So what do you get when you combine a spirit brand with social justice, stir, and garnish with a jazz and hip-hop twist? The answer is all in the title of the documentary, An Unexpected History: The Story of Hennessy
When photographer Joe Conzo reflects on hip-hop’s early days one word comes to mind: innocence. During the late 1970s he began to document the birth of hip-hop in New York City prior to the culture becoming a global commercial force
Most visual artists prefer that viewers do not touch their completed works whether on display at a museum, gallery, or studio. Thomas “Detour” Evans, is not of that mindset. The 30-year-old emerging artist creates interactive paintings that are meant to
Women’s History Month drew to a close, or should we say a crescendo this past week with two special March end-of-the-month events, where women were celebrated and given a platform to share their thoughts on a host of topics, including
It took Dutchess Lattimore nearly 20 years before discovering that she possessed the skills to become a tattoo artist. The star of VH1’s hit reality series, “Black Ink Crew,” thought she would get an “easy A” in college by registering for a drawing class.
If you want to make veteran fashion designer, Byron Lars cry with joy, just arrange a surprise appearance by his brother, Vincent Lars. That was one of the highlights that took place at this year’s Harlem’s Fashion Row seventh Annual Fashion Show
As Ntozake Shange prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her seminal work, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf with the launch of a multi-gallery exhibition, she can’t help but sadly acknowledge that the issues
On the ‘A’ w/Souleo… A discount furniture store now occupies the space where boxing legend, Joe Frazier, trained in Philadelphia. The home of America’s first female self-made millionaire, Madame C.J. Walker is left vulnerable to potential destruction without proper legal
On the “A” w/Souleo… Beverly Johnson is busy these days. She’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of becoming the first black woman on the cover of Vogue, overseeing the Beverly Johnson Hair Collection, and completing a memoir. But this past Sunday
On the “A” w/Souleo… It is the presence of strong women in the Broadway musical, ‘Holler If Ya Hear Me’ that attracted Saycon Sengbloh to be part of the cast and serves as a reminder of one usually overlooked facet
On the ‘A’ w/Souleo… Storme DeLarverie’s name was not familiar to many of the celebrity guests in attendance at the 2014 Vision Awards presented by the Stonewall Community Foundation last week at the Museum of the City of New York.
On the “A” w/Souleo… In an unfurnished New York City apartment with bare white walls, Wendell Headley paces the room with an intense energy bordering on unease. He’s indoors—at what will soon be the home of an art installation featuring
On the “A” w/Souleo… The Apollo Theater has transformed the lives of many singers that performed on its stage such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Lauryn Hill. But sometimes in a transcendent moment, the lives of audience members are
On the “A” w/Souleo… What a difference a few hours of peace and quiet can make in the lives of married duo, Kindred the Family Soul (Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon). During the recording process of their new album, A
On the “A” w/Souleo … If you let the music lead, the television viewing audience will follow; without the need for sex tapes, physical fights or publicity stunts. At least that’s the hope of the executive team behind Revolt TV.
On the “A” w/Souleo … Is Deidra “DJ Spinderella” Roper the “N” in Salt-N-Pepa? It was a question the DJ Spinderella posed to her fellow legendary hip-hop group members Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton on their VH1 reality
One look at the new Hennessy V.S. limited edition label design (available in July) and you could accuse its creator, Shepard Fairey of becoming a softy. But he’ll gladly drink to that since his use of floral motifs represent a
On the “A” w/Souleo Cultural influencers convened to hear a “new” Tank at Harlem’s Cheri restaurant during a private listening party produced by Sidra Smith. As guests sipped on Hendrick’s Gin cocktails courtesy of the La Bodega 47 Social Club
Although he was not physically present, the spirit of Patrick Kelly shone through during the VIP celebration of his fashion retrospective, “Runway of Love” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibition includes nearly 80 ensembles from his signature use
On the “A” w/Souleo … She’s the self-proclaimed “drama queen” with sass and vocal power to boot. But KeKe Wyatt, star of TV One’s hit reality series, “R&B Divas: Atlanta” sounds as if she is ready to tone down the
