The multi-platinum R&B idol R. Kelly has increasingly become a topic of conversation. He's been accused of running a sex cult that mostly involved underage girls. He has also alleged to have "groomed" a 14-year-old girl as a "sex pet". These allegations span a 25-year period. It was in 1994 that the then 27-year-old R. Kelly,
The Fashion and Beauty industry is being redefined to reflect the impact of an increasing global awareness. Diversity, and inclusion along all lines continue to be an evolving frontier. Attendees at Harlem Fashion Week got an opportunity to experience one of the brands poised to make a huge impact on the beauty industry. Among the
Romeo Hunte presented his first Read-to-Wear collection during New York Fashion Week Men’s on July 11th. Hunte's runway show took place at PHD, Dream Hotel, 16th St. NYC for this collection Hunte's inspiration came from two influences; street-style, and swimwear. Hunte brought these two elements together and created a collection that roots in both the classic
On February 7, 2018 celebrity models walked the runway at Pier 59 kicking off NYFW Fall Winter 2018. They had all come together for the second annual Blue Jacket show to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The Blue Jacket Fashion Show was founded by designer Frederick Anderson and Laura Miller. Prostate cancer is the most common
Travis Hamilton’s inspiration for his company; Negris Lebrum was based on love. It was inspired by a love story from the 1940s, between a young French Creole woman and a black man. Their relationship was viewed unfavorably which made it difficult for them to pursue a life together. In the end, the two were brought together by
South African designer Nandi Madida is originally from Durban, and now resides in Johannesburg. She is stunning and her past ventures include beauty pageant wins, and a stint as a TV presenter. Nandi presented her collection Colours as part of NYFW FW18 on Sunday February 11. International guests in attendance included artist activist Laolu was
These days attending shows at NYFW is a lot of work. Conflicting show times and a dodgy transportation system can make a hassle. Many people in the vicinity of Harlem who might not be able to attend the shows during that hectic week now have an alternative. Harlem Fashion Week founded by Tandra Birkett, and
The 6th Annual Black Comic Festival took place on Friday January 12, and Saturday January 13th at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The Festival was originally organized by graphic artists Jerry Craft, Jonathan Gayles, and John Jennings. The Black Comic Book Festival started in Harlem at Hue-Man bookstore in 2012. The event
Nana Poku and Kwaku Awuah presented the 5th Anniversary celebration of Storytellers In Fashion. The event was hosted at DROM on the lower east side of Manhattan. The annual event serves as a platform to highlight the achievements of their company 54 Kingdoms. In addition the are also committed to spirit. Pan-Americanism, and creative expression
Neuehouse in midtown Manhattan's Madison Square was host venue for the Lifetime screening of Faith Under Fire: The Antoinette Tuff Story, premiering on Lifetime January 27, 8/7C. The film is especially timely considering the recent occurrences of mass shootings in the United States. On August 20, 2013, Michael Hill, a young man with a history of
