Our Men Matter

EVERYDAY MELANIN SPECIAL EDITION 2019

MAGAZINE

OUR MEN MATTER IN THIS ISSUE DEDICATED TO SOME OF THE MOST HARDWORKING MEN IN TRENTON, NJ

UMAR "BIG OOH" ALIM AND MUCH MORE

It has always hit me that the men in the City of

SPECIAL EDITION

Our Men Matter

Trenton do not get a lot of praise. Not saying at all, just not enough. We often see and hear the negative bashing in the town surrounding them when there are so many doing such amazing things for this city and their family.

This special edition is based on the selected few that have been nominated by their loved ones or peers. It will become a running column in upcoming magazine issues, but mainly presented online via our website and social media pages such as Facebook and Instagram.

We at Everyday Melanin Magazine feel it is

By Editor in Chief Ebony Johnson

important to congratulate and just say THANK

Photos by Beautiful Khaos Images

YOU to every single man in The City of Trenton and their selfless acts of kindness.

Send all requests for features to everydaymelanin@gmail.com

BIG OOH IS MORE THAN JUST MUSIC Trenton native Umar Alim who goes by "Big Ooh" is no stranger to the music industry. From his appearance on Fox's hit TV show "Empire' as well as performing alongside artists such as Fat Joe, Jadakiss and many more, Big Ooh remains humble and continues to be an advocate for his community.

Big Ooh also shows his support and love for his town by hosting annual Back To School Book-Bag giveaways with Trenton's own Comedian, Sommore.

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I'M JUST TRYING TO BRING SOME POSITIVITY AMONGST ALL THE NEGATIVITY GOING ON IN THE CITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW BIG OOH ON INSTAGRAM @5BOI_OOH

COME GET IT!

Many know where he's at and know what he's doing, but do we really? Tim McRae is the man who wears many hats, literally and figuratively.

Born into a family of go-getters, it was his destiny to create his own path that later lead him into the food industry. Tim is known for connecting what people love most, food and music which later became a food and music talk show which airs on NJ on Air bringing together many different cultures and lifestyles. Being the actor that he is, you can also catch some of this natural born comedian's commercial parody's and skits via his social media to keep informed on what's to come and to laugh until you cry.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW TIM ON INSTAGRAM @WTF_FOODTRUCK

When you eat, you transfer spirits. I want our transfer of energy to be positive and I want it to be uplifting.

We want you to have an experience.

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ANY PROJECT THAT I WORK ON HAS TO BE INCLUSIVE. FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW JACQUE ON INSTAGRAMÂ @TRENTON_365

FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW JACQUE ON INSTAGRAMÂ @TRENTON_365

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As one of the top Google reviewers in the region with followers over 70 countries, it comes to no surprise that Jacque Howard would run his own Radio and Talk show for the City of Trenton. He is very positive and takes pride in a town that is so full of talent.

He has created a platform to also speak to and about the significant amount of individuals making an impact in their communities. "Now that I have this confirmed media access that I own, it's now an opportunity for me to use that to get good word out." -Jacque Howard speaks on owning his social media platforms.

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DJ BIG JAE As a young entrepreneur such as Jae, he realized there are a million more things he could still be doing in his spare time. He's been in the music game as a DJ and producer for over 18 years and is now working hard to bring more to the youth that surrounds him. With 2 beautiful daughters of his own, he understands the magnitude of excelling and challenging one's inner creativity. "Anything that involves you to use your brain, that's who I want." -Jae "DJ Big Jae" Williams speaks on creating a "HUB" for children seeking programs to further explore their gifts and talents.

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OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS WHEN IT COMES TO CREATION, PERIOD. POETS CAN BE SONG WRITERS, POETS CAN BE RAPPERS, POETS CAN WRITE A BOOK, AND POETS CAN PRODUCE A MOVIE.

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SMITTPIKS MEETS

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IT'S ALWAYS BEEN SOMETHING IN ME THAT I KNEW I COULD DO MORE. More is just an understatement when speaking of Michael Smith. He was first known to the Trenton surrounding area as Northside Smitty hosting parties and promoting local events. Additionally, he is now running his own businesses and incorporating more for the future. While having such a mogul mindset, Michael believes in putting people in a position to be their own entrepreneur as well.

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5 YEARS FROM NOW THE GOAL IS TO JUST BE A SUPERVISOR. I WANNA BE LIKE DIDDY! FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW MICHAEL ON INSTAGRAM @SMITTPIKS

FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW MICHAEL ON INSTAGRAM @SMITTPIKS

BROTHERS INVADE STARBUCKS From mental health to relationships and conversations most have behind closed doors, these brothers have Downtown Trenton's Starbucks marked as the new hot spot for your daily dose of tea, or coffee if you so choose. Their hilarious personalities and charismatic energy will keep your attention.

The Podcast Brothers

FRESCO

THE PODCAST

periodically invite special guests on their show and while

reaching over 2k listeners and more than 150 episodes, For the future, their hope is to bring together an

FLAW

empowerment event to get the kids and even the adult men together.

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Gotta find time for ya'self. The earlier you wake up, the more you can get done. -Flaw

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