Blog Articles
Articles that are written by Sean Russell addressing society, education, veganism, communications, and entertainment.
Sean Russell Interviewed on Be Your Own Boss Series
Do the habits that got you where you are now, keep you in your position? I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Namaste Bosses for their Be Your Own Boss video series.Sean Russell is currently open to collaborating on new projects.
The Time I Appeared on ABC’s The Hustler
I had the great fortune of competing on the ABC series The Hustler and my episode was the season premiere. That means I can officially talk about it publicly. I learned so much from the experience and can’t wait to keep the momentum going.How to Watch ABC On-Demand...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the Godmother of Rock and Roll
When I first learned about Sister Rosetta Thorpe, I felt like Arsenio finding out that the cheese was so good (Chapelle deep cut). She is called the godmother of Rock and Roll and the original soul sister. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. Her 1944 release...
Keenen Ivory Wayans Reinvents Comedy | Black Excellence
When it comes to innovators in the entertainment industry, Keenen Ivory Wayans is right up there. He helped launch the careers of Jim Carrey and Jamie Fox through In Living Color and planted the seeds for Mad TV and The Chapelle Show in the process. With all of that...
Bob Marley Built a Bridge Made of Love
I’ve always been extremely proud of my Jamaican heritage and a big part of that is the music. Jamaican culture is at the heart of American culture. Take the birth of Hip Hop music. You also have a handful of Jamaican artists that have crossed over into mainstream...
Chris Rock is the Man of Many Talents | Black Excellence
Chris Rock’s career is so diverse that it’s easy to forget all of the chapters. His television career includes SNL, In Living Color, Everybody Hates Chris, and more recently, Fargo. He is one of the best to ever host the Oscars, sorry Whoopi and Billy Crystal. He had...
Clarence Avant the Black Godfather | Black Excellence
If you have no idea who this person is, no worries. Up until late last year, I had no idea Clarence Avant even existed. It wasn’t until I watch the documentary “The Black Godfather” that I was blessed with knowing about the life of this incredible pioneer. What...
Nat King Cole is the King of Cool | Black Excellence
One of my fondest memories as a child was hearing my mom play records from Johnny Mathis, Dean Martin, and my personal favorite artist from that period, Nat King Cole. If you’re not familiar with his name, you more than likely have heard his songs play in a romantic...
Phylicia Rashad is America’s Mom | Black Excellence
Inspired by a post I saw on Facebook, I will pay tribute to individuals that I feel don’t get enough recognition during Black History Month. Phylicia Rashad is an amazing talent and my first entry. I rewatched the Cosby Show a few years ago and discovered a newfound...
Easy Vegan Ice Cream Recipe with Bananas
Try the following vegan ice cream recipe at home for yourself using just a few easy to find items. I first discovered this recipe through a Raw Vegan Workshop with Ahimsa Healers. I've been making it ever since.Ingredients: Frozen Bananas, Frozen Organic Wildberries,...