Meet The Nine Black Designers Showing At New York Fashion Week
With Fashion Week officially underway, there are multiple designers who are showing their Fall 2018 collections this season and over 70 designers of color are presenting at this year’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW). Considering less than fifty designers of color showed their labels back in 2016, this is definitely a significant win for diversity […]
This Is What Famous Ads Would Look Like If a Black Woman Starred in Them Instead
As her way of fighting back against the lack of diversity in the fashion industry, 27-year-old model, med student, and fashion blogger Dede Howard re-created major campaigns that originally featured white models for a series called “Black Mirror.” Shot by her boyfriend, photographer Raffael Dickreuter, the series is a response to discrimination that Howard has […]
What You Should Know About Black History Month
Every February Americans observe Black History Month, a time set aside to celebrate the contributions that African Americans have made to American history. Here are nine things you need to know about the history of the observance: 1. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and the […]
Annika Chambers | Exclusive Interview
The One The Only Blues Artist Annika Chambers Whether it’s touring the United States, South America, or Europe Annika Chambers is lighting up audiences worldwide. Her highly entertaining playful stage presence mixed with her soulful heartfelt vocals is knocking the socks off of audiences all around the world. Hailing from Houston, Texas Annika Chambers teams with […]
Rick Gianatos brings artists together for the Peace Project | La La Peace Song
LA LA PEACE SONG is a powerhouse song with a moral message, both when it was originally released in 1974 and also for today and the world we are living in. Renowned Dance Music Producer Rick Gianatos is creating this music release as a personal statement against all the violence that has been going on […]
“Makeover Medicine” YouTube sensation With Jackie Beard-Robinson
Jackie Beard Robinson (www.JackieBeardRobinson.org)is a fashion & lifestyle influencer, writer and philanthropist that gives back through makeovers. Jackie is constantly dishing out lifestyle, fashion and entertainment news as well as trends to those who seek insight from such talent. Jackie has been published in various publications including South Florida Insider, The Scope Weekly, a business blogazine for the entrepreneur and the curious minded. 1. […]
Read: Letter sent to Grammys org by female Sony, Universal and Warner execs
Earlier this week, senior female executives at companies such as Universal, Sony, Warner and Roc Nation made waves by sending a letter. On Monday, six US power players in the music business delivered a missive to Grammys organiser the Recording Academy (aka NARAS) calling for drastic changes to be made to its make-up. Those power […]
Dionyza | Interview
How do you find inspiration for original works? Dionyza : Real life experiences mostly, whether it’s mine or someone I know and other times I’ll find it in something I’ve watched in a movie, or documentary, news, reality tv etc You are also a background vocalist for major artists, and TV/Movie, How does your singing […]
28 Organizations That Empower Black Communities
Time and time again, black Americans have often come together in vulnerable times through mobilization. From the Black Panther Party to the Civil Rights Movement, there have been a number of organizations and movements that have fought to remind the nation that we too are America. If you’re looking to organize against the current, unstable […]
15 Black Fashion Designers You Should Know
It’s February, which means we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month all month long. Since New York Fashion Week is fresh on our minds, we’re sharing our favorite black designers who are making serious moves in the fashion industry. Get ready to be wowed by these insanely talented black fashion designers. 1. Stella Jean: The stunning Stella Jean is […]
Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer. Bitcoin is one of many cryptocurrencies; others like Ether, Litecoin, and DASH, are the most well-known of over 1100 actively traded coins on exchanges like Coinbase and Bittrex. What are they? Basically put, they are digital currency that […]
‘New Old Soul’ Acts You Need to Hear Right Now
For a few years now, there has been a ripple in the deep waters of the music known as soul. True soul music hearkens back to the 1950s and early 1960s when black artists were combining blues, jazz, doo-wop, gospel and r&b into a brand new genre. Soul was the music of pride in being […]
The One, The Only Blues Artist Annika Chambers
Available on the Montrose Records Label This Woman Has It All Whether it’s touring the United States, South America, or Europe Annika Chambers is lighting up audiences worldwide. Her highly entertaining playful stage presence mixed with her soulful heartfelt vocals is knocking the socks off of audiences all around the world. Hailing from Houston, […]
