J. Ivy’s Mission to Empower Through Poetry
When J. Ivy stepped up to receive the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album at last year’s ceremony, it was the culmination of a three-decade journey. Thirty years earlier to the month, he had performed at his Chicago high school for the first time, discovering a...
Dress Code: Joseph Hines’ Guide to Dressing for Success
It’s been said that “clothes make the man,” but it’s probably more accurate to say that clothes can make everyone in the room look at the man— and when they see someone with style and self-assurance, they’re going to be drawn to him.
That positive impression isn’t just important for...
Roland Martin’s Unfiltered Analysis of Black Voter Dynamics
Described by one fellow journalist as “the conscience of Black America,” Roland Martin has been offering insight and incisive comment on the big news of the day for more than two decades.
A longtime familiar face on MSNBC and CNN—where he was part of the 2009 Peabody-winning Best Political Team...
Marcus Collins on Decoding Culture and Connection for Brands
Once we see the world the way other people do, we set aside our own biases.
MARCUS COLLINS
From Beyoncé to Budweiser, Marcus Collins has helped some of the biggest names in American entertainment and business better understand and connect with their audiences.
A professor at the University of Michigan (Stephen M....
Lynae Vanee’s Bold Approach to Discussing Black Issues
PHOTOS BY SCRILL DAVIS
With her mix of fine china and frank talk—the classy and the sassy, you might say— Lynae Vanee has earned a growing audience for her distinctive take on hot-button issues on her popular Instagram series, Parking Lot Pimpin’. Whether it’s abortion rights, the latest mass shooting,...
