Posts by Laura Miller
Pongee Barnes gives kids financial education with ‘Little Owners’ book series
Pongee Barnes is a real estate developer, wife and mother who believes that Black children across the U.S. have been done a disservice as it relates to financial education. So,…
Read MoreSinger Tayla Parx celebrates the holidays with festive new single (video)
Tayla Parx has been carefully laying footprints that lead to songwriting history. Over the last few years, she’s ensured that tracks by Ariana Grande, Janelle Monáe and Khalid were “Tayla…
Read MoreLenor Sherman empowers others to build wealth by investing in real estate
Some people might believe that real estate investors make their wealth simply by purchasing and selling homes. But the field of real estate offers a variety of options that require…
Read MoreElizabeth Gerald finds a new purpose after losing daughter
Elizabeth Gerald has a story to tell. It’s not a typical story that boasts of triumph in business, but it is just as engaging. In 2015, Elizabeth’s 14-year-old daughter Marcie…
Read MoreJerod Couch and team take season 2 of ‘#Washed’ to the next level
Being an independent filmmaker, be it a TV series or full-length feature, takes a certain amount of ambition. It’s exclusive to the brave creatives who step out boldly to realize…
Read MoreGrammy-nominated producer Bizkit’s music agenda is inevitable
One thing that can be said about Philadelphia is that there have been a plethora of phenomenal artists and entertainers born from its soil. From the looks of it, Allen…
Read MoreNew Zealand rappers eleven7four team up with Tayla Parx to release new music
When Zimbabwean-born twin brothers Shingi and Munche Murare, who comprise the rap duo eleven7four, landed in New York City last year, they had no idea the trip would ultimately change…
Read MoreEmerging R&B artist Mic Ventress gives us life with new single (video)
New Orleans is known for its outstanding music. It’s the birthplace of jazz, No Limit Records and Cash Money Records. The city often sits at the epicenter of new ways…
Read MorePineappleCITI adds depth and versatility to the music game
Newark, New Jersey, native Brittany Dickinson, who performs as pineappleCITI, brings light to her lyrics. Her story is not a picture-perfect one. CITI, whose moniker was chosen by the way…
Read MoreHidden Beach emerging star Gene Noble makes a bold statement with new single
With a four-octave vocal range, R&B artist Gene Noble is an undeniable talent. The Long Island, NY native, who initially wanted to be a marketing executive, has toured with Sting,…
Read MoreMusic veterans Q Parker, Tamika Scott and RL discuss life under quarantine
Stay-at-home orders have clearly affected the masses in a myriad of ways during the COVID-19 epidemic. Rolling out caught up with performers from some of our favorite R&B groups of the ’90s…
Read MoreLeA Robinson brings music industry pedigree, skill and good vibes to R&B
LeA Robinson is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and sound engineer. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Robinson is the granddaughter of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson. Her grandmother is…
Read MoreJoJo Hailey makes it a family affair with new label JT Entertainment
When you think of R&B in the ’90s and 2000s, it’s impossible not to include crooner JoJo Hailey. With songs like “Crazy,” “All My Life,” “Stay,” and “Forever My Lady,”…
Read MoreAustin Hurt among everyday kids heralded as heroes on Marvel’s Disney+ series
Heroes can be everyday people, like teachers, local law enforcement officials, and community organizers. In “Marvel’s Hero Project,” the heroes are kids. The “Hero Project” is Marvel Entertainment’s first unscripted…
Read MoreMcKinley Nelson saving the lives of Chicago youth through basketball
Strong community leaders and activists are a big part of Chicago’s culture. It’s also no secret that the city loves the game of basketball. At only 23 years old, Chicago…
Read MoreMcDonald’s surprises teen with $25K to grow her business
McDonald’s, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, surprised an unsuspecting teen with $25,000 to grow her budding business. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, Nia Nia Phillips-Harper, a 17-year-old Houston…
Read MoreNBA All-Star Media Day photos
As the temperature dropped to single digits, the city of Chicago rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the 2020 NBA All-Star festivities. The last NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago…
Read More2020 NBA All-Star Media Day highlights
The press gathered on the floor of Wintrust Arena, located on Chicago’s near South Side, for Team LeBron and Team Giannis’ Media Day. Here are some memorable moments from Saturday’s…
Read MoreYouTuber Lynn Spirit reflects on his journey to self-acceptance
Since the early 2000s, social media has provided a place for unique, creative and thought-provoking talent. Marcus Oglesby — affectionately known as Lynn Spirit — has thrived in the digital…
Read MoreKenan Thompson makes room for new comedic talent in Chicago
There are very few people 30 to 45 years of age who can say that they’ve had the same job for 17 years. That’s just not a luxury that millenials…
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