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Black Hollywood Brunch with TikTok’s Visionary Voices
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Black creators on TikTok are setting trends. If you are not familiar with the never-ending saga of Reesa Teesa’s marital woes or “the twin you were in?” viral videos or learn the importance of getting a martini in your hand, get acquainted quickly. TikTok has noticed how influential and precious Black creators are to their platform, so that they decided to acknowledge their many contributions with a brunch. On Sunday, February 25, TikTok hosted them 2024 Visionary Voices of Black Hollywood Brunch on the elegant Hotel Bel-Air honoring visionary Black creators and cultural changemakers in media and entertainment. Hosted by TikTok Shavone CharlesGlobal Director of Diversity and Inclusion Communications and Alex Girma, #BlackTikTok Community Manager, the brunch celebrated industry disruptors, creators, decision-makers and allies who’re influencing and amplifying Black voices within the entertainment industry. The TikTok platform is thought for generating excitement across industries by promoting Black voices – as its visionary #BlackTikTok community continues to raise Black creativity and influence the industry on TikTok and beyond. This Black History Month and all year long, they selected to rejoice the greatness of #BlackTikTok by amplifying the culture-defining influence of their community of Black creators.
We were joined by black creators and voices from the world of entertainment, including: Olly Sholotan, Jackie Always, LaLa MilanKaren Civil, Andrzej OkekDeAndre Brown and this yr’s #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices winners, including: Jordan Howlett, LU KALA, Daven Gatesincluding our own ESSENCE Ventures, Chief Revenue Officer, Pauline Malcolm-Thornton.
In addition to the attractive scenery and atmosphere, participants hung out together having fun with delicious food, snacks, craft cocktails, experiential installations, a TikTok #ShopBlack experience with Topics, Pat McGrath Laboratories, Ami Cole, FORVR Mood and a wellness pop-up with Nike. The event also featured content capture moments, style portraits from Getty and BFA, and music by Hot DJin addition to an enticing discussion on the impact of the #BlackTikTok community moderated by TikTok Alex Girma and guest stars from ours #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices List 2024 (including Jordan Howlett, LU KALA AND Daven Gates). The panel highlighted the importance of the TikTok platform for creators who use it to grow their personal and skilled brands into profitable businesses. After the panel, we caught up with Girma to listen to her thoughts on the Visionary Voices winners and what’s next for Black creators using the platform. “We want to make sure Black creators feel heard, seen and appreciated. The contribution they make to TikTok is invaluable. Black creators are the ones who started all the trends and dictate what’s hot, so we really wanted to create a space that amplified them so that everyone could see all the work they do every day. This is where Visionary Voices came from, amplifying Black voices in media and entertainment,” she told ESSENCE.
TikTok also knows the facility of content ownership and potential economic freedom, especially for Black creators. “TikTok has been amazing for these Black creators because they’ve been in a position to leverage the fan base and community they found on our platform to begin their very own businesses; for instance, Jordan Thee Stallion was just talking on a panel that he had a quick food secrets business stemming from his previous experience within the food industry; Daven Gates also released two cookbooks on his TikTok, Girma said.
Karen Civil, a well known businesswoman, social media influencer and TikTok user chimed in: “It’s refreshing to see how TikTok is prioritizing Black creators, empowering them in a way that also ensures they will generate financial income for themselves. I confer with FUBU because I feel prefer it’s for us and by us.
What TikTok understands so well is the worth and originality of its Black creators’ content, which ultimately results in virality and trends sweeping the Internet, contributing to a serious cultural renaissance. Shavone Charles, global communications director for diversity and inclusion at TikTok and a cultural connoisseur, spoke concerning the importance of constant to incorporate Black voices within the digital ecosystem to make a cultural impact. “I mainly feel like we’re experiencing a renaissance of Black creativity and creators, pushing boundaries. “Every time it becomes clear that we are the ecosystem and the pulse of what’s next, what’s cool, what is and what will be,” she said.
For Black creators, they consider that the TikTok platform helps amplify their brands and positively change their lives, but in addition they consider that events just like the Visionary Voices brunch help construct community and connections with like-minded people. “I feel very happy to be here. The amount of talent in this one room is wonderful. It’s almost overwhelming and that’s great. Everyone has a radiant and brilliant personality, so I feel truly honored,” said Jordan Howlett, the 2024 TikTok industry disruptor.
He continued: “Everyone here is a walking, talking example of possibility. It’s incredibly important to hold events like this so people can see what’s possible.”
It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.
And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.
Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.
“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.
Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.
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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.
In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.
Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.
In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.
Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.
After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.
The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.
“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”
The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.
Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.
“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.
Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.
While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.
Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.
“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”
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