This weekend, Harlem Fashion Week kicked off with a 3-day series of events focused on uplifting and connecting inspiring community members. Day 1: Friday, September 2nd Stop the Violence Fashion Exhib…
How Running Helped New Yorkers’ Mental Health During the Pandemic
At the height of the pandemic, the unexpected happened to the city of New York. Known as the big city with bright lights that never sleeps – it took a pretty lengthy snooze. The streets became v…
A$AP Ferg x Redline Collaboration: The Bike of Harlem
What do you know ‘bout bike riding? Harlem can give you a little lesson if you did not know! On June 3rd, which happened to be World Bicycle Day, 212 native A$AP Ferg announced his bike collaboration …
Kiersey Clemons to Star and Produce Biopic on the Youngest Female Wall Street Trader
Kiersey Clemons is not an household name, but she’s about to be. The 24- year- old actress is teaming up with AGC, who has secured the rights to Lauren Simmons’ life story as the youngest …
Five Black-Owned Nail Salons In New York That You Need To Try
Nailed it. For the average New Yorker, getting your nails done is part of a bi-weekly or monthly routine. Between rush hour frustrations and slow walking tourists, every New Yorker needs a day they ca…
Meet Lauren Simmons: The First & Only Full-Time Female Trader At The New York Stock Exchange
A little Black Girl Magic. 2018 is the year of change and Lauren Simmons is making history in the finance world by being the first and only full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange. 23-y…
Meet Nico Kartel: A Bronx-Based Photographer With Big Dreams
In the famous words of Jay-Z, “if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.” That “here” being New York, of course. Bronx-based photographer Nico Kartel is living proof t…
#MEFexclusive: We Stepped on the Pink Carpet to Talk Glamour and Diversity at Beautycon NYC
All that glitters isn’t gold, it’s Beautycon. April is ending with a bang as Beautycon kicked off its annual festival in New York City. Consisting of the most prominent beauty gurus, influencers, and …
Grammy Nominations 2018: Jay-Z, Kendrick and SZA Lead the Pack
The 2018 Grammy Award nominations were released early this week, and artists from every genre of music celebrated the diversity of certain categories that looked more inclusive in their selections. “D…
#ICYMI: Lil Yachty Opened a Pizza Shop in NYC ?
New York just got a taste of Lil Yachty. The rapper, famous for his hit singles “Broccoli” ft. D.R.A.M and “One Night” stepped into the restaurateur business by opening his own…
Eric Garner’s Family Will Receive Up To $4 Million Dollars for His Death
When it comes to police brutality in America, Blacks endure the worst of it. This has been ongoing for centuries. It is clear by the actions of the police, who are instructed by the majority of Americ…
Dascha Polanco Honored With Her Own Day in New York
OITNB star, Dascha Polanco has been an influential figure in the Latinx community over the past few years, and now her hard work has been commemorated. August 8 has been officially declared “Dascha Po…