Category Archive: Lifestyle

Colman Domingo: 2024’s Leading Man

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you may have heard of the film “The Color Purple” and HBO’s drama series “Euphoria.” These award-winning films have caught the attention of film and show enthusiasts worldwide, and shined a spotlight on American actor and playwright, Colman Domingo.

The 54-year-old Philadelphia native wasn’t always interested in the arts, however, he was passionate about writing. He was part of his high school’s newspaper and even majored in journalism for two semesters before transitioning to radio, television, and film at Temple University.

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Angel Reese: Classy On The Court

From breaking records on the court to slaying red carpets at the Met Gala, WNBA player Angel Reese has proven to the world that she can do it all. Her journey as an athlete is nothing short of inspiring, going from a decorated high school basketball player to forward for the LSU Tigers to power forward for the Chicago Sky. 

The basketball star is originally from Randallstown, Maryland. Basketball runs deep in her family. Both of her parents were basketball players when they were in college. Her younger brother Julien plays basketball as well. 

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Quincy Wilson: A Teenage Running Prodigy

Less than a month ago, sixteen year-old Quincy Wilson finished his sophomore year at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland. This week, Wilson competed in the men’s 400-meter United States Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, OR, with some of the world’s fastest runners, some of whom are twice his age. 

During the trials, Wilson broke the world record in the event for under-18 runners–twice. 

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Karlie Kloss: Supermodel + Entrepreneur + Philanthropist

One of the most iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels of her time, Karlie Kloss has had a multitude of career developments in fashion, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. 

Kloss was first discovered at 13 years old by a representative from Elite Model Management when she participated in a modeling contest at her local mall, the St. Louis West County Center. She walked her first New York Fashion Week in 2008, at 15 years old. She later joined Victoria’s Secret in 2011 where she walked her first runway and established herself as an Angel - a model who has a contract with the brand and is considered to be a spokesperson for the company. However, in 2015, Kloss left the agency to explore different career paths.

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Keith Powers: From Pretty to “Uglies”

Models and actors are constantly in the public eye shaping the media we consume and, ever so slowly, the opinions of the society we live in. Although Keith Powers may fit into conventional beauty standards, his career has taken him to roles that sometimes challenge the status quo.

He was raised in Sacramento, California, played football at Sheldon high school, and graduated in 2010. By the age of 17, he had already launched his modeling career by signing with Wilhelmina—a world-famous modeling agency—and moving from Sacramento to Los Angeles. 

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