By: Ariyana Griffin
Stacey Abrams is known for various things and she is truly a renaissance woman. She is a “New York Timesbestselling author, serial entrepreneur, nonprofit CEO and political leader. In 208 she ran as a Democrat for Governor of Georga and “she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state’s history.” But to us here in the AUC she is that and more, our Spelman sister. Although, she did not win she is still fighting for voter suppression through her initiative ” Fair Fight.” Fair fight helps to promote education about the voting process, encourage members of the community to go out there and vote not only in Georgia but around the country.
Abrams help a conference with student journalists around Georgia to provide them an intimate space to ask her questions about Fair Fight, her journey, voter suppression, and numerous other things as she was an open book. She truly understands what it feels like to be ignored by the system and why as young people we feel that our vote does not matter simply because history has only been repeating itself. This is why she is working heavily in this program to help change the stereotypes and outcomes.
She stated, “when we overwhelm the system with our involvement things get better.”Abrams talked about how voter suppression is made to stop minorities from voting and understanding ho the system, which shows in itself that minority voices and votes are truly influential and powerful. If they were not there would not be an entire system to suppress and mute minorities. This project comes right on time because the 2020 elections are right around the corner. Abrams stated, “the rules of America are made by those who get elected and those who get appointed, and particularly as minorities when we are not apart o the conversation our views and our experiences are not apart of the change.”
Today we introduce Los Angeles native specifically View Park, Dylan Kemp, also known as G- Que. He is in the music field but he is not only a rapper but is a producer as well. He has been in music for a few years now, and his sound has definitely improved and evolved. To learn more about G-Que and his talents keep reading, every link to contact him will be linked below!
The music industry can be a complicated space to get in if you do not know how to networking. I asked G-Que “how have you put yourself out there so far?”
Everyone has a holy grail that they want to create with so I asked, “if you had a chance to feature one artist who would it be and why?”
What are some brands that inspired you and why?
I wanted to know what advice Noel has gotten while being in the industry so I asked, “who gave you your best piece of business advice ?”
Angelo Burrell is a creative individual from South Central, Los Angeles specifically the Crenshaw District. While many innovators come out of this area, not all are Intangeble.
I was interested to know the backstory behind his brand so I asked, “How long have you had it and what inspired you?”
Although he has created a vast variety of pieces I asked, “what’s your favorite thing you’ve created?”
What are some of your plans for 2020?
Today I introduce the exceptional Mr. Xavier White. He
He stated, “I started a group back in middle school, around 2013, called NFL. The NFL stood for 
Being on a college campus while owning a business can either make or break you depending on what you make it. You may not be able to found on it or you can use the campus as your market ground. I wanted to know how he was getting his brand out there.
He also said that the best piece of business advice he has received so far has been to, “be consistent and to trust his gut.”
The Atlanta University Center ( Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College) is full of talented individuals! Today I will be introducing an astounding make-up artist by the name of Naomi. We will be getting an inside look of what it takes to work in this industry. Pictures of her work will be through out the article and all of her links will be below. So, make sure you get your next Beat by Nxe!!
Have you ever had an overly difficult client?
While doing other people’s makeup are you ever nervous? 
A lot of people, especially on social media, feel as if wearing make-up is a way of catfishing, or pretending to be some one else. I have always wanted to ask a MUA “what do you say to people who feel makeup is a way to “catfish.” 
There are a few months left in 2019, so we have to start having 2020 vision already, so I asked: 
Here at Clark Atlanta University Darius Roddy- Moore serves as the 2019-2020 Mr. Junior. He is a Business Administration Major with a dual concentration in Marketing & Management from Los Angeles, California.
So my platform is,”What’s Next?” inspired by a few things. What’s Next? is ultimately a question I’ve asked myself everyday since the end of my freshman year. It’s something that drives me everyday and has opened up so many opportunities for me. It’s something that has influenced others to just be greater as well. First thing I do when I wake up is say,”Thank You” to the most high for blessing me with another day and then I ask myself,”What’s Next?” Even with the highest accomplishments there is always more that can be done. It’s so when you reach your goals you don’t become relaxed and satisfied. You ask yourself,”What’s after this? How can I level up from here?” You know what I’m saying. Like I’m never satisfied. I’m always working and always willing to add more to my plate, blessings. My goals is to always build a longer table so more people can eat with me and in general rather than a higher fence to block others from being blessed.
Howard University is currently ranked number 2 out of the 100+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It was founded on
It is difficult and almost impossible to understand why Kanye would bring this up at an HBCU. Knowing that such institutions were built to educate and lift up generations that were still impacted by the trauma and degradation of slavery caused. The campus is supposed to be a safe ground where blacks can grow and become educated on their history beyond slavery. In my opinion, this was a big slap in the face to our community, and it backtracked all the cleaning up he has been trying to do to his image. In my opinion, musical genius or not, all he was missing was his red “Make America Great Again” hat. 
Who is your inspiration and what artist do you look up to
Who is the GOAT??! Lil Wayne, Drake, or Kanye 
What type of art do you create ?
Black History Month is officially here, we have so much history to tell that it is impossible to fit into the shortest month in the year but still we try! This BHM I will be uploading an article every day in regards to Black History Month. I would like to start with my own version of “I Have A Dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We’ve had our fun with the small colored lensed glasses all 2019, it is time for the big, brown shaded glasses to make a comeback. We need sunglasses to do what they’re supposed to do! Protect our eyes while making us look cute. Jordyn Woods made us realize how much we missed them, I can’t wait to go out and get me a new pair of wide frame shades. 
Although crochet has never fully left, it is coming back better than ever. And I’m not talking about that shawl grammy made you that you threw in the back of your closet. I’m talking about the sexy dresses, bra-lets, and shirts out of old school yarn. It’s such a classic and simplistic look that I can’t wait to see more of this spring and summer. 
When we talk about the new era of the LA rap game it is so important not to forget the Eastside, because right now that’s where the vibes are. Today we have a Long Beach rapper by the name of N8 Carter, all the links to his social media and music streaming platforms will be below so make sure you check those out before you leave!
A person’s first CD that they owned tells a lot about a person so I asked “what was the first CD you remember owning, and how did it influence you?”
