Urban Magazine

10/07/2025

On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This exclusive, invite-only affair brought together over 250 guests for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional Black individuals across sports, entertainment, business, and culture. A memorable moment during the brunch unfolded as Olympic gymnast and Cultural Icon Honoree Jordan Chiles engaged in a powerful fireside chat with Trell Thomas, the founder of the Black Excellence Brunch....

On Sunday, July 6th, the Black Excellence Brunch joined forces with the L’Oréal Group for a remarkable celebration during the Essence Festival weekend at the elegant Messina’s at the Terminal. This…

09/07/2025

Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Wednesday, teasing new mysteries, darker twists, and the return of Jenna Ortega as the sharp-witted Wednesday Addams. Set to premiere in two parts, the second season will debut its first four episodes on Aug. 6, with the remaining episodes arriving Sept. 3. Ortega’s character returns to Nevermore Academy with a chilling vision: a premonition of her roommate Enid’s death....

Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of Wednesday, teasing new mysteries, darker twists, and the return of Jenna Ortega as the sharp-witted Wednesday Addams. Set to premiere in tw…

09/07/2025

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09/07/2025

As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the Black community vibrant and resilient, I also recognize that it isn’t perfect. The festival encompasses a wealth of culture, artistry, and conversation, but it is essential to approach our critiques with a spirit of constructive dialogue....

As a publicist representing talent at the Essence Festival, my experience was far from that of the average attendee. While I cherish the Essence Festival for celebrating everything that makes the B…

09/07/2025

09/07/2025

HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weaving together critical moments of the crisis with the events that led to it. This groundbreaking series presents an unparalleled, emotionally raw examination of the storm’s personal, political, and societal fallout. At the recent Essence Festival, director Traci A....

HURRICANE KATRINA: RACE AGAINST TIME, premiering on July 27 at 8/7c on National Geographic, offers an intimate and profound exploration into the numerous impacts of the catastrophic disaster, weavi…

09/07/2025

Soapbox.us is combining music, education, and technology to deliver 3D holographic experiences both in classrooms and fan spaces. The company produces life-size, spatially interactive performances and interviews featuring well-known artists and historical figures, streamed through virtual reality platforms like Meta Quest. Innovative Classroom Learning For classrooms, the platform transforms traditional instruction by placing immersive educational content into the hands of teachers and students....

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Soapbox.us is combining music, education, and technology to deliver 3D holographic experiences both in classrooms and fan spaces. The company produces life-size, spatially interactive performances …

09/07/2025

This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans was poised to be a masterclass in Black celebration, bringing together a diverse array of talent and showcasing the beauty of our heritage. But instead of uniting generations through music and community, the festival was marred by production woes, leadership changes, and an unmistakable shift in the rhythm that once defined it....

This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans was poised to be a masterclass in Black celebration, bringing together a diverse array of talent and showcasing the beauty of our heritage. Bu…

08/07/2025

Chef Tommy Washington, a familiar face in the culinary and television world, has introduced Tommy’s Kitchen, a curated line of sauces and rubs crafted from more than 30 years of experience in professional kitchens around the world. Blending Southern roots with classical training and international influence, Washington’s new brand brings his personal cooking philosophy into households nationwide. The launch includes eight products—four sauces and four rubs—produced in limited quantities and formulated without artificial ingredients or fillers....

Chef Tommy Washington, a familiar face in the culinary and television world, has introduced Tommy’s Kitchen, a curated line of sauces and rubs crafted from more than 30 years of experience in profe…

08/07/2025

Following a summer of sold-out shows and critical acclaim, Grammy Award-winning artist Raphael Saadiq is set to bring his celebrated one-man show No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits to more cities this fall. The iconic singer, producer, and songwriter has added 22 new tour dates to meet overwhelming demand. Pre-sale tickets begin Wednesday, July 9 at 10AM local time, with additional presales continuing through Thursday....

Following a summer of sold-out shows and critical acclaim, Grammy Award-winning artist Raphael Saadiq is set to bring his celebrated one-man show No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of …

07/07/2025

A new housing program is giving first-time homebuyers and future real estate investors in the Greater Houston area a rare chance to own property. JB Thibodeaux Homes and Properties, in partnership with Prosperity Bank and the NAACP, has launched the JB Thibodeaux Duplex Flex Giveaway. The winner will receive a brand-new, income-producing duplex. The giveaway is part of the…...

A new housing program is giving first-time homebuyers and future real estate investors in the Greater Houston area a rare chance to own property. JB Thibodeaux Homes and Properties, in partnership …