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Exclusive interview with the poet and filmmaker When art and social activism merge, the world is able to see both beauty and cultural significance in...

Meet the author making reading in inner city Baltimore cool again

August 9, 2017

Meet the girl with the flying cheekbones

June 21, 2017

Meet the R&B star committed to fighting Domestic Violence, one note at a time

November 29, 2017

Giveton Gelin’s music is the pride of The Bahamas

July 2, 2018

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STRATØS DELIVERS A GEM WITH HIS DEBUT ALBUM “PLANETS”

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NYC Drummer Anthony Anderson Can’t Be Stopped

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Utril Rhaburn is the real deal

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The Sound of Kofi Hunter – Exclusive Q&A With the Acclaimed Drummer

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Interview with award winning filmmaker Sev DeMyers

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Meet WesWill, the Cleveland musician with the funky new sound

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MEET THE GIRL WITH THE FLYING CHEEKBONES

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Meet the Nigerian artist with the beautiful signature style

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Here’s 3 Black Photographers to celebrate (RIP Chi Modu)

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3 Documentary Photographers to remember If you're a fan of Hip Hop, particularly 90's Hip Hop, chances are you've seen -- and been...

Andre’ Sessions Jr is the illest photographer in Nebraska

April 3, 2020

Check out this visual story from one of Paris’ rising talents

September 1, 2025

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Xeno Moonflower is one soulful dude

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The passionate artist you just have to hear In many of his interviews, Bob Marley would often describe the main factor which separates his music...

Tjay The Poet: Comin up

March 20, 2017

oddCouple drops new single with Jamila Woods, new album on the way

April 3, 2021

Meet Indianapolis’ viral singing sensation

January 19, 2018

Tionna Aura wants you to elevate your mind

November 9, 2020

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Nazareth Mendez: The Poet

Tyrel Hunt - March 11, 2017 0

Navigating her way through life, one poem at a time. Nazareth Mendez is the perfect example of the saying "What is sad...

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Meet the author making reading in inner city Baltimore cool again

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B-More's favorite son Kondwani Fidel has always been an advocate of listening twice as much as he speaks. The author and spoken word virtuoso has...

Meet the author of the womanhood based book “Michelle”

February 23, 2018

DMV poet “Pasaro” premieres short film “A Nights Cry”

October 21, 2018

Daryl Bright premiers her acclaimed film “Black Girl Poem”

March 2, 2020

Meet Denise McMurray, the author of the perfect book for the digital age

August 14, 2020

Musicians to Celebrate

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Meet the R&B star committed to fighting Domestic Violence, one note at a time

November 29, 2017

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Azaria drops a new single “O.N.S.” (Exclusive Interview)

January 21, 2021

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Manhattan’s Most Wanted: Get Hip to the Music of King Kavon

April 14, 2021

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Height & Light drops a must see collection inspired by the Pan-African flag

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The Red Black and Green theme is powerful We have a special place in our heart for creatives that we featured back in 2017. In...

Bria the Artist is the poet, singer, painter, producer (+ more) that you need to know about

December 11, 2020

Behind the Lens: Meet visionary Photographer K. Visual

August 24, 2025

Who’s got next? Heres 5 can’t miss filmmakers

December 30, 2019

Brison: The shooter

March 14, 2017

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Keys era: Lifted

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The triumphant story of Aweng

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How Marcel Benson Created an Empire and Iconic Watch Brand

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THE BLACK OWNED WATCH COMPANY IS ONE TO REMEMBER When it comes to watch brands, most people think of Swiss-made names such as Rolex and...

Height & Light drops a must see collection inspired by the Pan-African flag

January 11, 2021

Meet the jewelry designer who celebs can’t get enough of

October 15, 2017

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Photo-series Premiere: “The Blood” By Devin L Fuller

September 18, 2021

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Here’s five Black Women Playwrights changing the landscape of theatre

September 27, 2020

Black Business

Height & Light drops a must see collection inspired by the Pan-African flag

January 11, 2021

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Black Owned Businesses

Dancer Amber Pickens drops a coloring book celebrating Black History

Tyrel Hunt - February 11, 2021 0

Exclusive interview with the multi-faceted creative "I am so proud to be included in Amber’s coloring book. It is very important that young black and...

Meet the Dancer and Scoliosis advocate who is changing lives

August 19, 2025

Daphne Lee: Black Ballerina

May 4, 2017

This multi talented artist is primed for her big break

November 5, 2017

Kii Michelle Haynes : The Harlem Ballerina

May 7, 2017

Literature

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Meet the author of the womanhood based book “Michelle”

Tyrel Hunt - February 23, 2018 0

A must read for the youth. The ability to be vulnerable through art is a powerful tool, as many artists pull from their personal experience...

Archives

Nazareth Mendez: The Poet

Tyrel Hunt - March 11, 2017 0

Navigating her way through life, one poem at a time. Nazareth Mendez is the perfect example of the saying "What is sad...

DMV poet “Pasaro” premieres short film “A Nights Cry”

October 21, 2018

Meet Denise McMurray, the author of the perfect book for the digital age

August 14, 2020

Here’s The Premiere Of The New Short Story: Black Baptism

August 4, 2025

Revolutionary Reads: 5 Books to Read in Honor of Assata Shakur

September 27, 2025

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Azaria drops a new single “O.N.S.” (Exclusive Interview)

January 21, 2021

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PARIS PHOTOGRAPHER “BADJVCK” DEBUTS NEW PHOTO-SERIES “BLACK IN RED”

May 17, 2024

Ed 2

STRATØS DELIVERS A GEM WITH HIS DEBUT ALBUM “PLANETS”

May 17, 2024

Tunes

Editors Picks 2

Xeno Moonflower is one soulful dude

Tyrel Hunt - January 11, 2018 0

The passionate artist you just have to hear In many of his interviews, Bob Marley would often describe the main factor which separates his music...

Tjay The Poet: Comin up

March 20, 2017

oddCouple drops new single with Jamila Woods, new album on the way

April 3, 2021

Meet Indianapolis’ viral singing sensation

January 19, 2018

Tionna Aura wants you to elevate your mind

November 9, 2020

Support the Movement!

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Music

Remy Banks: The Queens rapper with a King’s mindset

Music

Meet the Howard Alumna continuing DC’s Rich Music Legacy

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Blaze Johnson Jr has a voice of gold

Music

Mike of Doom: Doomsday

Highlights

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Photo-series Premiere: “The Blood” By Devin L Fuller

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The Miami Based Photographer Drops Some Important Work The team here at Gritty Vibes is pleased to present a new project by Miami...

Here’s five Black Women Playwrights changing the landscape of theatre

September 27, 2020

Height & Light drops a must see collection inspired by the Pan-African flag

January 11, 2021

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Black Business

Cité Soleil: The clothing line giving back to Haiti

Tyrel Hunt - October 29, 2018 0

Check out this fly up and coming brand When it comes to fashion, sometimes the most astounding element of an up and coming brand is...

Cordell Lewis: Fashion forward

March 25, 2017

MEET THE NEWEST ART COLLECTIVE OUT OF KINGSTON, JAMAICA

August 12, 2025

Height & Light drops a must see collection inspired by the Pan-African flag

January 11, 2021

Kye: Designer for the people

May 16, 2017

Models

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Paule Ouedraogo: The come up

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The artsy beauty with the big plans

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Check out this visual story from one of Paris’ rising talents

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Afrogile is a must-see project The team at Gritty Vibes is delighted a present a new visual story entitled "Afrogile", created by Parisian Artistic Director...

Anastasia Lovera: Empowered

March 10, 2017

Check the out this dope crew’s reenactment shoot for The Warriors movie

August 1, 2017

Check out this new photo series out of Paris entitled “HARMONIE”

February 3, 2021

The triumphant story of Aweng

April 24, 2017

Artsy Reads

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Photo-series Premiere: “The Blood” By Devin L Fuller

September 18, 2021

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PARIS PHOTOGRAPHER “BADJVCK” DEBUTS NEW PHOTO-SERIES “BLACK IN RED”

May 17, 2024

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Artist Profile: Salaam Muhammad

February 14, 2018

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Alasia Shalai: Shalai Studios

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The young designer means business Alasia Shalai has always had the vision. The DMV native had dreams of creating her own line...

Rayya Ansari: Ascending

March 7, 2017

Cordell Lewis: Fashion forward

March 25, 2017

Meet Tina Mazyck, the singer with a golden voice

February 19, 2018

Jazmin Strane: She got game

March 8, 2017

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Photography

Check out this new photo series out of Paris entitled “HARMONIE”

Tyrel Hunt - February 3, 2021

Meet Karyn West, the photographer behind some of your favorite pics

September 24, 2018

Photo-series Premiere: “The Blood” By Devin L Fuller

September 18, 2021

Check out this visual story from one of Paris’ rising talents

September 1, 2025

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Acting

Show Review – HBO’s Lanterns Episode 3: Outkast

Dayshawn Gaines - September 13, 20260

Film/theater

Excellence, Fear, and the Black American Experience Content Warning: “Spoilers Ahead” There is a certain magic, or for my culturally Christian Black Americans, an anointing that...

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