We don’t need an intro here to let you know that Dr. Maya Angelou is one of the greatest writers of our time. So when she speaks, we listen. And this quote on modesty from a 1987 interview with Mavis Nicholson is a lesson for creatives on humility and wisdom. “Modesty is dangerous, it’s is…
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Written by Ashleigh Before the days where music videos were accessible by a tap on your smartphone, BET hosted a variety of shows such as “Video Soul”, “Planet Groove,” and “Rap City” that all served as go-to avenues for the latest in music and Black pop culture. Despite BET’s long-term success, there remained a void…
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Whitney Houston remains one of the greatest voices of all time. In celebration of her and one of our main inspirations VIBE Magazine, here is an excerpt from Whitney’s 1995 VIBE Cover Story. This interview is also by one another one of our inspirations, Danyel Smith. “A friend of mine told me recently…” Whitney begins—and…
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All photos featured are by Zoe D. Davis. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Mental Health of Black Children is our theme for July as well as the topic for our #blkcreatives Twitter Chat. Writer Imani Bashir dives into this topic with practical insight to help the kids in your life. When I became…
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June of this year marked the loss of one of our biggest inspirations, Jas Waters known to many – us included – as JasFly. Since our inception in 2010, her journey inspired us to make our own rules and to not be ashamed of being works in progress. Writer T Lloyd pays tribute to the…
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For this month’s #blkcreatives Twitter chat on The Mental Health of Black Children, our Founder + Editor shares why this topic is so important and how it’s transforming our brand for the better. Feature Photo Credit: Jamika Scott For weeks, Mekhi James and Amaria Jones have been on my mind. Unfortunately, it’s not…
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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month but we should be intentional about our mental health, all year long. Our ‘Stay Sane Tips’ each month will prompt you to keep your mind, top of mind. Enjoy, share with someone you love, and be great. featured photo credit: @HeyMrsConnors Boundaries are not just crucial when building…
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featured image via Tatiana Black Music Month is so special because there’s nothing that contains the power of our culture like Black Music. Not only does it manage to hold our limitless power, it also reflects that power back out into the world. “Black music is the foundation of every genre that exists,” shared one…
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By Kimeko McCoy While many Americans are familiar with July 4th as the birth of American independence, many are less familiar with Juneteenth, which celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. A group of Bay-Area collectives known as HellaCreative is looking to change that with their #HellaJuneteenth initiative, calling on the nation to observe…
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