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.
How is it August already? As summer speeds along, Black Watch returns with more insightful recommendations for binge watching on your favorite streamer, or two. This week’s picks include a no joke DCI (that’s Detective Chief Inspector) from across the pond and Shaq trying to inject some juice into the Reebok brand. Whether it’s documentaries, cult […]
It’s already mid-July, and Black Watch is back with our recommendations for some clutch TV viewing if the summer is too hot outside. This week’s picks include a new series in the world of Harry Bosch (#iykyk), a stoner classic and…we’re always down to watch Rosie Perez because she never misses. Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic […]
This year, July 4 falls on a Friday, which means a long weekend of time that can be used for choice binge TV watching. That said, Black Watch returns for the best holiday TV watching recommendations, with people of color in mind. This week’s picks include Ryan Coogler’s entry in the GOAT movie list, stressed-out restaurant […]
Black Watch is back in time to get you situated with some entertaining and insightful streaming options for the weekend. This week’s picks include a look at what went wrong at the infamous Astroworld Festival, the return of the Black Mafia Family, a whole show about adulting, and more. Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic shows, or movies […]
Knicks killer Tyrese Haliburton has used the 2025 NBA Playoffs to proved he is anything but underrated, leading his team to the NBA Finals in the process. Like any pro ball superstar who gets buckets, Halliburton has received his own signature basketball sneaker—the PUMA Hali 1. The point guard will be rocking his PUMA Hali […]
Disneyland is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a litany of new culinary choices for its visitors that pay homage to the milestone. Also featured in the world of Disney, on the West Side, is Sip & Sonder, a Black women-owned coffee shop that has an outpost in Disneyland in Anaheim. Cassius got the opportunity to […]
The CT Barber Expo touts itself as the “mecca of men’s grooming showcases” and they certainly made a solid case for that level of confidence. Running from Saturday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, 2025 at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, the event included a Barber Grammys the first night, followed […]
Check out the CASSIUS team's BLACK WATCH selection for Friday (May 16), featuring sports docs, sci-fi and more.
The Cassius A-Team is once again holding you down with new Black Watch to serve as your cheat sheet for weekend TV viewing—unless you haven’t seen Sinners, so get to it. The streams this week include a trip to the spookier part of the Bayou, three women basketball players securing their bags and real estate goals. Whether […]
The Cassius team is kicking off Easter weekend with a new Black Watch to keep you on point as spring gets properly started. The streams this week feature a nuanced look at the late, great Kobe Bryant, Amanda Waller aka Viola Davis aka a Black female POTUS handing out fades and more. Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic […]
There are races. And then there are runDisney races. Camaraderie, accomplishment, physical and mental health are just several of the benefits of participating in races from 5K’s to marathons. But runDisney ups the ante by having adding iconic Disney aesthetics to the good vibes. Everything they say about runDisney is true. CassiusLife got the […]
Prada has agreed to buy the smaller Italian fashion house, and competitor, Versace. The deal is reportedly worth almost $1.4 billion.