Abebe Lewis is a visionary marketing director and cultural architect. He helms Inner Circle and Circle House Studios, a legendary hub in the music industry where he helps shape the sound and style of today’s biggest hits. He’s also the creative force behind Florida Engineers, a brand that celebrates the audio engineers powering mainstream chart-toppers. […]
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Derek and Kimberly Negron, dedicated educators from Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), are bringing their passion to The Light Preparatory Academy in Miami Gardens, FL. With experience in Florida’s largest—and the nation’s fourth-largest—school district, their background in public education richly informs their approach. Derek’s turnaround strategies, honed within M-DCPS, now drive the school’s data-informed focus
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The much-anticipated 18th annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) music festival returned to the iconic Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9. Produced by the Black Promoters Collective, the event showcased an impressive blend of musical talent and cultural celebration. “Eighteen years ago, our first mayor, Shirley Gibson,
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COVER STORY For R&B boy bands, New Edition remains the gold standard, influencing generations of artists and captivating audiences with their infectious energy and timeless music. Emerging from the Orchard Park Projects in Roxbury, Massachusetts, like roses growing through concrete, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe embarked on a youthful
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A tour-de-force Kendra Bulluck-Major is a tour de force who identifies her most valuable role as a mother to her two sons. Driven by duty and a desire to nurture, she transforms her maternal instincts and professional know-how into a powerful force for good in the community, creating an ecosystem of empowerment. Bulluck-Major believes collective
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