Vannessa Jackson, Author at Parle Mag

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INTERVIEW: Why Gregory De Anda’s New Collection Is Inspired By His Belief That Immigrants Are the ‘Lifeblood of This Country’

Gregory De Anda almost gave up on fashion, then success came calling. The founder and creative director of MANNISH sat down with Parlé Mag to chat about his new collection…

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[INTERVIEW] Sauda Johnson-McNeal Talks “Love the Skin You’re In” & Betting on Yourself

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Self-love is a lifelong journey. Sauda Johnson-McNeal knows this all too well. The lawyer turned actress and producer, created the film Love the Skin You’re In as a love letter…

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[INTERVIEW] Southern Soul Artist Tonio Armani Talks Hit Song “Help Me Find My Drawls,” & His Musical Evolution

Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Tonio Armani is unlike any artist on the scene. He’s a master at his craft, and always looking for new ways to evolve as…

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[INTERVIEW] Rising Star Bailey Tippen Opens Up About Role on “Beauty in Black” Season 3

Bailey Tippen stole the show in her breakout role as a Sylvie in Beauty in Black, Tyler Perry’s hit Netflix series. At only 22, she’s already worked with some of…

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Best Financial Advice From Black Billionaires

To get to the top, you can’t go alone. Every great entrepreneur knows the value of a dollar and how to spread wealth not only literally, but also in the…

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[INTERVIEW] Dior Sovoa On His New Haircare Line, & What He Learned From Mariah Carey

Dior Sovoa has been one of the leading hairstylists in the game for years, but he’s so much more than that. He’s also a businessman and a storyteller. His career…

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Who Is Tisha Campbell Dating Now?

Tisha Campbell is one of the greatest Black comedic actresses of this generation. Behind the scenes, her last few years have been filled with ups and downs, especially when it…

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[INTERVIEW] Papoose Talks His Mission to ‘Save Hip-Hop’ and His New Visual Album ‘Bars on Wheels’

It’s not easy carrying the game on your back. Papoose knows a thing or two about being one of the best to ever do it in Hip-Hop. The rapper, known…

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[INTERVIEW] Ben Reilly Talks New Album ‘SAVE!’ And Shares His Superhero Origin Story

Break out rapper Ben Reilly is here to stay. SAVE!, the 2025 debut album is Reilly’s introduction, so to speak, as an artist. Influenced by his love of superheroes, and…

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Are Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Still Together? Inside Their Relationship Timeline

There seems to be some trouble in paradise for two of the biggest rising stars in Hollywood. Aaron Pierre and Teyana Taylor had been setting the internet on fire with…

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