In a world seemingly filled with scammy websites, poor service and even worse quality, it’s a relief to find businesses and products that are actually worth their salt. Thus, word of mouth can usually be the best way to find out where to spend your hard-earned money. Our aspireMKTPLC host, Vee Prince, spills about a […]
It was around 7:00 pm last Saturday when I was sitting on the couch with my mother. “Mom, are you familiar with Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing?,” I asked as I turned to face her. She looked at me in disbelief. “Duh, Mo! That movie is a classic. Don’t tell me you haven’t seen […]
i’m back and I have a question for you. can you recall the very first time you saw someone on television that looked like you, sounded like you, dressed like you, wore their hair like you? what did you feel? were you excited, speechless? did you laugh, cry? oh i know, you felt proud to […]
As a form of peaceful protest against Georgia’s recent “heartbeat” abortion law, Tiffany Haddish has used her platform to take a stand with women, along with a few other celebrities. Many have questioned Haddish’s recent decision to forgo her June 22nd show in Atlanta, GA scheduled at the Fox Theatre. She has explained that her decision […]
Last week at the 23rd annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami Beach, aspireTV hosted its inaugural Evening of Ambiance. The exclusive event was held at the beautifully restored art deco chic Betsy Hotel. Nestled directly on Ocean Drive, an intimate group gathered at the vintage-luxe space for a carefully curated experience. Melanin, laughter and […]
Although a new week is upon us, Sundays are for rest, reflection, refueling and gathering yourself for the six days that lie ahead. On Sunday May 19th, the road to refuel led us to Grammy, Academy and Golden Globe Award-Winning Musician, Actor and Activist Common’s latest press tour stop at The dReam Center Church of […]
Black people have created and influenced just about every genre you can think of – jazz, hip hop, pop, rock, gospel, country (which, yes, we invented!) and more. The U.S. finally took note in 1979 and initiated Black Music Month – also known as African American Music Appreciation Month – a month-long celebration highlighting the […]
In a surprise twist to his commencement speech at Morehouse College, billionaire investor and richest black person in America, Robert F. Smith announced that he would be paying off the entire student loan debt for each of the 396 students comprising the 2019 graduating class. The reveal was met with thunderous applause and chants of […]
Since the tragic passing of celebrated rapper and entrepreneur Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom mere weeks ago, many of his fans, family members, and collaborators still struggle daily in coming to terms with his absence. It’s difficult to overstate the impact Nipsey left on the hundreds of thousands if not millions of people he reached and […]