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Want the down low on the Miami Beach Bruthaz Retreat?  What inspired its founder and what does he hope this year’s retreat will be? We speak to Ian Smith, planner of Miami Beach Bruthaz to find out.

Disheartened by negative and stereotypical images “destroying the spirit of the black man”, self-taught photographer Greg McNeal of Greg McNeal Photography decided to change that by creating his own, uplifting images of black men.

Fresh is an outspoken, law abiding, intelligent, and driven individual. At least, that’s what she says! Read more about the owner and publisher of one of the web’s “freshest” blog/entertainment sites, Crunk and Disorderly since other pop culture sites don’t care about black people)

Massage therapy has grown in popularity over recent years, especially for men. We interview Marq James of Island Spa and Wellness Center in Atlanta. Marq, born in the Virgin Islands discusses the benefits and importance of using a licensed massage therapist.

It’s a little known fact that New York’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a part of the New York Public Library system, under the direction of Steven G. Fullwood, houses the Black Gay and Lesbian Archive (BGLA), the largest collection of Black gay, lesbian, bisexual transgender, same-gender loving, queer, questioning and in the life cultural archives and has done so since 2000. 

Anyone in Atlanta who is hip to the latest musical trends knows that Moods Music is a must-stop during the week to pick up the best selection of inovative sounds from around the globe. Owner Darryl Harris chatted with us about how he got the vibe started.

At Together In Love, we know the importance of owning and supporting our own businesses and endeavors. Our Business of the Month for June is LavenderPop. James interviews Otis Richardson, the man behind LavenderPop Greeting Cards.