Filmmaker and actor Aisha Evelyna resolved to turn her devastation into something powerful, choosing to write her latest project ALEX in response to George Floyd’s murder. “ALEX’s cinematographer, J Stevens, reached out to me at the height of the hurt…
For actors/directors Araya Mengesha and Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, the one silver lining of quarantine was each other. “Having a roommate during the pandemic became a lifeline,” recalls Araya. “We were already three years in, as roommates, when the first lockdown hit.…
At 6’ tall with a statuesque build, Jordan Simone was frequently encouraged to pursue modeling. Her friends convinced her that TikTok would be a great way to gain exposure, so she created an account.…
Activism has always been the beating heart of Doug Locke’s identity. As the son of renowned Texas Civil Rights activist Gene Locke, Doug was well aware of the dangers of complacency as well as the power of his own perspective.…