Journalist, Tara Roberts and National Geographic are excited to introduce listeners and television viewers to a poignant podcast, “Into the Depths,” beginning Jan. 27 and running through March 3. The six-part podcast series, funded in part by the National Geographic
Established in 2016, TEN35 is a full-service marketing and communications agency that thrives on being an agent of change by turning digital communications on its head. The founders, COO Sherman Wright; and CEO and managing partner Ahmad Islam are experts in marketing communications.
George M. Johnson’s memoir and debut book, All Boys Aren’t Blue, explores the LGBT+ activist’s childhood and their experience growing up Black and queer. Released in the early days of the pandemic, it was met with support and fanfare. It
It could be said Tracye Eileen started her music career later in life. The talented and versatile artist made her first professional appearance at the age of 50. Since that time Eileen has earned consistent rotation on over 220 smooth
For homegrown talent Matt B returning to Chicago has been a journey that has come full circle. The international performing artist is celebrating the North American EP debut release of “Eden.” This body of work represents his roots and his
Tammy McCann repeatedly demonstrates her uncanny ability to create intimacy with her audiences, no matter where she performs. For over 20 years, McCann’s experience as a performing artist has enabled her to establish a musical repertoire that has made her
There are 23.5 million people living in food deserts in the United States. And in urban areas with high Black and Latin American populations, these statistics are even more staggering as these groups are disproportionately the hardest hit by food
The Meteor is home base for modern feminists who enjoy being part of a collective of activists, journalists, artists, and filmmakers dedicated to telling stories of gender equity and racial justice. The Meteor recently released the second installment of a
One hundred years ago, Tulsa, Oklahoma’s, Black community of Greenwood was decimated by a mob of Whites who destroyed what was known as “Black Wall Street.” History books ignored it. Many of the eyewitnesses to the rampage were killed or
Sandy Collier is the founder and CEO of Hey, Sandy! PR and Communications, a boutique public relations firm based in Wellington, Florida. Collier began working at the local Fox TV station in Miami, as an intern and eventually an assignment
Crime does not stand a chance with the arrival of an outer space character named DARWEEN in a new series created by animator Jordan Hendrickson, produced by Daryl Sledge and starring Jeremy Sisto. This conceptual project is a prelude to
Tap dancing, as an art form is deeply rooted in Black culture. It originated in the United States in the early 19th century. Tap has several ancestors; most notably Irish step dancing and African dancing, both of which were brought
When high-powered music executive Damon Dash and his fiancée Raquel Horn decided to start a family, one of the major hurdles they had to conquer was infertility. Horn, a businesswoman in her own right, is the creative director of Poppington,
For the second consecutive year, 34 incoming and current students at historically Black colleges and universities will move a step closer to realizing their educational aspirations. McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program and its partner the
Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is a celebrity designer who has dressed the likes of Beyoncé and Cardi B since making her mark on fashion. Her line, Alani Taylor, features unisex silhouettes that are known for an emphasis on layering and reworked
In 2016, choreographer Jeremy McQueen launched his ballet collective, The Black Iris Project, with the mission of uniting Black professional dancers from companies around the country to create new ballets that are engrained in the Black experience. His latest work,
Jazz-soul trombonist Jeff Bradshaw is back in the studio and touring again after a six-year absence and recovering from a life-threatening illness that sidelined him much of last year. The North Philadelphia native’s return is emblematic of his inner strength
Rha-Kera Barney-Sutton manages her family-owned business, New Life Health Foods, and maintains a hotline dedicated to Black hair care called The Hair Hotline. Barney-Sutton divides her time and keeps the balance between the two entities. New Life Health Foods has
Chef Catina Smith knows first-hand about the challenges Black chefs face, particularly Black female chefs. Affectionately known as “Chef Cat,” Smith studied culinary arts at the Baltimore International College before joining the Air Force Reserve. She found that her success
James Keith has been dubbed the “gentleman milliner.” Born and raised in North Carolina, hats have been a part of Keith’s life for as far back as he can remember. Once upon a time in the Black community, a gentleman
