On April 7th, 2023 from 5:00PM-9:00PM, The Vatofied Experience will be collaborating with the Designers of Marcellus Brand, Platinum Boy Gang Clothing, Views Clothing, and The Set Apart Ones [Yahad Kadash] to offer a dynamic show that presents Black Men in fashion, a more than trendy display on Urban wear, and the ever morphing nuances of modern fashion culture.
Media Sponsorship Provided by: Hyfin, “Connecting The Culture”.
Jungle Gems and REFRESH Presents: Blac Market MKE
Celebrating Black entrepreneurship and artistry through community vending events is and will always be one of the best ways to support Black business. As Black History Month came to a close, Jungle Gems and RefreshMKE in collaboration with No Studios, curated a pop-up shop dedicated to highlighting Black-owned businesses in Milwaukee. Featuring about 20 unique vendors, food, drinks and music, this event was the best part of Black History Month for me.
Starting off with Funk2Fashion by Kyndal J, this Milwaukee-based fashion brand is truly one of a kind. Her “Black Barista, Black Coffee, Black Errthang” bags stole the show and her inviting energy gives you an even bigger reason to support. Alongside bags, she also hand makes earrings, coffee cups and has an entire collection of bags that go great with your morning cortado.
Emmanuel’s Mix is a Black-mother and son owned snack brand that I like to call “black trail mix”. Chex Mix, pretzels, and nuts mixed in a sweet but spicy glaze….it’s a HIT! Ms. Jacqulyn Turner created this sweet snack as a gift to her son Emmanuel and a treat for him to share with his friends. Now, it’s turned into a house-favorite snack that just recently became available in Pop’s Marketplace and on DOORDASH! Go Ms. Turner and Emmanuel!
As I walked through the maze of vendors, I was halted by Niche Book Bar LLC. Now, if you don't know, in 2019 Niche Book Bar was actually a mobile business. Cetonia Weston-Roy, founder of the bookstore, used to hand deliver books on her bicycle in the summertime. Fast forward, she’s now opening her first storefront on MLK! Roy promotes Black literature through distribution of books by Black authors and artists, and these are the perfect books to read and share with your friends and families.
Khemistry Cosmetics is a Black owned non-profit organization that specializes in beauty. Jakayla Bridges has her hands in many pots, but her FOOT must’ve gone into that lip gloss because let me tell you!! First off, it’s made with essential oils so it’s not super sticky but it’s very long lasting.It smells AMAZING, and she has so many different scents. I purchased one myself and I haven’t been able to put it down. She also sells handmade jewelry and collects formal wear to provide free styling services for highschoolers.
Last but not least, Art by Nile Nandi Lloyd. Nile creates hand painted pieces of Black art that captivate every passing eye. From small hand-crafted paintings to large canvas paintings, her attention to detail and creativity is admirable. These paintings were easily my favorite purchase of the night.
We know Black History Month should be every month. And we also know that Black businesses don’t get anywhere near as much support as they should from our peers. But these are things that can be changed simply by understanding the value of Black art and the importance of Black creativity. We need representation in every form and I love these pop-up shops because that’s what you get, a little bit of everything; clothes, music, food, paintings, jewelry, networking opportunities, etc. Pop-up at your next pop up shop and support your locals!
/PEAZY, Media and Productions Coordinator for CW
Saturday's [March 11th, 2023] world premier or HOOPS, by Eliana Pipes with original music by B~Free based on The HOOPS Project by Nicole Acosta, was an opus of social commentary that other narratives of Culture have never really grappled with. . . well, at least until now. Its unapologetic portrayal of Hoop earrings as an legacy adornment spoke to the range of existence that is tied to these magical objects that hang from one's earlobe like an extension of their souls.
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#WeSeeYou & we want the world to see you. So we are putting our money where our mouth is and reducing our traditional AD rates to any one who identifies as “Black” for Black History Month [Feb 2023]. For the low low Plug price of $15.00, you can purchase AD on copywritemag.com blog, feature page [for 1 month], or /CW newsletter [up to 5 Ads per purchase].
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In this Issue of CopyWrite Magazine, we take a strategic exploration of legacy. Noting the people, organizations, and cultural convergers that came before us. This, and all other publications we have released, are archives that WE exist and will not be forgotten in the folds of history. We understand that without the headway our predecessors have made, we would not be here. We also understand that history is only archived if someone deems it worthy and the narrative is always guided by the perspectives left "on wax".
Interviews w/ Reggie Baylor, Mutòpe Johnson, Element Everest-Blanks, Jeffrey McAlister, Ex Fabula Ft. Dasha Kelly
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Creative “Genius” is not in short supply when it comes to the 414.
There have been several Milwaukeeans to achieve success at the stardom level. [No need to name names. We all know who they are]. However, there have only been a select few who have kept ties to their humble roots, coming back home to see their families, going to public outings with their childhood homies, and even willing to have small chat with a young admirer, assuring them that they too can make their dreams come true.
Clearly, Jacob Latimore is one of those impressive exceptions.
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