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Author: Pump It Up Magazine

Anissa Sutton is the founder and creative force behind Pump It Up Magazine, a publication that blends wellness, lifestyle, and entertainment. Through her work, Anissa empowers readers with inspiring stories, motivational insights, and features that highlight authentic voices from around the world. As an entrepreneur, publisher, and visionary, she continues to uplift communities through creativity, music, and purposeful living.

The Best Ways To Express Your Own Personal Style

Image Source – CCO License Everyone has their own style, and that much should be clear to most people. But if you are keen to make sure that you are actually expressing your own personal style in some way or another, then there are plenty of ways in which you can hope to achieve this. […]

Winter Fashion Tips For 2022

Image   Now that we are getting into the colder months of the year it is about time to grab those comfy sweaters and wooly hats out of the wardrobe once more and make the most of wrapping up in comfy layers for the next few months. If you are looking for some ways to […]

American Literature and The African American Woman

I am an African American, female author and writer. I stand on the shoulders of so many that came before me, and I am proud and honored to do so. I will not forget about the countless of Black women who paved the way for writers like me to share our stories and have a […]

5 Tips for Rocking Your First Date

Pexels – CCO Licence   First date nerves can seem overwhelming and if you let them, they can make it impossible for you to enjoy your date and make a good impression. But, if you know a few tips and tricks for acing your first date every time, you have no need to be nervous, […]

LISTEN TO “BE MY VALENTINE” RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY BERNIE C. ON KPIU RADIO

A classic and timeless holiday, Valentine’s Day is a day of expressing love and thankfulness for everyone from friends to family To celebrate this beautiful day, KPIU Radio Hoast Bernie C. Drivetime Jazz Band presents a playlist of love songs that range from jazz oldies/new to modern/old R&B tunes. Click here>> WWW.KPIURADIO.COM LISTEN TO “BE […]

Inspiring Quotes for Black History Month: ‘Freedom Is Never Given’

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses a crowd in Jan. 1965. (Getty Images) February is Black History Month and to get ready, we rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons including Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. Du Bois. These powerful public figures have left a mark on our country with their insightful words, historic speeches and more. […]

6 Standout Black History Tours in the U.S.

Each February to mark Black History Month, the United States celebrates the Black men, women, and organizations that have helped move the needle forward for equality. While one month—28 days to be exact—isn’t nearly long enough to share every worthy story, tours about the topic can be an excellent experience to fill in the gaps, and […]

Stream Now The Best Romantic Movies of All Time

1The Sun Is Also a Star (2019) WARNER BROS. PICTURES/YOUTUBE Set in New York City across the span of just one day, The Sun Is Also a Star is a feel-good film that will leave you hopeful. Our favorite design moment? The neon-colored karaoke room. STREAM NOW 2Carol (2015) THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY/YOUTUBE Set in the 1950s, Carol is filled […]

From The Butler to Becoming to Homecoming, These Are the 41 Best Black Movies on Netflix

Films are a great way to get a glimpse into the culture, identity and history of a people. Whether for entertainment, education or inspiration, movies can provide a mirror to society and shape paradigms. In terms of Black history and the Black experience, film has played a huge role is informing and opening eyes. Sure, social media has played […]

Origins of Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. […]