Influenced by his personal memories, films, and dreamlike abstract imagery, this British contemporary artist is one of the most influential today.

Peter Doig’s paintings are characterized by their focus on landscapes and figures, while also illustrating his life story. Doig, at first, had no real ‘natural’ drawing skill and would often use photographic stills to improve his talents. “I want to make paintings using photos as a reference, the way painters did when photography was first invented,” said Doig to Art Net.

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The emotional, raw, captivating, and soulful melodies that signify strength, pain, and faith are what have gotten American R&B Singer Jac Ross where he is today.

Originally from Live Oak, Florida, Ross is a self-taught artist who began singing and playing piano at the early age of five. Throughout his life, he continued to hone his technical skills and often used his voice in worship services at church, where his father was the pastor.

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The black community has always held a wealth of influence in several different areas including music, sports, . However, according to an article in CBS News, the black community recently received notice at this year’s Met Gala for being the first event made exclusively for black designers and black styles.

The theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style " sheds light on the impact of “Black Dandyism” on our country. However, you may be wondering, “What is Black Dandyism, and why is it so important to black culture?” 

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We often ask ourselves, "What is one thing you wish you learned more about while in school?" It could've been managing money, learning more about history, or figuring out how to balance a checkbook.

However, our society has often struggled with managing finances, and today, many are just now learning how APRs work. However, with multiple finance podcasts, investors, speakers, and business owners, we can now easily access those valuable tips.

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