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2 months ago | urbanmag-online.com | Dakari Eli

So, oh my goodness, it has been a few years since the last time I had the opportunity to speak to you! I saw the trailer for Both Eyes Open. It looks amazing. It had me really interested in the storyline, and we are going to get into that in just a second. How are you, though? I’m good. I’ve been traveling. I’ve been working. 2024 has been a nonstop working year. I’m so grateful. I had to work every single month, since the start of the year.

Dec 7, 2024 | urbanmag-online.com | Be’n Original

What inspired your journey from dancing and choreography to writing?  I have always been a creative thinker, a dreamer, and someone with an overactive imagination. My wandering into the world of literacy came not as a move away from dance, but as a direct response to the madness I was witnessing during the 2015 election cycle. After all this time and seeing firsthand racism in England and colonial scarring in Barbados, now people were saying the quiet thoughts aloud, and I was angry.

Nov 25, 2024 | urbanmag-online.com | Be’n Original

What drew you to the role of Grace, and how did you prepare to portray her complex family dynamics? My team sent me the audition, and as I read parts of the script, I empathized with a character who seemed to be going through a difficult period. She is a little bit estranged from some people she loves because of some childhood stuff, and she’s just trying to learn how to be not only a better sibling but a better person to herself.

Jun 11, 2024 | urbanmag-online.com | Dakari Eli

Quentin A. Latham (pronouns he/him), widely known as Funky Dineva, may be perhaps, one of the most courageous personalities to emerge on social media, even before it had a name. He takes bold chances while not only living but thriving, in his truth, even when faced with extreme adversity. In this interview, Latham sets his famous, sometimes infamous, character aside and shares his story. What aspects of Miami culture most profoundly influence your comedic style and worldview?

Jun 4, 2024 | urbanmag-online.com | Dakari Eli

Shonda Lewis and Ersula HayGood helm Sticks and Stones Promotions, a dynamic marketing and public relations firm known for its innovative strategies and unwavering commitment to clients. How does Sticks and Stones Promotion utilize its over 30 years of brand and promotion experience to benefit its clients? Ersula: We utilize our 30 years of experience by making sure that our clients feel heard.