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Lafayette, Indiana-bred rising emcee Ian Demontrio began his artistic journey in 2007 when he was just 15 years old. His passion was understandably ignited by a move to an Atlanta suburb, which placed him in the direct company of many hip-hop legends. As an independent artist, he continued to blossom, learning how to produce and…

Grab your favorite snack, pour your wine, call your friends, it’s that time — time to celebrate and binge-watch some of our favorite Black TV shows that are headed to Netflix. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Netflix’s Strong Black Lead announced that some of the best TV shows that celebrate Black culture are now going…

As we close out the month of July, we are also ending Fibroid Awareness Month. While 77 percent of women have fibroids, many of them don’t have severe symptoms. However, Black women are disproportionately more like to suffer from debilitating symptoms, including heavy bleeding during and between periods, painful sex, pelvic pain and back pain.…

For many teenagers, attending a Harvard Unversity debate program and making history in a debate competition isn’t the first thing on their minds. However, for two Atlanta teenagers, it is in fact their reality. Madison Webb, a 17-year old Langston Hughes senior and Christian Flournoy, a 15-year-old Westminster Schools sophomore, are a part of the…

Historically Black colleges and universities are pillars of education and success in the African American community, but they often lack the same funding as other institutions. MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has decided to use her wealth to pour into HBCUs to ensure their continued success as a part of her…

As we celebrate National Lipstick Day on Tuesday, July 29, we encourage all you beauty aficionados to take time to sample a variety of shades, from bold reds to pale nudes and even bright neons. While you’re on the hunt for that perfect lipstick to accentuate your look, don’t overlook the many Black beauty businesses…

Katori Hall’s new drama series “P-Valley” based on his hit play “P—- Valley” has been renewed for season 2 on Starz. The hour-long show that is set around a Mississippi Delta strip club, The Pynk, has become a fan favorite during season 1. Starz announced the renewal of the show after just three episodes due…

When 25-year-old Philadelphia native David Cabello realized that there was no Black-owned food delivery app on the market, he and his twin brother Aron put their minds to work to create Black and Mobile. Black and Mobile, which was founded in 2017 and launched in 2019, specializes in food from Black-owned restaurants. Cabello launched the…

LOMIJOH is a French-Cameroonian singer and songwriter. Growing up in Paris, she was introduced to the piano at an early age, sparking her love for music. She pursued both tennis and modeling professionally before realizing that her real passion was music. Now, the New York-based recording artist is fully dedicated to her music career. Earlier this…

Precious Avorkliyah is an Atlanta-based licensed clinical psychotherapist who is passionate and dedicated to helping people in their journey to emotional wellness. She received her master’s degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey and now she owns Modern Therapy Now, her own practice. Avorkliyah specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families both young and mature,…

Mali Music is a three-time Grammy-nominated artist, producer, and composer who is transforming how we enjoy gospel music. His sound can be described as a fusion of gospel messaging, soulful vibes and R&B sounds. He recently released the single “Mo’Lo (Like You),” ahead of his fifth album, Book of Mali, which is set to drop…

Mimi J The Glamatory, is a celebrity makeup artist who uplifts women not only through beauty, but also through business. Mimi, who is a Clark Atlanta University graduate, owns two businesses, The Glamatory and Grind Pretty. Mimi has worked with celebrities including Angela Simmons, Kenya Moore, Issa Rae and more. The Glamatory is a vegan makeup…

While we are sending actor and comedian Marlon Wayans happy birthday wishes we are also sending he and his entire family condolences on the passing of his mother, Elvira Wayans. The matriarch to the Wayans family of comedic geniuses was 81-years-old. Her children Keenan, Damon, Shawn, Marlon, Dwayne, Kim, Nadia, Elvira, Diedre, and Vonnie, have…

Vaughn Hebron is an actor who bet on himself and, in turn, had Tyler Perry bet on him as well. The Baltimore native who graduated from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. After a stint in the pharmaceutical industry, Hebron moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career…

Serena Williams is helping her daughter make sound investments early by creating new opportunities within the sports world. Williams, who is married to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, shared some exciting news about their two-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia on social media Tuesday, July 21. The 38-year-old tennis superstar shared an image on her Instagram story announcing…

From college dropout to becoming the largest Black female beverage manufacturer in the country, Nailah Ellis is the definition of success through determination. The Detroit native founded Ellis Island Tea in 2008 and now her products can found in retail giants like Sam’s Club and Costco and airport concessioners across the country. Ellis has been…

As we enter the fifth-month quarantine, without concerts, sports games, and other large-format gatherings, most are wondering: Will we ever get back to normal? One thing that has kept us entertained during this time is the innovative thinking of Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. Like great minds do in a crisis, the two mega music producers…

Justin Shaifer is a STEM revolutionary and educator. Shaifer earned a full scholarship from NASA and NOAA to attend Hampton University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in marine and environmental science. He is currently working toward a doctorate in science education at Columbia University. The Chicago native is also the founder of Fascinate Inc.,…

Following George Floyd’s death at the hands of officers with the Minneapolis Police Department, calls for police reform are being heard around the country. At rolling out, we want to hear from those in law enforcement who are dedicated to their jobs and the betterment of the community. U. Reneé Hall has been chief of…

Whether she’s making us reflect on our friendships with her role as Molly on “Insecure” or making us laugh with her HBO comedy special “Momma I Made It,” Yvonne Orji always brings us joy. The Nigerian actress, who is known for switching up her hairstyles from braids, to bobs, to long, to color, always comes…