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About Alvin aqua Blanco

Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men's Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documented.

Black History Month is moving along swiftly, and there is plenty of content on streamers to keep you locked in while celebrating the inherent excellence. There’s also stuff to call out, too. Our newest Black Watch arrives early as we felt like waiting two weeks to drop more recommendations during BHM was far too long, considering it’s […]

We’re in the midst of February, which means it’s Black History Month, and if you’re romantically involved, Valentine’s Day is right, there. This latest Black Watch offers options that tap into both events. There’s also the NBA All-Star game, though all of it’s gimmicks are getting long in the tooth. Anyway, for this edition, we have the […]

The latest shows and movies to binge featuring folks of color.

Enjoy holiday downtime with classic Black films, including The Wiz, and a Stuart Scott 30 for 30 doc on ESPN+.

We’re in the midst of the Holiday Season, but that doesn’t mean you need to binge on all those cozy feel-good films and shows just yet. Santa or whoever you rock with isn’t heard, but there’s clutch TV watching in store. This latest Black Watch features spies kidnapping a kid across the pond in Oxford […]

The days have gotten shorter, which means less time in the sun, and more time in front of your TV. Okay, that’s not necessarily true, but you’re time on that couch should at least be entertaining. In our latest Black Watch we head to Alaska where a US Marshall has a diverse, considerig the area, […]

Stepping aboard Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Destiny, and meeting you in its Great Hall is a statue of the mighty King T’Challa aka Black Panther. The juxtaposition of such a powerful proxy for Black excellence in the world of Mickey Mouse could be jarring. But the DNA of Wakanda’s emissary, and plenty more representation, […]

It seems like spooky season crept up out of nowhere. Since Halloween has actually fallen on a weekend this year (really, peep the Geto Boys lyrics), there are plenty of streaming shows to keep the vibes frightful, which can come in handy depending on whether or not you and your significant other are on the […]

Fall is here and the days are getting shorter. With the streaming wars also getting hectic — Hulu is about to be a wrap? — making sure you’re viewing options are optimal are just as important as ever. Our latest batch of Black Watch selections feature Zoë Kravitz’s linking with a thief, respectfully, a The […]

Lawrence Moten, Syracuse basketball’s all-time leading scorer, a former NBA player and a sneakerhead inspiration, has passed away. He was 53. Syracuse.com reports that his death was confirmed by his daughter, Lawrencia. Reportedly, he was found dead in his Washington D.C. home on Tuesday, Sept. 30. A cause of death was not immediately known. Moten […]

Now more than ever, a good escape from the perils of reality are absolutely necessary. A good streaming show that you can binge over a weekend can offer such a reprieve. This week’s Black Watch picks include a real documentary that looks at the history of an iconic Atlanta shake joint, a Black man holding […]