Julie Mansfield almost had a perfectly normal childhood. Days in St. Thomas, Jamaica, were spent running barefoot across the rich soil and clay caked terrain, climbing trees to pick the sweet fruit, and playing with handmade toys with the neighborhood
When Sanya Richards-Ross was approached by AT&T to be a part of their AT&T 28 Days campaign in honor of Black History Month, she was beyond thrilled. Despite her own notable accomplishments in track and field, the Olympic Gold Medalist was
Almost 20 years ago Dr. Teresa Hairston started the Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference as a way to allow attendees to feel empowered through praise and to develop a deeper understanding of the true meaning of worship. Returning for
You may remember Artie Thompson as the creative connoisseur who served as the director of events on reality television show Chef Roblé and Co., but the celebrity event planner has talents that extend beyond what you see in the digital space.
Julian Lark marches to the beat of his own drum. The stylist and editor-in-chief of Kontrol Magazine successfully built a career off of instinct and possessing the confidence that knowing oneself can provide. Check his Instagram and you’ll find a
There comes a point when an artist has to take their craft to the next level — for veteran actor Dennis Haysbert that opportunity came with his latest film, Welcome to the Jungle. Featuring a diverse cast, including Adam Brody,
When Shirley Langley first became involved with The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. MECCA chapter, she didn’t realize that she would not only build a bond with like-minded African American businesswomen, but also have the opportunity to give
After a 15-year hiatus, actor Cameron Arnett (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) is returning to the big screen in the indie film Stand Your Ground: The True Story of A Cry for Justice. Based on a true story, the film
After a successful first season, Rodney Perry’s “Off the Chain” is back with more laughs, and a bigger and better stage of talented comedians that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. After months of scouring
When Heidi Burkhart was offered a chance to work as an affordable housing real estate broker in New York City, she seized the opportunity. Her love of challenges and dedication to her work made her a trailblazer in an industry
In the fashion industry what differentiates one designer from another is how they interpret their surroundings and draw inspiration from their experiences. For clothing designer Dominique Siby that inspiration stems from his culture. Growing up in his home country of
Jay Z’s announcement on Dec. 3 that he and Queen Bey were ditching processed foods for a plant-based diet for 22 days took the world by storm. To the world, it was a bold statement and a wake-up call to
In light of the recession, there have been an increasing number of students graduating college without employment, forcing many to have to work lower wage jobs or enter into the world of entrepreneurship. A recent retirement survey by Scot trade revealed that
Eva Jane Bunkley never imagined that her side gig as a makeup artist would turn into her primary career. Twenty years later the beauty connoisseur, whose style has been described as “clean and natural,” has built a resume of celebrity
Name: Joah Spearman The Business: Localeur Industry: Technology Twitter: @joahspearman Joah Spearman is a man of many talents. Before creating Localeur, a travel app that is a curated community of local insiders, the entrepreneur co-founded experiential marketing firm AvecMode; created
Name: Whitney-Gayle Benta The Business: Revolt TV Industry: Entertainment Twitter: @IamWhitneyGayle This music maven knows a thing or two about talent, so it’s no surprise that Revolt TV scooped her up from MTV News to serve as their senior vice
Name: Kenji Summers The Business: Entrepreneur (Passport Life) Industry: Travel Twitter: @KenjiSummers When Kenji Summers heard Lupe Fiasco’s “Paris Tokyo Remix” it became the anthem that drove him to take action. He got his passport, hopped on a flight to Barcelona
Name: Ursula Stephen The Business: Celebrity Hairstylist Industry: Beauty Twitter: @UrsulaStephen When celebrities want their hair to pop they turn to hair guru Ursula Stephen. Known for creating Rihanna’s trendsetting tresses, this transformation queen isn’t afraid of bold creations –
Name: Tacarra “Spifster” Sutton The Business: Nail Artist Industry: Beauty Twitter: @Spifster She’s an artist and nails are her canvas. Tacarra “Spifster” Sutton is creating brilliant designs that have many feigning to rock her custom creations, including celebrities Jennifer Hudson and
Name: Chef Aleem The Business: Celebrity Chef Industry: Culinary Arts Twitter: @_KitchenKing When 2 Chainz decided to release a cookbook to showcase the delicious delicacies that graced his Instagram page, he turned to Chef Aleem to break down the process
