Art is a Human Need Throughout history, art was made to seem like it was only meant for the elitist but times are slowly changing. Two years ago, the Milwaukee nonprofit Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art (PSG) wanted to give a voice and visibility to individuals currently held in Wisconsin’s prison system. As self-taught […]
Art is a Human Need Throughout history, art was made to seem like it was only meant for the elitist but times are slowly changing. Two years ago, the Milwaukee nonprofit Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art (PSG) wanted to give a voice and visibility to individuals currently held in Wisconsin’s prison system. As self-taught […]
The 2023 Annual Black Owned Fragrance Week runs from February 1- February 8, 2023 to bring awareness to Black-owned fragrances around the country. Fragrance influencer Glenn Davis, aka @mrcologne76, started the annual week at the beginning of 2022 because he received feedback from owners that they weren’t being offered enough support. 2,000+ Fragrance Options Davis, […]
Women’s Hat History Was Made On December 13, 2022, history was made when the first-of-its-kind women’s fitted caps dropped online. Atlanta-based Made for the W – a media and lifestyle platform that elevates women’s sports and sneaker culture – spent over a year working with Lids to bring this project to life. The fitted caps […]
3-day residency with Step Afrika! Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Milwaukee is hosting a three-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, in partnership with MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver from January 18-20, 2023. According to a press release, Step Afrika! was founded in 1994 […]
Howard University to Entrepreneur Howard University alumnus Richard Turrentine bought his first camera around 2010. He then started shooting videos on campus which eventually led him to films. His passion to show positive images of Black faces pushed him to move to California after graduation to expand his career. Turrentine was well-known on campus and […]
View fullsize Rashima SonSon. (Picture provided by SonSon) Fashion designer Rashima Sonson created the bowtie brand SONSON for men and young boys after looking and failing to find matching bowties for her brother and his son. The designs are inspired by cultural celebrations, art, and personas that focus on three core values: family, fashion, and […]
How many Black male teachers have you had? I’m sure the number is nonexistent or low. Blake Nathan, a former teacher, saw the disparities and decided to create Educate Me Foundation: a social enterprise determined to increase the number of men and women of color in the field of education. “Teaching is a great profession,” […]
Multi-talented artists En Vogue, Chanté Moore, Luke James, Le’Andria Johnson, MAJOR, and more performed on December 28, 2022, at the YWCA of Southeast Wisconsin‘s (YWCA SEW) star-studded 2022 Impact Award Gala & Ceremony that honored the pioneers and heroes who significantly impacted Southeast Wisconsin. Frank Gatson Jr., an award-winning director and choreographer, is collaborating with […]
A Community Member on A Mission Two years ago, a Chicago native decided to make a difference in the neighborhood his son is growing up in. As the Armstrong Park Advisory Council Treasurer, Decoteau Irby brought the idea to refurbish the baseball diamonds at Armstrong Park, in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, to his team and the […]
