Jazmin Slaughter Connects Public Relations, Public Service, and Purpose
For Jazmin Slaughter, public relations starts with understanding why a story matters. Through A Hint of Jazz Management, she works with clients to identify the message behind their brand and connect it to the people they hope to reach. That same focus carries into her work in public service, where she sees communication as part…
Philadelphia 76ers Cruise Past New York Knicks 120-97 in Preseason Opener
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in 17 minutes as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 120-97 on Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Brown did all of his scoring in the first half, shooting 8 of 13 from the field as Philadelphia built a 72-58 halftime lead. He also had…
Jasmine Guy Reminds Us to Take Pride in Aging Gracefully
Everyone’s life starts in infancy, grows into maturity, and eventually reaches old age. It is a beautiful transition. Yet women are not always afforded the same grace. We celebrate them when they are young, then act surprised when time does what time is supposed to do. Black women in particular know what that scrutiny feels…
90-Day Fiancé’s Ashia Montgomery Opens Up About Love, Faith, and Her Future With Maxwell
Ashia Montgomery shares her heartfelt journey of discovering love with Maxwell on the reality show 90 Day Fiancé. She delves into the nuances of their significant age difference, the role of faith in their relationship, and the skepticism expressed by both their families and viewers. Additionally, she explores the cultural contrasts that shape their connection…
Urban Magazine’s October Issue Features Global Music Sensation Tolou and More
Urban Magazine’s October issue puts the spotlight on Norwegian-Nigerian recording artist Tolou, whose music blends Scandinavian pop, Afrobeats, introspective songwriting, and influences drawn from cultures around the world. Calling her sound “Afro-Scandi-Pop,” Tolou discusses building an artistic identity that refuses to fit into a single country, genre, or category. The conversation with Urban Magazine’s publisher…
Editorial: The Table Was Never Empty by Míchelle Annaléise Coles
There is a question floating around social media that men seem to love asking women: “What do you bring to the table?” It is usually asked with a certain tone. Not from genuine curiosity, but from a place of judgment. As if a woman must present a list of qualifications before she can be considered…
Awkwafina Hits the Kitchen in Trailer for Apple TV’s ‘The Unlikely Cook’
Apple TV has released the official trailer for “Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook,” an eight-episode culinary docuseries set to premiere globally Nov. 6. The series follows Nora Lum, better known as Awkwafina, as she travels across the country while learning the skills needed to revive her family’s Cantonese restaurant legacy. Her family operated Lum’s, a longtime…
A Close Look at Ryu vs. Ken in the Forthcoming Street Fighter Movie
Ryu and Ken Masters have spent decades as two of the most recognizable rivals in video game history, and their complicated bond appears set to take center stage in the forthcoming “Street Fighter” movie. Andrew Koji stars as Ryu alongside Noah Centineo as Ken in the live-action adaptation, which is set in 1993. The story…
