Masazumi Chaya
Photo by Andrew Eccles In his early 20s, Masazumi Chaya arrived in New York with just $1,000 in his pocket. It was 1970 and…
Willie Lanier
NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier on the Red Carpet at the 2017 NFL Honors on February 04, 2017, at the Wortham Theater Center…
James “Plunky” Branch
Photos by Patrick Mamou Music critics have hailed saxophonist James “Plunky” Branch as an essential part of the “vanguard of Afro-centric jazz, funk, house…
Jamel Shabazz
Photography by Greg Adams. “Taking pictures that speak.” Jamel Shabazz’s photography tells the story of life, particularly black life, in New York City in…
Queen Latifah
Photos by Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch. Entertainer, pioneer, and trailblazer Queen Latifah has been on a roll lately. She continues to use her voice…
Brenda H. Andrews
Brenda H. Andrews. Photos by Ernest Lowery. Brenda H. Andrews is publisher, owner, and company president of the New Journal and Guide (founded in…
April Walker
Photo by Kelvin Bullock At a young age, April Walker showed signs of an entrepreneurial spirit. When April was a teenager she taught gymnastics…
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the most influential and creative figures in popular music and creative expression. His influence is contemporary and worldwide. He…
Lola! Love
Lola! Love was born in the Bronx. She graduated from Hofstra University and is a licensed speech and language pathologist. She taught in the…