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Marcus Hollinger, the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Reach Records and the co-founder of Portrait Coffee was a guest on the Plated by Dads Podcast. He joined the Instagram Live show to talk about his coffee roasting company and soon-to-be storefront – Portrait Coffee. Portrait is changing the way the African American community is consuming coffee. This Black-owned business is taking coffee back to its roots – created by black people. In fact, Hollinger says coffee was created in Ethiopia, which is also one of their blends. The coffee company has a number of impressive collaborations and accolades. They […]

Last year, we chatted with label owner and artist manager Erinn Knight on Community During Chaos. During the conversation, Knight revealed and explained her desire to only work with African American creators, especially black women. As an artist manager, Knight works and hires many freelancers, such as photographers and creative directors. Since she has the power to choose who she hires, Knight wants to build her community up by having available more jobs, provide a spotlight, and access to money. “My goal, right now, is to use my influence to put money into a community that is underserved, and right […]

Last year, we had Bri Smilez on Community During Chaos. This talk happened around the time Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion dropped their song “WAP,” and Smilez had a few strong things to say in relation to that song. Mainstream artists like Cardi, Meghan are modern-day sex idols to Smilez. They represent Satan’s work on how he uses media to corrupt people’s thoughts and beliefs. “The culture that we are indoctrinated by has been strategically assigned and designed to change the biological DNA of our psyche and infiltrate our psyche with Luciferian doctrine.” This is why some people, Smilez […]

Retired NFL player Benjamin Watson went from the gridiron to the silver screen in just over a year’s time. However, rather than becoming an action start like so many former athletes do, he has chosen to tell the important story of life – those who have yet to live it. Watson produced and hosted a documentary called Divided Hearts of America. The film, directed by Chad Bonham, took a dive into what is really happening behind the scenes with abortions and the Pro-Life vs Pro-Choice movement. The concept isn’t new but most platforms that tackle this subject weigh heavily onto […]

Last year, we had Datin on Community During Chaos. During the conversation, Datin reminded the audience to keep their eyes on the end goal as Christians amidst all the current adversity. In his words, obstacles will always come and go. Christians especially, will face hardships in general and personally. Despite it all, however, while addressing issues is needed, the ultimate goal is to focus on Jesus’ second coming and paving the way for this coming. He then brought up 2 Corinthians chapter 11, where Paul listed what hardships he has gone through for Christ. “I’m sure he faced racism. I’m sure he […]