Michael J award winning brand strategist and CEO of Billboard Center is on a mission. After the recent loss of his Father, Michael J was inspired to create a platform via radio for Gospel Rap and Inspirational Artist. The purpose of the show is to give listeners a 30 minute window where they get hear a positive message thru hip-hop music but also receive words of encouragement from Michael J. The goal of the show is about keeping people inspired even in life struggles and difficulties. During the show Michael J instructs listeners to read Bible versus like Romans 10:9-10 and reading a chapter out of Proverbs per day. Purpose…

In a world that often rewards noise, author Milo Wren is choosing something softer—something slower, truer, and far more enduring. Through tender prose and emotionally immersive storytelling, Wren is carving out space in literature for the feelings we struggle to name, the truths we carry silently, and the moments of connection that define our inner lives. The Name, the City, the Start Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Milo Wren has always approached life through the lens of feeling. “Milo Wren is my legal name,” he shares. “But more than just a name, it represents the way I move through the world—quietly, reflectively, with a kind of emotional precision.” From an early…

The music industry is changing fast, and independent record labels are taking over in a big way. One indie label that’s making serious noise is Arkitek Music Group (AMG). Started by a crew of music industry pros from Chicago, Illinois, AMG is all about discovering and supporting fresh talent. Their artist lineup spans multiple genres, and they’re dedicated to giving musicians a platform to be their most authentic selves while reaching fans all over the world. What makes Arkitek Music Group stand out? Their game changing approach to artist development and marketing. Instead of a one size fits all strategy, AMG works closely with each artist to craft a unique…

Toyz Electronics, Inc.  4620 Henry St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213  https://toyzelectronics.com/  Maria Keenan, Marketing Intern  Email: Mckeenan14@gmail.com  Damola Idowu Honored with Strategic Service in STEM Award  Pittsburgh, PA – Founder of Toyz Electronics, Inc., Damola Idowu, has been awarded the Strategic Service in STEM Award by the PBGH HBCU Collaborative. This award regognizes Idowus work in creating educational ecosystems designed to empower economic mobility through education, STEM and gaming.  Toyz Electronics, Inc. is an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for STEM education for underrepresented communities, equipping individuals and students with essential skills for todays job market and technology driven economy. Idowu, a Howard University alumni, channels his commitment to educational innovation…

Atlanta, Georgia – Street Legendz Records, a new independent record label founded by industry visionaries Que Rasheed and Givenchy Royal, is changing the way music lovers experience and access new releases. With a unique direct-to-consumer model, Street Legendz is connecting artists and fans like never before. The label has taken the bold step of integrating exclusive music content with merchandise, creating an innovative experience that combines fashion with music. Fans will only be able to access the label’s latest tracks by purchasing Street Legendz merchandise, each item embedded with a QR code linking to the music.  At the heart of the Street Legendz Records philosophy is the idea of offering…

Q’s Crackin’ Crab brings ‘soulful seafood’ to Florida beach community Quinisha “Q” Bredwood and her husband, Anthony Bredwood, are a standout dining destination in Brevard County. Quinisha, a Satellite High School graduate (2001), launched the restaurant in 2020 amid the global pandemic, inspired by her parents’ entrepreneurial spirit. Positioned conveniently between Cocoa Beach Pier and Ron Jon Surf Shop, Q’s Crackin’ Crab & Seafood Kitchen is celebrated for its family-friendly ambiance and mouth watering “soulful seafood.” Since its inception, the restaurant has garnered significant attention, including features in Space Coast Living Magazine, Everything Brevard, Hometown News, and Florida Today. In 2021, it was a finalist for Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber…

History was made by Rob Rose (Robert Thorn III) and Pete Betiku of F.U. Entertainment, creators of the first annual Rose Festival, in Medellin, Colombia presented legend Coolio and Edley Shine of “Born Jamericans”, along with 27 other Latin American artists. “If there was a Netflix series about Medellin, Coolio’s Gangster’s Paradise would be the theme song. It was very important to bring Coolio to Colombia as the headliner for the first annual Rose Festival. “Gangsters Paradise” is the most iconic hip hop song in the Country of Colombia. Rob Rose stated “Now that the seed has been planted, we at F.U. Entertainment plans to bring many international artists from multiple genres of music to the Rose Festival annually.” Apache, Akapellah,…

Iris Ivana Grant 2018 Subculture of giving: TEDx resurface at a time when some are turning from their own problems to help others   https://youtu.be/QCmqAgGvY6k Subculture of giving: it’s a lifestyle Traditionally, philanthropy has been thought of as something that the rich fund, the middle class volunteers for, and the poor and needy receive. But philanthropic giving is more than just money. It is a process of creatively giving to others, and in so doing, fulfilling our basic human need to connect with our own humanity. Regardless of socioeconomic status or age, every person can cultivate a philanthropic lifestyle, one that teaches them to live, reach, and stretch themselves in…

Are You Living in Your Truth? – Success Talks #3 w/Tiffany Veney https://youtu.be/G1sa3pJthh8 I’m Tiffany Veney born and raised in the inner city of East Baltimore. My background is typical of any inner-city child in the 80s. My mother was addicted to drugs, my father was in prison, and I was raised by my grandmother. Since I was the oldest of 7 kids, I was tasked with taking care of my siblings. I hated it lol. I grew up with the two oldest. Two of them were adopted, one was raised by an extended family member and the baby was raised primarily by his dad. Although my grandmother raised me,…