Porsha Monique, Author at Rolling Out

The cast of Prime Video’s ‘Harlem‘ stopped by rolling out’s Star Studio to discuss the series, debuting on Friday, December 3. Tyler Lepley, Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and newcomer Shoniqua Shandai, all weighed in on their absolute favorite things about the series and their respective characters. Check, out their unfiltered reactions by pressing >>>PLAY<<< above. Lepley…

Hampton graduate Melonie D. Parker serves as the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) at Google and global director, employee engagement. She’s an HR executive committed to innovative, relevant, and contemporary leadership. She’s also an award-winning advocate for change and a passionate thought leader. Parker received a B.A. in Mass Communications from Hampton University and an M.A.…

Starting Friday, December 3, Rolling Out’s Peace & Purpose Virtual Retreat will bring extraordinary personalities, experts and more together VIRTUALLY for transformational master classes, “Cover Conversations”, healing and insightful talks and so much more, all in the spirit of finding peace and purpose. Join New York Bestselling author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson; music, fashion and film executive…

The ladies of “The Wine Up!” uncork all the deets with Randy Huggins, creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer of “BMF” (Black Mafia Family), the STARZ TV series that has quickly become a household staple and a cultural work of art. As season one has come to a dramatic conclusion with episode 108, written by…

Writer and film director Erica Sutherlin made her directorial debut in Lifetime’s holiday film, Kirk Franklin’s “A Gospel Christmas.” The film stars Kirk Franklin, Demetria McKinney and Chaz Lamar Shepherd and will premiere Saturday, December 4, 8p/7c on Lifetime. The film is a love story about a young assistant pastor Olivia (McKinney), who joins a new church…

Legendary vocal powerhouses Stephanie Mills and Chaka Khan faced off in ‘A Night for the Queens’ Verzuz event on Thursday, November 18, 2021. The event was held at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and was powered by Hallmark Mahogany, which is on the journey from being a greetings card brand to…

Rolling Out and McDonald’s would like to invite you to Boundless Brothers, a virtual experience, on Friday-Saturday, November 19 -20, 2021, via Hopin. Boundless Brothers is a men’s virtual conference that seeks to empower Black men across the nation through a series of thought leadership chats, panels, and workshops geared towards elevating their mental, emotional, physical,…

The ladies of rolling out’s “The Wine Up!” sat down to uncork everything ‘BMF’ with actress Shondalia White, who portrays the intelligent, witty, sassy and non-nonsense attorney Karen Young on the wildly popular Starz series “BMF.” Check out the entire interview by pressing play above to learn more. …

On Tuesday, November 9, WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) teamed up with celebrated Black chefs and restauranteurs to host the “Live The Life You Love” dinner party and wellness experience at Vinateria restaurant, located in Harlem. NY. Vinateria restaurant owner, Yvette Leeper-Bueno, along with renowned restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson (Harlem Eat Up), curated an exclusive…

Rolling Out’s Star Studios sits down with the cast of the film ‘Urge’ ahead of its Atlanta red-carpet premiere on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Duluth Studio Movie Grill in Duluth, Georgia . The film is loosely based on writer and director Peter McNeil’s real life. It’s about a man’s fight to overcome…

Rolling Out’s The Wine UP! is back with your favorite hosts Porsha Monique, Rocki Harris and Latrice Delgado Macon! Their first guest of season 2 was actress, musician and poet, Ashley Nicole Blake, who portrays a young “Eve” on Fox’s “Our Kind of People”. They discuss Blake’s role, her upbringing and other talents. They then…

Skyh Alvester Black is a multifaceted entertainer who credits his grandparents for his success. Today, Black is a successful actor, but it’s a far cry away from where he started, which had its origins in homelessness. To date, he’s danced professionally for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna and more, and also has acted in several…

A.P. Chaney is the director of creative strategy for sparkling flavors in North America at The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA. She leads creative excellence across brands including Sprite and Fanta. The Spelman alum’s role focuses on consumer campaigns that are authentic, resonant, and relevant. Chaney is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…

No matter if you’re from the Motor City, or simply visiting, the Big D has a new, super-dope, main attraction: The Selfie Museum of Detroit. With a variety of eclectic, fun and energy-vibing scenes, you’re sure to have a great time, and capture fun memories. Mother and daughter duo Kelli Cooke and Jordyn Watson turned…

“Home Sweet Home” is a very different type of reality series that was created by Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated executive producer Ava DuVernay. Instead of the typical negative energy that’s often associated with reality shows, DuVernay allows her cast to literally walk a mile in their neighbor’s shoes. Each episode of “Home Sweet Home” follows…

Pontiac, MI – As the rain filled the sky this past Saturday morning, the InsideOut Literary Arts Performance Troupe rose to the occasion as the sun peaked out in the beginning of their show at the Motor Bella Auto Show in the Toyota Exhibit Area in Pontiac, MI. Toyota and InsideOut Literary Arts, an award-winning…

DETROIT, MI – A sold-out crowd at the Garden Theatre in Detroit and a virtual audience attended the 10th annual Multicultural Media Luncheon Automotive Industry Awards September 23rd. The event featured a keynote from Detroit native, Jemele Hill, Emmy Award winning journalist, and host of the Spotify podcast, Jemele Hill is Unbothered. Hill sat down…

Toyota Supports Detroit Students Through InsideOut Literary Arts Spoken Word Youth Competition – Winners Rise to the Top – Students Perform Live at Motor Bella InsideOut Literary Arts, an award-winning organization headquartered in Detroit, winners of its 2021 Performance Troupe supported by Toyota Motor North America will perform “live” at Motor Bella. The Performance Troupe…

World-renowned award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson is always chasing flavors. From very meager beginnings of literally being born in a hut, inside a very small village in Ethiopia, Africa, Samuelsson’s life trajectory has been on an upward trend for the majority of his life. After his birth mother died, Samuelsson was…

Lynn McDaniel is known for being the estate sale goddess. Along with her partner, Ty McDaniel, they specialize in estate sale liquidations and storytelling. She not only liquidates estates, but she also relishes in the fact that she can tell historically based stories that go along with the artifacts. Rolling out recently had a chance…