Gerrielle Stafford explains why she chose nursing

Gerrielle Stafford is the mother of a 3-year-old daughter and a student in nursing school at Resurrection University in Chicago. During the day, she is working for one of the largest hospitals in Chicago, and at night she is studying

Former KSU cheerleader Tommia Dean explains why she took a knee

Inspired by Colin Kaepernick’s on-field protests against police brutality, Tommia Dean joined the peaceful movement while cheerleading at Kennesaw State University. In 2017, Dean and four other cheerleaders kneeled during the national anthem at a college football game. As a

KSU student Tommia Dean shares why she kneeled

[jwplayer IvUnA9AS] Tommia Dean, a former cheerleader at Kennesaw State University, explains why it was important for her to take a knee during a college football game and how her actions were a pivotal moment for the African-American community. Dean

DJ RootsQueen brings the concert to life while on tour with Zaytoven

Name: DJ RootsQueen City: Atlanta Current venues: “Rude Girl Radio,” which broadcasts live from Digital Dope studios on My Turn Radio, NYE at the Westin Downtown Atlanta, and at the Masquerade for the Coalition DJs 12-year anniversary. Style/Genre: Trap, dancehall, open format

5 hip-hop books released in 2019 that are worth reading

Throughout 2019, a number of hip-hop’s biggest recording artists and cultural influencers have tested their talents outside of the studio and away from their roaring fans. As we close out this decade, 2019 saw some of them put pen to

15 festive nail designs for the holidays

The holidays are right around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, the weather is changing, and festive holiday outfits are being readied to get into the cheerful spirit. As you head to the nail salon this year, choose a

Top 8 emojis to use when flirting

Social media has made its mark in this new era of dating. From singles sliding into each other’s DMs on Facebook and Instagram, to sending signs of affection through text messages, millennials‘ flirting habits are constantly expanding through the use

6 ways to start your day so you can achieve more

There will be times when at the end of the day, you take inventory of what you accomplished and wish that you could have been more proactive and more productive. Follow these steps every morning to help you achieve as

Rapper Cipherella explains how her music is inspired by the world

Cipherella is an up-and-coming independent artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native released her new single, “Petty,” on Oct. 21. The cut calls out herself and others for engaging in petty acts. She is now working

Former HBCU president Andrea Miller gives leadership advice

Opening doors for future leaders and making history at LeMoyne-Owen College, Andrea Miller, Ph.D., became the first woman to serve as president at the post-secondary institution. She executed the responsibilities of the office from September 2015 to September 2019. The