I had the pleasure of catching “Queen & Slim” in an advanced screening a week or so before it’s release. Here are my detailed-yet-spoiler-free thoughts on this meditation on the beauty and trauma of being Black in America, the power of Black love, legacy, and immortality.
BY RIVEA RUFF · JULY 11, 2019 —
East African Afro-Pop ensemble Sauti Sol kicked off the Jam Africa Superlounge at the 2019 ESSENCE Festival with their specialized brand of soul on Friday night.
After eating and drinking our way through Reno our first day, I joined the rest of the Creators of Cool Collective for a trip up the mountain to Diamond Peak Ski Resort to officially kick off our #TahoeTakeover. Being that the slopes opened up at 9 am and Incline Village was about 45 minutes away from our resort, it was an early start for us for sure. However, the morning sun over the snow-covered…
Back in January, I was fortunate enough to link up with a group of amazing influencers and content creators for a ski trip to Lake Tahoe. But before trekking up the mountain, we had a chance to check out Reno, Nevada as well. I visited Reno once back in 2016 over Halloween weekend and fell in love with the scenery, food, and lost quite a bit of cash attempting to gamble. Naturally, I had…
I know you have friends. They just aren’t here this weekend… BUT WAIT! Isn’t a Music Festival more fun with friends??? Well, that depends on the situation, really. Think about it. Is it really that much more fun to roll with a crew that you had to drag there? Girls who are more into taking selfies, popping pills, and making out with strangers (no judgment — get your life) than hopping from stage to…
What I’m wearing for fall shows… As temps cool down and leaves change color, 2015 festival season officially comes to a close. But all that means for a real live music lover is that the party moves indoors. While there may be no more large-scale outdoor festivals stateside until early Spring, major artists are kicking off — and continuing — nationwide tours in arenas and concert halls near you. Surely your flimsy fest wear…
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