Calabar Imports is offering free space to artists, entrepreneurs and groups with ideas they’d like to develop or projects they’d like to launch, but not the space to accommodate them. Currently Yoga and African dance classes are taking place at Calabar shops and owner/founder Atim Oton is excited to see what comes next. “The […]Read More
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Kristina Newman-Scott: The New BRIC House Builder’s Got Tools!
Interview by Maitefa Angaza As the new head of BRIC Arts Media, Kristina Newman-Scott valued listening and watching as useful tools during her first months there, allowing her natural curiosity to define her leadership style at the outset. Almost a year later, Newman-Scott is still observing while leading the team at BRIC in […]Read More
By David Mark Greaves Last Sunday’s report on CBS’ “60 Minutes” about artificial intelligence removing 40% of the current job market means that economic survival will be dependent on creativity and making new connections that only the human mind is capable of. Rather than thinking about these humankind life-changing forces, we are called to confront […]Read More
Coalition Forms to Promote Safe Cultural Experiences for Global Revelers Brooklyn, by far, is one of the most celebrated, culturally diverse communities in the world. Of New York City’s 62.8M visitors, over 1/3 cross the famed Brooklyn Bridge in search of an authentic experience and Brooklyn delivers. In honor of World Pride, Destination […]Read More
By Matthew Scott In a year where many people were shocked to find out that they wouldn’t be getting a tax return, it’s more important than ever to use the money you do have to your best advantage. So if you did get a tax return or if you are looking to be more […]Read More
Renaissance Woman in our time I of II Nadhege Ptah actress, writer, director, producer, dancer, filmmaker, mother, wife, entrepreneur- founder, MAAT Films We selected Nadhege Ptah for a two-part exploration of a woman whose art nourishes her soul – and thus ours, as well. Her activist art is created eyes open, on purpose and with […]Read More
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship can be daunting. But writer Elizabeth Rankin-Fulcher’s knows six women who did it, and have no regrets. Following is Part Two of successful Women in Business. By Elizabeth Rankin-Fulcher Part II of II Kyiesha Kelly and Malik Kelly, siblings and owners of Hip Hop Closet, began their journey 20 years […]Read More
By Elizabeth Rankin-Fulcher “Do something that really speaks to who you are.” Kyiesha Kelly, Hip-Hop Closet Every entrepreneur has a story about why they decided to start a business. Some know from Day One that they want to work for themselves; others come up with ideas while working for someone else and […]Read More