Lupe Fiasco’s Latest Venture is “turning ideas into start-ups”
Grammy-award winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is helping entrepreneurs in underserved communities “turn ideas into start-ups.”
Delivering Positive Messages Through Clothing: Behind Yvonne Jewnell New York
Art is LIFE. I choose this industry because of my gut feeling. I believe that if more people focused their careers in what they were genuinely excited about the world would be a better place. I have been an artist since I was a child and through education and influence I have evolved into a […]
Banishing Fear and Choosing Faith
I’ve noticed that in many aspiring entrepreneurs, myself included, a central motif that keeps resurfacing is the feeling of fear and self-doubt. While some take that fear and leverage it as as a challenge to overcome, others decide to retreat into their emotions, never even finding the courage to begin. I know because I was […]
Redefining HERstory
This past Monday on October 5th, I had the chance to attend the panel “Redefining HERstory” a content creation panel presented by Truth in Reality and cosponsored by Naturals 4 Change and New Black School. Having never heard of Truth in Reality, I had no idea what to expect but knew anything that was about […]
Ones to Watch: Sheena Allen x Sheena Allen Apps
Sheena Allen has always been fascinated with going against the norm. Four years ago, the founder of Sheena Allen Apps, decided that coming from a small town in Mississippi would not limit her to the typical go to school to get a 9-to-5, and return home. Sheena knew she wanted different. Since launching her first […]
Crabby Shack
My experience at the Crabby Shack was an unforgettable one. I’ve walked past this little restaurant many times before and have never walked inside until recently. The food is amazing. The Alaskan crab legs were seasoned and steamed perfectly, and the crab meat slid right out of the shell. The crab mac and cheese was […]
Ones to Watch: Thomas Mitchell x SnkTrd
Recently winning $20K in Miller Lites’ Tap the Future startup competition, Thomas Mitchell knows a thing or two about the billion-dollar sneaker industry. As an active member of the sneaker culture since a teenager, Snktrd (Sneaker + Trade) was founded in 2011 after Thomas’ personal frustration with having eight plus tabs open searching the web […]
Trailer Release: My Block
Twenty-Four year old writer and film director Tay Pugh strikes an intimate chord on the discussion of gentrification with his new short film “My Block.”
Top Five
Top Five: Instagram Accounts Helping You Get Black To Business They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these five Instagram accounts are taking the celebration of being black in business to the next level. If you were ever wondering where to start when looking for a black-owned business to support your needs, […]
51 Inspirational Quotes to Live By
If you’re anything like me, then your phone is probably filled with screenshots of quotes you’ve seen on the internet that speak to you about your career, relationships, family, or any other aspect of your life. I’d like to share 51 quotes from my arsenal of motivational quotes. Enjoy and feel free to share some of your […]
