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On November 5th, 2024, I went to bed at 10 PM PT, fully aware of the ominous direction the presidential election was taking. The looming question that haunts me is: how did this happen? In my recent TED Talk, I emphasized the political power wielded by social media. Unfortunately, we witnessed misinformation handing the election…
Def Jam artist Genia awes on the cover of Urban Magazine’s February issue in preparation for the release of her new single, “Know.” The rising R&B star continues the iconic hip-hop label’s tradition of breaking new talent throughout the years. “Genia’s unique and refreshing approach to art is what truly sets her apart from her…
The dust has settled on Essence Fest 2023 and I took almost two months to reflect on the highs and lows of this year’s event due to my multifaceted position in media. I not only experienced the event as press covering it but as a publicist with clients attending. While the festival had its moments…
When it comes to branding, in most cases, the best agency is one that can truly identify the needs of its clients. This is extremely important when the brand is a Black-owned business. Teja Smith of Get Social has made uplifting Black-owned businesses her company’s mission. Get Social focuses on providing its clients with all…