Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli wanted Urban Magazine do its part in turning the tide with a special feature for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Be’n Original, the magazine’s publisher, recruited five of his friends to share their experiences with abuse in…