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Since the rise of social media, every idiot with a smartphone can share their stupidity with the masses via a wide range of platforms. While content creation can be very entertaining and even profitable, don’t get it fucked up. Many of these people are incapable of putting together a series of coherent thoughts, much less…
Rising R&B artist Dajah Dorn has released her latest single, “Love U 4 Free,” through Vinyl Crown Recordings. Dorn, who hails from the north side of Jacksonville, Florida, combines diverse musical influences and personal experiences to craft her unique sound. The new track, produced by Khari “Needlz” Cain, offers a perfect summer vibe. It follows…
CHICAGO — A verified GoFundMe page has been established by the family of Sonya Massey to assist with expenses related to mental health counseling, travel, and other costs following her tragic death. Massey, 36, was fatally shot in her Illinois home earlier this month. The family is calling for an investigation into the hiring of…
In a statement issued on behalf of Urban Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Dakari Eli formally endorses Vice-President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. “A woman’s voice is her most powerful resource and by the looks of the mobilization that is presently occurring, Kamala Harris is showing the world in real-time exactly what that means. “I…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris declared victory Tuesday in her bid to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, citing broad support from across the nation and her home state of California. “When I announced my campaign for President, I said I intended to go out and earn this nomination,” Harris said in…
Grady Crosby, Northwestern Mutual’s VP and chief sustainability and impact officer, discusses the Hometown HBCU Connection Scholarship and the company’s community engagement efforts. Can you provide an overview of the Northwestern Mutual HBCU Hometown Connection Scholarship and its primary objectives?I think specifically; we know that there are a number of students in underserved environments who…
Quentin A. Latham (pronouns he/him), widely known as Funky Dineva, may be perhaps, one of the most courageous personalities to emerge on social media, even before it had a name. He takes bold chances while not only living but thriving, in his truth, even when faced with extreme adversity. In this interview, Latham sets his…
Andrea Harris-Walker leads Bacon Magazine, a platform empowering Black women through impactful stories and features, fostering connection and inspiration within both, the community and culture. Can you share with us the inspiration behind transitioning from an online business coach to founding a nonprofit organization focused on uplifting black women entrepreneurs?The inspiration behind it was just…