Atlanta, GA – African culture in America has largely been misunderstood, but often emulated in America for popular trends, from hair styles to clothing and dance. One man, however, is on a mission to ensure that African culture is appreciated, but also made accessible to the masses by introducing his new luxury lifestyle and accessories brand HELMH (pronounced helm). Harlem Duru …
A Young ‘Bay Area’ Entrepreneur Provides ‘Laughter, Love and Play’ in Products
By: Sonny Pinkney A student by day, a business-owner by night, with the assistance of her mother, of course, young Samyra Jacobs, is the proud owner of the company ‘Dyad Se Youn’. The average child, in her age demographic is likely more concerned with interacting with their friends, playing video games or browsing the internet—not Samyra. This 10-year-old got her …
How Oakland’s, DeQuan Smith became a ‘Scientist’ in ‘The Town’?
By: Sonny Pinkney These days, when people hear about the City of Oakland—the first thing that enters someone’s mind is that’s the hometown of the reigning two-time defending NBA champion, Golden State Warriors. Which is headed by two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, and fellow ‘Splash Brother’ Klay Thompson along with back-to-back NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant; But, there’s more to …
Birmingham’s Jacoby X Looks to Make His Mark in The Music Industry
By Arion Hewitt While there are a lot of new artists emerging in the music scene everyday, none of them are quite as unique as rising rapper, singer and songwriter Jacoby X. What separates the Birmingham, AL native from the pack is his amazing versatility, substantial lyrics and his super creative vision for himself and his community. As a child, …
How Dr. Renee Sunday Became Known as “The Platform Builder.”
By: Arion Hewitt Dr. Renee Sunday, known as “The Platform Builder,” is a breakout star in the business consulting industry, who for years has been invested in developing professionals and new entrepreneurs everyday. The Atlanta based media mogul, entrepreneur, doctor (yes, she’s an anesthesiologist), life coach and author is proving that if you follow your purpose, anything can be accomplished, and …
CHESTER’S ‘CMP RADIO’ CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
By: Sonny Pinkney Some people say: ‘A goal without a plan is a wish.’ FeedbacktheMagazine.com recently interviewed the co-hosts of CMP Radio’s “The Morning Meeting” show Jean-Pierre Brice and Nifate Williams. Their show airs on Facebook and YouTube on Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm. Brice, a native of Chester, Pennsylvania, revealed how he dreamt of working in radio, because he wanted to …
‘CREED 2’ ACTOR FLORIAN MUNTEANU TALKS WITH KNN TO DISCUSS THE SEQUEL
BY: DEAN PERRETTA FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM’s “Listen In With KNN” host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson, briefly caught up “Creed II” star, Florian Munteanu, at Fight Night D.C. recently for an exclusive interview to discuss the breakout sensation’s much-talked about pivotal Russian antagonist role in the latest blockbuster installment of the Hollywood boxing spin-off starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester …
Shemida J song ‘Kinky’ appears on movie soundtrack starring Vivica A. Fox
By: Sonny Pinkney Tampa, Florida native Shemida Joseph sings the featured song on the film soundtrack, titled “Kinky”—the film, which stars Hollywood legendary actress, Vivica A. Fox, and features veteran actors, Darrin Henson, Gary Dourdan, (Soul Food TV series); Robert Ri’Chard (Meet the Browns); and former ‘Making the Band 3’ member (formerly of Danity Kane), singer-songwriter Dawn Richard. The movie …
1-ON-1 WITH LEAD SINGER OF PHILLY R&B GROUP ‘NO QUESTION’
BY: SONNY PINKNEY @FEEDBACKTHEMAGAZINE These days, he’s a Father, Husband, Educator, Mentor and Community Activist—that’s not the entire story of one Tommy ‘No Question’ Blackwell. At one time, Blackwell, was one-fourth, of the Philly-based, R&B group “No Question” which consisted of himself, Damon Core, Dante Massey and Nicholas Johnson. In the early 2000s, that’s when the quartet—landed its big break, …
50 YEARS SINCE ‘POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN’, MLK AND RFK ASSASSINATIONS
BY: SONNY PINKNEY @FEEDBACKTHEMAGAZINE The year ‘1968’ will be remembered by many, as a year they’ll never forget. For those who were alive and witnessed the events that transpired, it was filled with tragedy, triumph and uncertainty. With Vietnam War escalating, the assassinations of both Martin Luther King, Jr., and (1968 Democratic Presidential Candidate) Robert F. Kennedy; to the formation …