Meet Raki Jordan | Contributing Writer

Raki Jordan - Contributing Writer

Raki Jordan is a poet, writer, artist, and activist, based in New York City. Follow on IG @raki.jordan

Meet Baigen Seawell | Contributing Writer

Meet Baigen SeawelL | Contributing Writer

Baigen Seawell is an Atlanta native and graduate of West Virginia State University with a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast. While at WVSU, Baigen became the first female sportscaster for the program and has continued her craft after graduation. She is currently working with Life University in Marietta, GA in Sports Information where she calls sporting events and creates video segments for the athletic programs. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is active in serving the community outside of her craft.

Instagram & Twitter : @preciouscolor 

Business IG: @reporterbai

Meet Tialena Evans | Contributing Writer

Tialena Evans | Contributing Writer

I am a Multimedia Journalism student at the Illustrious North Carolina A&T State University. Originally from the real 919, Raleigh, N.C. I am currently in the works of producing my own blog, “The HBCU Playbook”, which will be centered around N.C. A&T Athletics. This blog showcases my personal takes on all things sports in Aggieland. Following this passion of mine, come along with me and my journey as I aspire to become a sports television personality in the future! 

twitter & IG- tialenaxo

Meet Natasha Marsh | Contributing Writer

Natasha Marsh | Contributing Writer

Natasha is a 28 year old Fashion Editor from California. She holds a masters in Fashion Business Management from London and held previous titles at Cosmopolitan Magazine, Harper's Bazaar and The Wall Street Journal. She specializes in fashion, fitness, natural hair, and wellness. Natasha now resides in New York City where she spends her free time eating, dancing, and people watching. You can follow her on Instagram via @_natashamarsh

Meet Tasha Hough | Contributing Writer

Tasha Hough | COntributing Writer

Tasha is a 29-year-old woman finding more of herself daily. Having a new found love of self, I live my life embracing all the things that make me different and loving/accepting everything I made myself believe were flaws. I love to use my voice to make an impact on lives, as well as serve my purpose. Now, I'm just ready for everyone to "hear" me out and be able to move someone along the way. I hope you all enjoy my contributions. Follow me on Instagram lorde_chaos or Twitter @lorde__T

Meet Yan’ece Washington | Contributing Writer

Yan’ece Washington | Contributing Writer

Yan’ece Washington is currently a student attending Texas Southern University and her field of study is Political Science intro to Entertainment / Contract Law! Her goal is to help lead her generation and race of people into a new mind set and way of thinking. She finds that connecting with young people on a common level that is easy to understand and obtain, is the way our generation will transform and evolve into something our world has yet to see.

Meet Lauryn Bass | Contributing Writer

Lauryn Bass | Contributing Writer

My name is Lauryn Bass but I go by Laurie Bee. I am a Junior Broadcast Journalism major, Psychology minor of the Scripps Howard school of Journalism and Communications in Hampton University, from Atlanta, Ga! 

Some of my interests include singing, modeling, baking, painting, writing, thrifting, and hanging out with friends! I love to create positive things and be around others while doing so. I enjoy uplifting others and encouraging them to always believe in who they are inside. 

I was recently crowned Miss Juneteenth Queen 2020 in Atlanta and can’t wait to build my platform: The Importance of Health & Wellness through Body Positivity and Self-Care. To aid in my goal, I created my podcast “Sugar-Honey-Iced-Tea with Laurie Bee”. (@apodcastwithlauriebee on instagram) 

I hope that you all enjoy learning and growing into the best versions of yourself as you read my articles! 

Instagram: @laurieedeebee

Twitter: @lauriexoxo14

Meet Emily-Ann Brown | Contributing Writer

Emily-Ann Brown | Contributing Writer

Emily is a 29 year natural hair blogger born and raised in Toronto, Canada, with a Caribbean background. She studied Dental Assisting level 1 and Office Administration and holds a Health Information Management diploma. Emily began her natural hair journey in January 2015 and started her own personal blog in March 2017. You can follow her on twitter at @EmilyB2M

Meet Mike Jones | Contributing Writer

Mike Jones | Contributing Writer

Mike Jones is from Nashville, Tennessee. Educator, photographer, and poet, and lover of all things black.

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_