In the heartland of Ohio, a childhood movie sparked an unshakable sense of self in young Autumn Paige—a flame she carried into the vibrant music scene…
In the heartland of Ohio, a childhood movie sparked an unshakable sense of self in young Autumn Paige—a flame she carried into the vibrant music scene…
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“We are here; we’ve always been here, and we’ll always be here; we exist.” Amiyah Scott, also known as King Amiyah on Instagra…
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In the auditorium of the Fred P. Pomerantz Arts and Design Center, on stage, to the right of fashion designer and activist Fe Noel, is ‘The Dre$$’ in …
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It is the era of the Black female lead and Novi Brown doesn’t understand why nobody is talking about it. Novi plays one of the four girlfriends …
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Amanda Scott is a young black entrepreneur working in PR, real estate, and beauty. While also, starring in the Issa Ra…
There are many things that are clear about Bren Joy. He is a performer. A showstopper. A genuine artist. All showcased at Red Bull’s latest SoundClash…
Introducing Tron Austin: A singer, songwriter, producer, and musician. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Tron Austin has been making his own waves throu…
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Coach Kenya is a supermom, wellness coach, and media mogul. Having been raised by parents who instilled the importance of self-belief in her and her s…
Running has been with Domonique Reed for more than half her life. At just nine-years-old, Reed fell in love with running. As soon as her feet touched …
Fashion Designer and clothing brand developer Maxie J. has taken it upon herself to build Ellaé Lisqué, a business venture which is inclusive, resourc…
Sofiyat Ibrahim, who’s widely known to her followers as Sofi or The Odditty, is a Nigerian-born influencer, fashion & lifestyle blogger, and your …
Manny Jay is a popular celebrity stylist and image architect behind some of our favorite celebrities’ looks. With a passion for fashion and crea…
Denetric Malope is a South African-born international model. He recently walked the runway in Venice, Italy, for the iconic Dolce & Gabbana 2021 A…
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Courtney Jones, also known as Coco Jones, is more than a singer, songwriter, and actress. Coco is a funny, relatable, and genuine woman. Being in the …
We often speak about America as the land of opportunity but let’s talk about France! Meet Ciara Costenoble, this American hairstylist who has be…
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Elaine has been a star since age 6, and By 15, she won a gold medal at the 2014 World Choir Games. While studying towards her law degree, she self-rel…
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When it comes to stylist/artist power duos, Mickey Freeman and Lea Robinson is one to keep an eye out for. It was by fate that the two met at a fashio…
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Timothy Campbell has always been a man of quality. A trait that has followed him into business, and led him to create a brand that’s unique and distin…
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Fashion stylist, co-executive producer and host, Natalie Manuel Lee, explores identity and purpose on the Hillsong Channel’s six-episode series, “Now …
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Myles Loftin is a young photographer based in New York who has been making waves in the fashion industry at the age of 20. Loftin recently shot his fi…
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Imagine preparing for one show, now imagine preparing for that times 7! This NYFW, MEFeater received an inside look into the backstage hustle of the …
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Ashton Sanders shines in Equalizer 2 Equalizer 2 sees Denzel Washington reprising his role as Robert McCall, a retired CIA black ops operator who is …
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Olawumi’s “My Fault” single is the first to début from her upcoming album. Olawumi is an upcoming recording artist from New Jersey. From Nigeria…
We met Elyanna Sanchez back in November 2017. When first putting this segment together, we searched Instagram for cool people we could feature.When we…
Dylan Ali’s Capricorn Mix is her latest release from her ASTROLOMIX series. The ASTROLOMIX series is a collection of mixes that Dylan Ali compil…
First time I stumbled on Ziggy Mack Johnson’s Instagram was probably late last year. I was enamored with his “free” style and fun ou…
I first heard of Krystal Scott this summer, when an intern suggested her for another segment. Her prominent jawline and sharp cheekbones stood out rig…
Being based in New York City, it’s hard not to acknowledge all the stylish people around you. People of all walks of life connect in this large …
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Erica Dias, Public Relations maven based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founder of Erica’s Table Of 20, author of Faith it, Until You Make It, and owner of The …
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Mixtapes are everywhere, but Screwberry Sunshine by Brooklyn White and Don D stands out from the rest. Don D is a Connecticut based producer who is be…
It’s not every day that you come across a triple threat. Usually, entertainers like Beyonce and JLo get bestowed with that title. Although the term is…
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Food trucks are the newest food craze, especially in the summertime! For the person who wants fast food speed with restaurant quality… food truc…
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Every beauty junkie knows that the Anastasia Beverly Hills Instagram page is the perfect place for mindless scrolling. Whether you go there to covet a…
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The new generation of black creatives and performers are making their entrance onto the scene. Inspired by our faves such as Issa Rae and Childish Gam…
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Born in sunny San Diego, as a young girl Deqa Hussein always knew she had a passion for fashion. However, in an industry where you don’t see man…
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Silly Genius is a Richmond, Virginia based artist that can be found taking pictures during a random night shoot, live painting at a local event or as …
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