Lorraine Osorio is a Long Island, New York-based hairstylist who broke through barriers as a woman in the barber industry and takes on multiple roles in her MLJ Artistry Salon from CEO to barber an…
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TUC Talk with Tamari: Q.Taylor is Living Proof That Quality and Hard Work Pays Off
It’s been a while since we last spoke to cinematographer and director, Q. Taylor and he have since been putting in the work behind the lens for his brand Cue2productions. Although he started …
How Author Dr. Catrina Pullum Broke Chains and Barriers to Become The Chain Breaker
When you think of the words The Chain Breaker, what comes to mind? A powerful person? A superhero in the night? For some, it’s New Orleans-born author Dr. Catrina Pullum, who earned the name of The…
What Does Life Look Like for College Football Players During a Pandemic?
The transition to life and academia off-campus has been a struggle for many college students. College student-athletes, however, have seen a stark change in their routines in attempting to prepare …
Surviving FGM: Dena Igusti Discusses Trauma, Poetry, Identity, and Healing
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a practice occurring in the United States as well as other parts of the world. The practice is highly controversial, in that it is traditional to perform FGC on y…
Inside the Mask with Jonothon Lyons: Inside The Mind of The Man Behind The ‘Buddy the Rat” Character That is Taking TikTok by Storm
It’s a chilly but calm Friday evening. The snow is coming down pretty heavily outside, and my dog is laying on my bed. I sign into Zoom and wait for Jonothon’s arrival. I see him in the waiting roo…
Behind The Seams Of LoveJones Collection
True Urban Culture had the pleasure to speak with Tiffany Jones – the founder and CEO of LoveJones Collection – about her passion for retro and vintage clothes and we are going to take …
College Students are Starting their Own Fashion Lines
College students are creative, game changers who are always finding new ways to express themselves and make some money at the same time. One of the many things students are creating are their own f…
Azjah Brings Diversity, Fresh Outlooks and Light to Compton with Black Arrow x LA Galaxy Collaboration
It’s not often you see Black culture and the soccer community merge to create something bigger, that allows diversity and fresh outlooks. That’s exactly what the Black Arrow x LA Galaxy partnership…
Behind The Art: International Graphic Artist Tula Lotay Talks Overcoming Hardships and The Importance of Following Your Passions
Facing adversity, no matter what form it decides to come in can always be a challenging endeavor. While some may succumb to the pressures placed upon them, others often find solace in creative purs…