Meet Alyssa Cole | Contributing Writer

Alyssa Cole - Lifestyle

Alyssa Cole is an Education Technology Professional and Writer from Baltimore, Maryland. Cole created  Blackgirlwisdom.com in 2017, originally as a personal blog that blossomed into an online community open to women of color to discuss topics around Lifestyle, Love, & Women’s Culture. Cole is pursing a Masters In Student Affairs Administration at Morgan State University with a desire to become a Professor. She enjoys uplifting, educating, and motivating others to overcome life’s obstacles. You can follow her on Instagram @justbeinglyss 

Meet Deveney Marshall | Contributing Writer

Deveney Marshall | Contributing Writer

Deveney Marshall is a New Orleans-based filmmaker, actress, and freelance writer. She is the owner and editor-in-chief of lifestyle & beauty website thedevandthecity.com.

In 2012, she graduated from Dillard University with a BA in Psychology. After graduating from Dillard University, Deveney began to actively pursue a career as a creative.

She has written for several publications, including Bayou Living Magazine, Loc’d & Curly The Website, and Fashion Week Lake Charles: The Magazine. As well as, appeared in various films and tv series. You will find her writings to be precise, witty, and timeless.

*To learn more about Deveney Marshall visit her website thedevandthecity.com and follow her journey on twitter & instagram @devandthecity

Meet James Teague | Contributing Writer

James Teague | Contributing Writer

A Creative jack of all trades who is a lover of the hip-hop Culture. 708 born. 954 raised. 404 Pays Me. "If I'ma be a Creative Contributing Curator, I'ma make it look Sexy." His best life is just beginning. Follow him on twitter at @Just_JayyTee !

Meet Omar Cook | Founder & CEO of 247 Live Culture

Actor Omar Cook attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "Last The Night" at the Fine Arts Theatre on June 30, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Omar Cook | Founder & CEO of 247 Live Culture

email omar@247liveculture.com

Omar Cook is a 31x award winning filmmaker and actor born in Riverside, California. Omar graduated from Southern University in Mass Communication where he also played football. His collegiate career landed him an opportunity to play professional football where he played 4 seasons in the Indoor Football League. Omar began his journey into entertainment doing stunts as a motion capture actor with the Madden Video Game Series earning credits in Madden ’18, ’19, ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, & ‘24. This led to further opportunities doing sports stunts in Hollywood for shows such as Ballers for HBO and All American on The CW, and Colin in Black & White on Netflix. He is most known for his work on The CW series “All American” for his role as “Troy”, a South Crenshaw high school football player as well as doing football stunt work and doubling for the characters “Jabari Long” and “Cameron” appearing in 30+ episodes over 5 seasons.

Omar has built a successful career in entertainment working on multiple movies, short films, major network TV shows, and video games including supporting roles in feature films God of Dreams, Expunged: Test Case, The 4 Points, Fortunate Son, and Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. He also directed and starred in the award winning feature film, LA Undercover, starred and produced the movie, Sounds of the Streets, as well as four multi award winning short films, which collectively racked up 31 awards including multiple debut filmmaker awards, Best Actor, Best short film awards and more.

Aside from acting, Omar has established himself as an entrepreneur. In 2018, he created the media platform 247LiveCulture.com, a platform dedicated towards pushing Black culture in the right direction. He also co-founded Highest Level Academy, a non-profit organization helping to get student athletes college ready athletically and academically.

Omar has organized and participated in public speaking engagements, sharing insights with business, political, and entertainment leaders. Alongside political organization OFA CA for Kamala, Omar helped organize kick off events for the Kamala Harris presidential campaign in Beverly Hills and Leimert Park. In 2024, Omar founded the Future Leaders of America Forum, an event dedicated to sparking coversation on social change in our communities. Omar was invited to speak on a panel for the documentary Respect My Crown: The Rise of African American Women in California Politics. Omar was also invited to speak at the National Action Network Western Regional Summit where he spoke on a panel on the future of civic leadership.

IG and Twitter: @omarcook_