Not only is Chima Burey crafting standout whiskey—he’s also making history. As co-founder of Duke and Dame Whiskey and B&M Craft Spirits, LLC, Burey is reshaping what success looks like in an industry long dominated by legacy brands. His flagship product, Duke and Dame—a premium salted caramel whiskey—has earned 18 international awards and was rated […]
Thomas Eugene builds a legacy rooted in purpose and accelerated by progress. With more than 15 years of experience leading revenue growth and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at premier organizations—including the Miami Dolphins and Florida Panthers—he has consistently moved beyond surface-level success. His firm, ConnectPro360, was founded on the belief that “we can
Lines That Linger Darius Lovehall: “I really dig you, Nina, and I hope we didn’t move too fast. … I’ma get myself an omelet. You want anything else?” Nina Mosley: “Don’t ask me that.” That seminal moment—equal parts playful and poignant—stirs hearts nearly three decades later. Spoken by Larenz Tate’s Darius to Nia Long’s Nina
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From the Court to the Culture This summer, NBA legend Chris Paul heads to Miami Beach for the 2025 American Black Film Festival (ABFF)—not to play against the Miami Heat but to discuss his entrance into storytelling. The 12-time All-Star and former National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) president will appear in a highly anticipated “Pro
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“To be absent from the body…” —2 Corinthians 5:8 Grief Made Visible Beneath the surface of “T” (2019), Keisha Rae Witherspoon’s acclaimed 13-minute short film reveals a powerful artistic intention: to carve out space for unmuted Black grief—not pathologized, but honored. It doesn’t simply tell a story; it holds up a mirror to a community
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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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