Introducing the JameS Brand, a ‘badass’ Ohio-made fashion line
by Jillian Holness Jacquelyn-Bernice Stephens sits in her condo watching Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over with her younger...
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Sheena Mason is ‘an advocate for youth and dance’ at Northwest Akron studio
by Amber Cullen Akron is full of spaces for creatives to gather, learn, and grow. Some spaces are...
‘After I quit working for someone else, I became fearless,’ artist April Couch says
words by Noor Hindi, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti April Couch has always been a doodler. Whether she’s drawing...
The second owner of Ann’s Place cooks on the ‘same old beat-up raggedy grill’
words by Rosalie Murphy, photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti Ann’s Place had been on the corner of South Hawkins...
This 21-year-old stylist runs a burgeoning fashion company from Kent
by Jillian Holness New York and Los Angeles are known to be the most popular places where young...
‘I’m Black, I’m Brilliant, and I’m an Entrepreneur,’ says Da’Shika A. Street, founder of BABE Magazine
by Noor Hindi Like any entrepreneur, Da’Shika A. Street started with a big idea. She asked what would...
Jenniva Cummings Visualizes the Beauty of the Black Community with Makeup and Special Effects
by Brittany Nader Makeup and special effects artist Jenniva Cummings has developed a reputation for transforming others into...
LA Soul Food and Catering provides southern comfort
Let’s eat at LA Soul words and photos by Ted Zep 05/08/2018 Comfort comes in all forms. Sometimes...
Food Review | Nicole’s Restaurant
words and photos by Tyron Hoisten I’ve heard such high praise for Nicole’s Restaurant and their flavorful,...
What I Wish I Knew | Troy & Tavares (The Barber Twins)
Names: Troy & Tavares (The Barber Twins) Occupations: Barber stylists at Monty’s Place Hometown: Akron, OH Current Neighborhood:...
7th Floor Clothing: Akron tested, LeBron approved.
How two young men from Akron created the most notorious hat on Instagram by Ali Burden Where...
Akron BMe Community Launches #SpendBlack Campaign With an Innovative Twist
by Ace Epps In response to the heart-wrenching and racially-charged shootings in July, black men in the BMe...
Inside the Studio: Dara Harper
“Color is Essential” by words and photos by C. Birch Dara Harper’s painting studio takes up just a...