Suga J is a fresh fly kid from Harlem with a serious passion for music. In 1991, he signed his first record deal and since that signing, he has worked two decades behind-the-scenes in the hip-hop industry working with icons
Lisa Dozier is the owner and director of Lisa S. Dozier Funeral Service in Brooklyn and has been a resource for grieving families for more than two decades. Her job became even more challenging with the new national guidelines and
Miss Knockout is a true example of a survivor. Hailing from the south side of Queens New York this independent hip-hop artist is hitting the pavement and making a name for herself. After being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer
The Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the Office of Majority Leader Laurie A. Cumbo, hosted the official event celebrating the street renaming of Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way on June 11, 2019, at the intersection of St. James
In celebration of the upcoming premiere of the second season of TBS’ No. 1 cable comedy show, “The Last O.G.,” TBS and GrownNYC gave the Hattie Carthan Community Garden a fresh look. “The Last O.G.” star Tracy Morgan returned home
Season after season, Grungy Gentleman has featured some of the biggest names in sports and music. Staying true to tradition this season, rap icon Styles P opened the show, followed by rapper Dave East, former New York Giants quarterback, “DailyMailTV” host
Rita Shukhman is a sought after corporate fashion executive. As senior vice president of Global Digital Marketing and Communications at MCM Worldwide, Shukhman is responsible for leading one of the hottest luxury travel and accessories brands in the market today.
The NFL Draft is in full swing, and while millions of beer-guzzling Americans will tune in to see who their favorite team takes, the off-field stakes are similarly high. There will be no shortage of articles ranking the best looks
Ten phenomenal women leaders in the communications industry were honored at the 2018 Matrix Awards before a crowd of nearly 1,000 at New York City’s Sheraton Times Square. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of “TODAY,” emceed the awards. The Matrix Awards honors
D’Angela (Dia) Simms is a corporate executive, entrepreneur, philanthropist and public speaker whose professional journey began uniquely with her work at the Department of Defense. With positions in advertising sales and the pharmaceutical industry following, Simms’ career path took an
All Star Code, a nonprofit that provides African American and Latino men the skills, networks and mindsets they need to succeed in tech through coding and computer programming, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in New York. All Star Code kicked off
Swarovski brand ambassador Karlie Kloss cut the ceremonial ribbon in style with Swarovski-crystal bedazzled scissors at the brand’s Times Square store to commemorate its recent opening. Karlie accessorized her Alex Perry dress and St. Laurent blazer with Swarovski’s Luminous Fairyearrings and ring and bangle in silver from the brand’s spring/summer 2018 collection before
Thankful.org in conjunction with Tavern On The Green, hosted a luncheon for 120 people to celebrate International Women’s Day, to support, honor and celebrate women from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Working with local shelters that provide refuge
For her F/W 18 collection, the darling of the Korean designer community, Son Jung Wan, went to extremes with masterful plays volume, texture and seductive color at her runway show, which was shown on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Spring Street Studios during NYFW. With
Iconic American designer Perry Ellis presented its Fall/Winter 2018 collection during New York Fashion Week. The runway show also heralded its new platform and Spring campaign, Life Ready Since 1976, which harkens back to the brand’s heritage and reinforces the idea of anywhere dressing,
Lifetime TV network held the premiere of the movie “Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story.” The red carpet arrivals included members of the cast: Toni Braxton, Yaya DaCosta, Trevor Morgan and Malik Yoba. Seven-time Grammy® Award winner Toni Braxton stars
The Apollo Theater celebrated the holidays with offerings for the entire family. The stage was set for a night of soul-stirring gospel music for the holidays featuring multi-platinum superstar and five-time Grammy Award winner Yolanda Adams (“Open My Heart” and “The Battle
Designer Chuks Collins combined social causes on the runway during New York Fashion Week. After a second lease on life, the designer founded a nonprofit and for the past several years he has presented his latest collections with a fundraising event.
RETRO has released a new music video for his new tune ‘G Like’ that gives off a real West Coast vibe in this track while also bringing it to life by shooting the video in California. Be on the look out for his
Actor Aaron Diaz joined creative director Michael Maccari to unveil the new Perry Ellis fragrance on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in New York City. The fall campaign starring Diaz was revealed during the intimate cocktail event in celebration of the
