Upscale interviews Horizon Media WHY Group Miriam Browning-Nance is the Vice President of Horizon Media’s WHY Group, the agency’s intelligence center of excellence; and Karina Dobarro, is an  Executive Vice President and  managing partner of multicultural at Horizon Media. They both spoke with Tara Merchant, the Upscale Magazine Northeast Bureau Chief, to discuss the Horizon Media ‘Path to Health Study’ which reveals racial health disparities against Blacks in healthcare settings, in the U.S.   UPSCALE: What was the purpose of conducting the Path to Health study?  ..read more

  The Importance of Black Women’s Health  WRITTEN BY DR. SHANESSA FENNER   The health of a Black woman is precious. We have to make better decisions when it comes to taking care of our spiritual, mental and physical health. Dr. Melody T. McCloud is a strong advocate for the health of Black women. The Georgia-based gynecologist has written a book entitled “BLACK WOMEN’S WELLNESS: Your “I’ve Got This!” Guide to Health, Sex & Phenomenal Living” and Upscale Magazine recently caught up with the passionate doctor to discuss taking care of your health, her informative book and more ..read more

Photo Courtesy: Mrs.Merlene Smith-Sotillo CEO/Founder of Scafcorpint.org Mrs. Merlene Smith-Sotillo: A Light of Hope in the Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease In the world of advocacy and philanthropy, there are few individuals whose unwavering dedication and tireless efforts leave an indelible mark on society. Mrs. Merlene Smith Sotillo is undoubtedly one of these remarkable individuals, whose profound impact in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease has touched countless lives and transformed the landscape of healthcare and community support. As the founder of Scafcorpint Organization, Mrs. Me ..read more

Little elves have been busy preparing all year…  And now the 2023 Holiday Season is here!  Still wondering what to give your family, friends, hubby or wife?   Here’s a few gift ideas for the special people in your life! Estelle Colored Glass, Mixed Shot Glasses Estelle Colored Glass is a purveyor of luxuriously crafted stemware and cake stands produced in delicate pastels to bold jewel-tones.  This year, gift your ”Hostess with the Mostess”  Estelle Colored Shot Glasses (Set of 6, $250). These gorgeous gems guarantee that every gathering will sparkle! Find at Nordstro ..read more

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Multi-Billion Dollar Health and Beauty Brand, Peculiar Mo gives enriched guidance and tips for entrepreneurs for 2024 Inspiring future entrepreneurs by showing that anything can be achieved if you just have faith Ambitious, Faith-filled, powerhouse entrepreneur Peculiar Mo is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Multi-Billion dollar Health and Beauty brand,  Peculiar People Holistic.   Moline Luscar, better known as Peculiar Mo, started her online business with “faith the size of a mustard seed” and in-which she scaled her 1st brand to 7 ..read more

Charge Up Campaign Spills the Tea on Providing Mental Health Support to Cancer Warriors, Survivors and Caregivers 5th Annual SurvivorsCon returns to in-person experience with a garden theme tea party hosting interactive panels, fireside chats, inspiration and more Charge Up Campaign Founder Charessa Sawyer and actress Reece Odum – Caregiver Eagle Award Recipient Photo: JJEV Multimedia November 22, 2023| Atlanta, GA – After three years as a virtual event, Charge Up Campaign returned its signature Survivors Conference to an in-person soiree. The Garden Tea Party was held Sunday, November ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Rocket Sports-1 Atlanta native and activewear designer Jon Dabney had no inkling that a class project during his MBA at the University of Georgia would unveil a passion he was destined to pursue. After graduating from Morehouse College, where he honed his marketing skills, Abney fused his love for sports and fashion to establish Rocket Sports-1. Rocketsports-1 embodies the perfect blend of innovation, quality, and comfort, redefining affordable activewear. With an unequivocal mission, the brand aims to create the finest fashion-forward activewear for women, empowering them to ..read more

Molly Hopkins, our celebrity breast cancer super hero was born to empower women and celebrate body positivity through her lingerie designs. It all started from a dream she had with her grandmother, who told her exactly what steps to take on the journey to her success with LiviRae Lingerie. Molly Hopkins, the brainchild of the operation making a haven for women of all shapes and sizes and I mean ALL Shapes and Sizes! What sets Molly apart from other entrepreneurs is her unapologetic authenticity. She embraces her own struggles with body image and uses them as fuel to create a safe space for wom ..read more

Yesterday I was talking to one of my Morehouse brothers and we agreed on one thing- marriage is hard. I’m divorced now so I’m going to keep it real- marriage is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. It would take a man somewhere between Idris Elba and black Jesus for me to ever go down that road again. I’m not kidding. You know when I realized marriage was hard? It was our first year of marriage and I was at the doctor, sobbing. I never cried so hard in my life. I remember crying and the only thing I could say between me being all choked up and doing the ugly cry was “Doc, my vagina is ..read more

Photo Credit: Anitra Isler Over a hundred men and children came together to walk for a worthy cause last weekend, as the #NoDadLeftBehind “March of Dads Tour” made its fourth stop in Atlanta. The team joined The Dad Gang, in partnership with Walmart, to continue its mission to amplify Black fatherhood, as a means of empowering and uniting active Black men, while debunking “negative stereotypes” attached to Black fathers. Photo Credit: Anitra Isler Founder of The Dad Gang and Boy Dad, Girl Dad– author Sean Williams, walked to salute dads who go above and beyond t ..read more