Yvette Nicole Brown Talks Disney’s Hexed, Finding Your Magic, and Staying True to Yourself
Yvette Nicole Brown brings her humor and heart to Disney’s Hexed, where she voices an enchanted teacup. In this exclusive interview with Urban Magazine, she talks about the film, finding your true self, and what it takes to build a lasting career in Hollywood. You’re one of my favorite people on social media. I love…
Women’s Media Group to Honor Literary Pioneer Marie Dutton Brown with Harlem Panel Discussion
The Women’s Media Group will honor the life and contributions of literary pioneer Marie Dutton Brown during a panel discussion Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Red Rooster Harlem in New York City. The event, titled “The Marie Dutton Brown Legacy Series: Stories She Championed,” will celebrate Brown’s influence on publishing, storytelling, and the advancement of voices…
Urban’s November Issue Celebrates Reasonable Doubt Creator Raamla Mohamed Hunter
Urban Magazine’s November issue puts the spotlight on Raamla Mohamed Hunter, creator and showrunner of Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt. In an exclusive interview with publisher Be’n Original, Hunter discusses her journey from production assistant to television creator, the experiences that shaped her storytelling, and her commitment to portraying Black women through characters whose personal and professional…
The Ballots Have Been Counted and a New Chapter in American Politics Begins… But Not Quite Yet
The 2026 midterm elections brought several historic victories, unexpected political shifts, and a renewed conversation about representation in American government. From Black candidates securing gubernatorial victories to a Muslim American making history in the United States Senate, Tuesday’s results reflected a changing political landscape. Even traditionally Republican-leaning states produced Democratic victories, demonstrating that political allegiances…
Hip-Hop Legend Kool DJ Red Alert to End 50-Year Radio Career
Kool DJ Red Alert, a radio pioneer in hip-hop, announced Monday that he will conclude his broadcasting career Nov. 30 with a four-hour farewell show on WBLS. The announcement coincides with his 50th anniversary behind the turntables and his upcoming 70th birthday. For more than four decades, Red Alert played a central role in transforming…
Heir Jordan Releases New Single “Fooled by the Face” (Spotify)
Truth Teller Productions artist Heir Jordan showcases his talents as both a recording artist and producer with his latest release, “Fooled by the Face,” now available on streaming platforms. The release highlights Jordan’s versatility as an artist and music producer. In addition to performing the track, he handled production under his producer moniker, Kartridge Kid….
DJ No Name Talks Entrepreneurship, the Statler Controversy, and Building a Legacy Beyond Music
For DJ No Name, success goes far beyond moving crowds. The Dallas-based DJ and entrepreneur wants to create experiences that bring people together while building businesses rooted in community. Over the past decade, he has expanded beyond music, opening a barbershop and coffee shop and preparing to launch a chicken restaurant in honor of his…
Sunny South Dallas Just Got a Whole Lot Brighter With the Return of the Forest Theater
The historic tower and marquee glowed for the first time in more than 50 years, and 2,500 neighbors were there to see it. The lights are officially back on in “Sunny South Dallas.” On Sunday, Nov. 1, an estimated 2,500 residents, civic leaders, and special guests filled Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near S.M. Wright…
