Tammy Reese
Bio
Tammy is best known for her legendary interviews with Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Sigourney Weaver, Geena Davis, Morris Chestnut, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Laurence Fishburne, Omar Epps, Joseph Sikora, and more.
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Joshua Michael King
Joshua Michael King is a powerful voice in the Syracuse, New York community and beyond. Through his accomplishments and experiences he uses his various platforms to uplift, educate, and inspire. King is some one who cares and is all the way for the betterment of families and students, especially in the black community. He is a parent, entrepreneur, activist, teacher and media professional . Through all his hard work and advocacy which can be exhausting while fighting for social change and economic justice, Joshua always looks amazing while doing it all. Joshua is very easy on the eyes. In this article you will get to know Joshua Michael King and all he stands for.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Motivation
Candace “The Six Figure Spa Chick” Holyfield
Candace “The Six Figure Spa Chick” Holyfield is the founder and the creative mind behind the Queen Spa Expo (specifically created for minority spa professionals) and The Black Spa Magazine. She is best known for her Award-Winning spa parties and her business instructional classes designed to empower millennial business owners. She has written over 30 e-books (for spa professionals) and has been invited to speak on mainstages internationally. A trailblazer in her own right, Holyfield has assisted over 500 spa owners not only launch their salon but create a six-figure income while doing so. Her work in the industry has not gone unnoticed. She has graced the stages and pages of some of the most coveted beauty magazines and expos. She has been the voice for African American spa owners b/c so many have been ignored or muted. This prompted the development of The Queen Spa Expo and The Black Spa Magazine.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Journal
Rapper Squallé Releases Album and Uses Proceeds to Fund Youth Organization
Torrance “Squallé” Wilcher, community advocate and hip-hop artist, was born and raised in the greater Atlanta area. No stranger to a “less than perfect” childhood, he decided to make the best of his situation by attending college. A proud HBCU alum, Squallé moved to Alabama to pursue his degree in Engineering at Alabama State University. After moving back home following the completion of his degree, Squallé noticed the class allegory in his city and sought out to help in any way he could. More specifically, he saw the absence of strong black male figures in the lives of the local children. He paired with the local school systems and other organizations and thus gave birth to The League of Step. The goal of this organization was to serve the local schools and neighborhoods by acting as a mentor to the youth in the area and providing them with a strong male presence. Since its founding in Squallé has had success in mentoring over 60 kids by providing them with an outlet of expression through the world of step and has added to the growing music scene in a disruptive and inspiring way.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat
Queens Underground International Film Festival
Thursday, October 15th through Saturday, October 17th, 5pm until 10pm, the world can watch along with Queens Underground’s Annual October International Film Festival - Virtual and Interactive with Host, Judges and Live Performances. The Audience can also Chat and Vote at: www.QueensUnderground718.com
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Geeks
Tamra Simmons Executive Producer of Surviving R. Kelly Docuseries Has New Projects In The Works
Tamra Simmons is an internationally acclaimed CEO, producer, writer, talent director, and entrepreneur. She is most recognized for her work as the creator and executive producer of the ground-breaking Lifetime documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly. The docuseries has reached over 26.8 million viewers; over 20 million live streams since its debut in January 2019 with part II airing in January 2020. Simmons has become one of the most sought after executive producers in the nation and has been honored by and nominated for awards such as the 2019 Emmy Award, Critics Choice Award (MTV), Best Documentary Series (MTV), Program of The Year, Inclusion Award, 2020 NAACP Image Award; recently she won a 2020 Peabody Award for her humanitarian work and more.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Geeks
Sharief Johnson
Sharief Johnson was born in Bayonne NJ April, 20, 1993. Sharief split his youth between Georgia and New Jersey. Growing up in unfortunate circumstances he found happiness in creating laughter! No matter when or where he was, he was always was looking to make people laugh! This mindset eventually brought him to a popular club in NYC shortly after high school, where he started his comedy career!
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Journal
Starsona.Com
With Netflix’s latest announcement about Moesha, The Game, Girlfriends and more, all of Black Twitter is buzzing about their favorite 90’s shows! Remember when Julie went up the stairs on Family Matters and never came back down? Remember when Sweet Pea taught Jodie how to throw a punch on Baby Boy? Remember when Niecy & Moesha served the best in 90’s fashion on Moesha? Needless to say shows like Family Matters, Baby Boy and Moesha will go down as some of the best shows of our youth!
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Geeks
Yung Smilez
Yung Smilez is an artist from Pensacola, Florida with a focus on creating punchy and innovative music, inspired by his own unique authentic life experience. Yung Smilez describes himself purely as an Artist, and is not tied to the limitation of any specific genre or influence. For this reason, Yung Smilez’s musical catalog is actually quite diverse, as he is always drawing inspiration with new perspectives. Growing up in a musical family allowed Yung Smilez to experience a multitude of genres ranging from Gospel, R&B ballads, to Pop. Being the middle child of his seven brothers, they would all sing in his family’s church since before he was able to make his very first steps! Yung Smilez has a soaring voice, which cuts through the mix with energy and passion. His impeccable songwriting skills allow him to turn real-world narratives into lyrics that are easily relatable, yet connect with his audience on a deeper level.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat
S.L.A.Y. Your Mother-Daughter Relationship
S.L.A.Y. Your Mother-Daughter Relationship The Mother-daughter relationship can be tricky sometimes; especially when you are both adults. There may be tension due to senseless arguments, battles of “power” or even unresolved feelings of resentment. What if there were a way for mother and daughter to build a healthier, deeper and more loving relationship with each other?
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Motivation
Destany Finney
Destany Finney is a content creator, graphic designer and owner of Unique Boutique by Des. She is a Syracuse native and alumna of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, where she studied Television, Radio & Film. While she has a colorful work history, her most memorable work to date was during her time in Los Angeles, where she worked on several television pilots and commercial sets. Destany attributes everything that she knows about independence to her mother, who instilled principles of self-confidence, responsibility and work ethic very early on in her life. These lessons have enabled Destany to continue to navigate her life with desire and determination to achieve success. Unique Boutique by Des started out as a passion project for Destany to have a creative and entrepreneurial outlet in her self-discovery search post grad. She knew that financial freedom for herself had to come from multiple streams of income, and limiting herself to her day job would only stifle that ambition. She drew from her long-standing love of makeup and false lashes to create an online store selling luxury mink strip lashes at an affordable price.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Blush
LEON
Actor, Singer, and Producer Leon Robinson is a Living Legend. As an entertainer, Leon has been apart of some of the most classic and iconic films the entertainment industry has ever witnessed. He transforms into each role with an otherworldly precision that makes us absolutely admire and adore him and his talents. His positive energy, intelligence and empathy for the world we are living in, as well as his deep care for the betterment of our next generation is just as moving as his artistry. Leon has portrayed and perfectly executed the roles of Little Richard (Little Richard) and David Ruffin (The Temptations) which forever marks Leon in cinema history as one of the best Black Actors of all time.
By Tammy Reese4 years ago in Beat