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Harlem Fashion Week Kicked Off The Fashion Week Season With a Weekend Full of Impactful Events

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 Exhibition Starting with a unique and daring venue, Harlem Fashion Week invited fashionistas to a Fashion Exhibition at the Uptown Grand Plaza under the symbolic…

ByFelicia KebreauSeptember 14, 20220Comments

Lifestyle

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 vacant due to stay-at-home orders, big businesses were boarded up, and smaller ones were unable to operate. Even in…

ByLindi BobbDecember 9, 20210Comments

Entertainment

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 with Redline that dropped on the 14th of this month. Ferg has featured plenty of bike shots throughout…

ByAyoola DavisJune 20, 20190Comments

Entertainment Movies

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 Wall Street trader. Photo via Variety This will be Clemon's first breakout lead role, the actress has limited credits including Dope and Neighbors…

ByKiara ManningNovember 26, 20180Comments

Business Lifestyle

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 can treat themselves to their nails. With neighborhoods being gentrified left and right, there's a shortage of black-owned businesses in New…

ByNaosha GreggJuly 7, 20182Comments

Business Lifestyle

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-year-old Lauren Simmons attended Kennesaw State University, graduating in 2016 with a baccalaureate in Genetics. According to Black Enterprise, Simmons…

ByNaosha GreggJuly 1, 20180Comments

Interview

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 that HOV's words are correct. With one shutter click at a time, Kartel is climbing his way up the ranks as a professional photographer. About…

ByNaosha GreggJune 24, 20180Comments

Beauty Interview

#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 makeup brands. Every year, Beautycon is one of the most anticipated events!!! We got a chance to interview pristine beauty…

ByNaosha GreggApril 25, 20180Comments

Entertainment

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. “Despacito” became the first Spanish-language song to be nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and the list for Best Album of…

BySheri-kae McLeodDecember 1, 20170Comments

Entertainment Lifestyle

#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 pizza shop. Yachty has expressed his love for pizza vibrantly to his fans, claiming that he eats it every single day since the second grade.…

ByNaosha GreggSeptember 6, 20170Comments

Breaking News trending

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 American government, does not value Black lives. They disregard our importance and how much we matter. Eric Garner was…

ByChildish KiddAugust 14, 20170Comments

Entertainment

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 Polanco Day" in her native The announcement came from Mayor Bill de Blasio on August 8, during Dominican Heritage Night. The Brooklyn-raised actress was…

BySheri-kae McLeodAugust 12, 20170Comments