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Bold roots, bold designs: The Haitian-American force behind G Saints swimwear

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Inventory days at Bloomingdale’s once defined Tracy Saintil’s work life. Today, she counts her pieces as the creative force behind G Saints Apparel, a luxury swimwear brand making waves in Miami and beyond. Launched in 2011 with just $5,000 saved from years in high-end retail, G Saints was birthed from Saintil’s frustration with limited, repetitive […]

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Lights, camera, nightlife: ABFF turns up the heat in Miami

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By day, The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) festival is a celebration of Black storytelling, cinematic excellence and rising talent. But when the sun sets, Miami transforms into a playground for those looking to unwind, network and party — Black Hollywood style. The festival’s All White Welcome Party sets the tone.Filmmakers, talent and executives gather in

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Donahue Peebles III redefines legacy through inclusive luxury

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“Inclusively exclusive,” is the new moniker Donahue Peebles III, executive vice president of The Peebles Corporation, uses to describe The Bath Club, a private beachfront social club in Miami with a storied and segregated past.  Founded in 1926, it became a retreat for elites like Herbert Hoover and the Vanderbilt’s. However, reflective of the era’s

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ARTISTS’ PROFILES

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Ms. Lauryn Hill Renowned for effortlessly fusing neo-soul, R&B and hip-hop, multiplatinum rapper and singer Lauryn Hill first rose to fame as a member of the legendary group The Fugees before paving the way for generations of female artists. Her groundbreaking debut, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” remains her only solo album, yet its influence

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