media of the south. SOMETIMES THE IMPACT IS THROUGH DIGITAL + SOMETIMES ITS IN PRINT.
ANTHONY PREME, PREME MAGAZINE
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FROM: DA SOUF
NC native Anthony Preme is not only the photographer for the Ville’s one and only J.Cole , but he’s also the owner and founder of Preme Magazine. Preme Magazine focuses on emerging trends within entertainment, music, sports and pop culture. They also are a lifestyle brand and creative agency. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
AHMAD DAVIS, kazi magazine
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FROM: DA SOUF
DMV’s Ahmaad Davis is the co-founder of Kazi Magazine ,a modern, journal of hip-hop music, news, and culture. The magazine highlights a lot of artists that you need to know, generates interviews, and highlights individuals from a range of creative spaces. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
pour minds podcast
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FROM: DA SOUF
Pour Minds is a podcast that focuses on intimacy and the exploration of sexuality , relationships , and life experiences. The ATL based podcast is hosted by Texas’s very own Drea Nicole and Lex P and is highly entertaining for the gurlllls and the guys of the world. They also dab into products and tactics that can aid the audience with their overall wellness. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
for your thoughts podcast
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FROM: DA SOUF
The For Your Thoughts Podcast is where psychology, pop culture, & SELF meet. A fun humanistic and empathetic approach to mass media, people, and culture. The podcast was created by Houston’s very own @penniepeace where she uploads weekly with content relevant to the intersection of all of these topics which in 2021… is ESSENTIAL. An amazing podcast (available on all streaming platforms) by an amazing human being. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
ARVANNA SMART
SOCIAL MEDIA strategist
FROM: DA SOUF
NC’s Arvanna Smart is a sneaker enthusiast by night and the social media manager for the Whitaker Group by day. This means that when you see updates and posts on all social media platforms for the Social Status boutique, A Ma Maniere, or the APB store, its her and her team making things happen. Given that Social Status is amongst the south east and black owned , it’s dope to see a black woman instrumenting strategy for the digital components that interact with the consumer directly. Click the photo to see who’s influencing how this barrier breaking streetwear retailer is interacting with the culture .
BRANDON NIXON
strategist + digital producer
FROM: DA SOUF
NC’s Brandon Nixon is generating impact from his seat at Google as well as outside of the brand. Brandon recently filled the role of creative lead for Google’s first-ever women of color summit. In addition to this, Brandon has often teamed up with other black creatives to produce campaigns for Netflix as well as Footaction. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
DEV.T.SMITH
strategist + digital producer
FROM: DA SOUF
Devon T. Smith is a Fayetteville native who started off in the journalism space and transitioned into one of the most valuable hosts , writers, and intentional storytellers from the south. If there’s one thing Devon is going to do, it’s leave a digital footprint that’s impactful . Most recently, Devon lead an initiative that empowered a huge number of black business owners through T-Mobile’s business + content platform called Magenta Edge. Prior to that, Devon was responsible for bringing the documentary Shades of Fashion to Tidal (in collaboration with Deena) to show black culture’s influence on the fashion industry. The documentary featured Shelby Christie, Hanifa founder Anifa Mvuemba, and the legendary Dapper Dan. Click the photo above to get a dose of what the south got to say.
CITRUS RAP
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FROM: DA SOUF
Citrus Rap is Florida's Premier Hip-Hop Blog🌴🍊🔥 The platform has has contributed to the play and promotion of hometown artists like Kodak Black, Pouya, Robb Banks, and Denzel Curry . Today they continue to push artists they believe in and that proudly represent what Florida has to offer. Major s/o to Long Live The Chef for this platfom. Click the photo above to get a listen of what the south got to say.
TEAM WITH TAMI PODCAST
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FROM: DA SOUF
Tea With Tami is a sometimes weekly podcast show hosted by @TheTamiJ about everything black, hip hop, trending, tea & more. Click the photo above to get a sip of what the south got to say.
RASHAAD STRONG
MEDIA curator +access architect for minorities
FROM: DA SOUF
Rashaad Strong is the co-founder & co-producer of the addictive platform for discovering music, Not 97. In addition to this , Rashaad has been responsible for the ecom apparel store, Acres . Acres (inspired by his Grandmother and the Reidsville, NC area) is a profit-sharing e-commerce marketplace that funds and develops emerging minority-owned brands . With this heavy and impactful idea, Rashaad was one of the grant recipients of the VFiles Foundation/VFiles Lab Incubation Program. Click the photo above to get a glimpse of what the south has to say with a sprinkle of access and impact.
LITTLE BACON BEAR
host and digital creator
FROM: DA SOUF
THE Little Bacon Bear is an on-air personality for DC’S 93.9 WKYS Radio. She has generated multiple on multiple on MULTIPLE interviews for the platform . Some of her guests have included Brent Faiyaz, Da Baby, Rowdy Rebel, Lil Baby, and Wale just to name a few. In addition to this, she runs her own podcast called Bacon Teaches and now hosts a series by You-tube Originals called Released where she interviews special guests every Thursday for music moments you just cant afford to miss . All in all, she’s THAT GIRL and we love to see her takeover. Click the photo above to get a listen of what the south got to say.
EVERYDAY AGGIES
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FROM: DA SOUF
LAST but certainly not least, it’s EVERYDAY AGGIES ! Everyday Aggies is a digital platform and social community that creates historical and cultural content for the HBCU and Black audiences. The strategist behind the platform is Film Photojournalist Asha Abdul. Abdul keeps the page up to date, relevant, and empowering for past and present HBCU students. The platform is not only entertaining and necessary, but the platform also provides resources to internships and music mixes by Dj Cuff. Click the photo above to get a listen of what the south got to say.
BLACK GIRLS IN MEDIA
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FROM: DA SOUF
Black Girls In Media is a networking organization committed to supporting and uplifting minority women in the media industry. The organization was founded by Tasha Mack . It all started out as just a Groupme and then it grew into a bigger platform with a bigger message and an intention to match. So far, the organization has generated over 300 opportunities for the women, and over 5,000 connections. As of By 2021, Black Girls In Media will have placed 200 of their members in new media job roles. Click the photo to the left to get a dose of the kind of impact this org from the south is making.