Souleo on Yahoo! News
I had a wonderful time helping to celebrate the Maritage International – UN Platform Launch at The Union League Club on March 28, 2014. Special thanks and congratulations to Jeanine …
On the “A” w/Souleo: After deaths, Dianne Reeves creates a “Beautiful Life”
On the surface the title of Dianne Reeves’ new album, Beautiful Life seems straightforward enough, but it holds a deeper significance for the singer after experiencing two major deaths. Five …
On the “A” w/Souleo: More than enough white curators?
It wasn’t until graduate school that Michelle Joan Wilkinson, director of collections and exhibitions at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, realized that becoming …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Meet Tower of Power’s New Lead Singer
Ray Greene always knew that he was destined to share his musical gifts with audiences around the world. Now he’s finally getting his chance to do just that as the …
On the “A” w/Souleo: MLK, redefined as a politician
As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20, actor Brandon J. Dirden hopes that people will not only remember King as a powerful reverend …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Gritty photo essay captures crack addiction
Nearly 12 years ago, Sage Gallon was just getting clean after a decade of smoking crack. He’s now reliving those days of substance abuse but this time as a photographer. …
On the “A” w/Souleo: “R&B Divas: LA” star Leela James talks new music
Leela James hasn’t decided on the title of her forthcoming album but if her current state is anything to go by then perhaps the word: good, should be somewhere in …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Win tickets to see Bobby Womack live in NYC
Bobby Womack’s daughter, GinaRe is concerned whenever her father hits the stage to perform. During his nearly 50 year legendary career, Womack has battled substance abuse, developed diabetes and successfully …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Spoken word film “Slam” celebrates 15th anniversary
If there were a poem to describe the thoughts of independent film producer and director Marc Levin on the 15th anniversary of his gritty film, “Slam” it would likely include …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Stax Records book explores issue of race
Stax Records was more than a music machine releasing hits by the likes of Otis Redding and The Staple Singers. According to author and music historian, Robert Gordon it was …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Real Housewives of Atlanta couple learns the truth about each other
When married stars of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Cynthia Bailey Thomas and Peter Thomas set out to write their joint memoir, Carry-On Baggage: Our Nonstop Flight, they didn’t expect to …
On the “A” w/Souleo: LisaGay Hamilton and Yolonda Ross find meaning in film “Go For Sisters”
When actresses LisaGay Hamilton and Yolonda Ross finished reading the script for two-time Oscar nominee John Sayles’ new film, “Go For Sisters,” they immediately knew they wanted to be cast …
NY Times Style Feature #2
Once again I am pleased to make the NY Times Style pages. Special thanks to Bill Cunningham for including me along with the fabulous Kianga Ellis. I am adorned in …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Najee feels the spirit of George Duke on new album
The spirit of the late jazz legend, George Duke was with multi-instrumentalist, Najee during the recording of his latest album The Morning After: A Musical Love Journey. Duke’s presence was …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. wants to change education system with new documentary
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. hopes that his latest PBS documentary, The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will not only educate the public but also lead …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Celebrated writer, Ntozake Shange debuts new work
In her private residence playwright, Ntozake Shange is lost in her own world: one made up of words, rhythm and recovery. The writer of the legendary theater piece, For Colored …
Press: NBC’s TheGrio.com covers eMerge 2.0
Click here to read our opening night coverage.
Special thanks to Alexis Garrett Stodghill and Demetria Irwin.
On the “A” w/Souleo: NJPAC gala attendees on government shutdown and oversexualized pop stars
During an evening inspired by the whimsy of “The Wizard of Oz,” attendees at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center’s (NJPAC) 18th annual Spotlight Gala didn’t hesitate …
On the “A” w/Souleo: Songs for a Healthier America album uses hip-hop to fight childhood obesity
The piercing cheers of over 500 New York City schoolkids trumpeted the kickoff event at Symphony Space for the album, Songs for a Healthier America. Hip Hop Public Health and …
Souleo on the NY Times Style page
Special thanks to the legendary NY Times photographer, Bill Cunningham for featuring me and my partner, BeauMcCall.com in the NY Times style section. I’m wearing a button corset and button …