When I first heard that I’d be interviewing, Issa Rae the creator and star of ”The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl”, I went from instant joy to sudden sadness. Happy dance subsides. Cue the melancholy that is Coltrane now playing in the background. Suddenly my middle brain was hitting me with all sorts of questions. … Continue reading »
Category Archives: In The Mix
Read A Book Instead
Sometimes we all get so bogged down with the problems of daily life that we forget to invest in ourselves emotionally. Our routine becomes one that requires a careful juggling of expectations from those who count on us for their own well-being. Conveniently forgetting our own needs. Before diving head first into that exhausting list of … Continue reading »
CB’s Class Act Salon
by Shon Lomax It gives ARTA great pleasure to bring CB’s Class Act Salon to the forefront. Not only is it like family but because it has prepped many stylists to be the best in the business. Many great stylists have ventured out and made a name for themselves, starting out in this very special … Continue reading »
Lauryn Hills Carbon Copy
By Chase London Lauryn Hill eldest daughter Selah Marley took some promo shots a few months ago to build her portfolio in the modeling and fashion world. Continue reading »
On To The Next One
By Shon Lomax Look familiar? I’m gonna say yes for the sake of the obvious. There are a few on this list that I’ve been struggling to check off for years now. Continue reading »
Naomi Before Naomi
By Shon Lomax Naomi Campbell may have reinvented the gallop down the catwalk with her infamous stride but Naomi Sims was clearly the first black “supermodel”. Continue reading »
Zoe Is Always Down For The Cause
By RyyanHill IF YOU DON’T KNOW, now you know. Zoe Saldana is very involved when it comes to giving back. Continue reading »
Dazed and Confused
By Ms. Nycole Dazed and Confused December issue celebrates their 20th anniversary season by shooting 20 iconic stars for 20 of their covers. From their list we’ve picked our three faves. Kelis: The “Trendsetter” . Always givin’ us that I don’t need a stylist vibe. Continue reading »
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far
A Look Back With Teen Summit’s First Host
If there were no Teen Summit there would be no 106 and Park. Continue reading »