Global Grind Creative Class 2019
Global Grind Creative Class 2019 recognizes talented Black creatives who move us to laugh, cry, dance, and feel with their work that has gone viral in the best way possible.
Name: Nija Charles Occupation: Songwriter Location: Los Angeles How We Know Her: You don’t know her face, but you sing her songs. The New York University alum has penned hits for Beyonce, Cardi B. and more celebs. Why We Chose Her: Nija is a music industry icon in the making. What’s Next: Hits. IG: @amnija […]
Name: Quinta Brunson Occupation: Writer/Producer/Actor Location: Los Angeles How We Know Her: The Buzzfeed alum has gone from skit to sketch, bringing the funny along for the haul. Why We Chose Her: She co-stars/writes/produces on the other brown show on HBO, A Black Lady Sketch Show. What’s Next: Quinta is reaping the fruit of her […]
Name: Dnay Baptiste Occupation: Dancer Location: New York How We Know Her: The Harlemite has danced with pop culture’s biggest headliners, from Beyonce to Jennifer Lopez. Why We Picked Her: She’s sexy. She’s smart. And she regularly delivers hitting dance routines on social media. What’s Next: When she isn’t touring, Dnay travels the country speaking […]
Name: Rickey Thompson Occupation: Content Creator Location: Los Angeles How We Know Him: There’s a high probability that at least one video a friend has forwarded you in the last few weeks has been courtesy of Rickey’s handiwork. Why We Chose Him: Rickey’s over-the-top brand of funny keeps everyone laughing. What’s Next: Even bigger deals […]
Name: JaQuel Knight Occupation: Choreographer Location: Los Angeles How We Know Him: Beyonce’s hit track, “Single Ladies”, wasn’t just a moment for girls around the world, it was JaQuel’s. The dance routine was his first of many wins for the choreographer. Why We Chose Him: His fancy footwork tends create dope viral moments. What’s Next: […]
Name: Justin Simien Occupation: Writer/Producer/Director Location: Los Angeles How We Know Him: Back in 2014, Justin wrote/produced/directed this film that kinda became a thing, Dear White People. Why We Chose Him: His flick lead to a Netflix series by the same name, now a Hollywood pro, he’s trying his hand at a new genre, comedy/horror. […]
Name: Tyler Mitchell Occupation: Photographer Location: New York How We Know Him: Five words. He.Shot.Beyonce.For.Vogue. Why We Chose Him: Tyler is committed to shining a dope light on Black folks. What’s Next: He’s making room for other young, brown-hued photographers so they too can get to the money. IG: @tylersphotos Taking this generation’s stories into his […]
Name: Zoie Fenty (GotDamnZo) Occupation: Content Creator Location: Atlanta, GA How We Know Him: His stellar comedic writing and timing have become a mainstay on social media. Why We Chose Him: Over the last year Zoie’s reach has expanded tremendously, with gigs on MTV and a thriving YouTube channel. What’s Next: The comedian is focused […]