HEIGHT Magazine issue 1

Welcome to 2023! Sounds so weird saying that. But, this is where we are. And I’m personally grateful to be here. Volume one is still experiencing a bit of an 2022 hang over unfortunately. While many of us are celebrating life. Some families are mourning the tragic losses of their loved ones. In this issue. I felt the need to speak on the unexplained death of 25 year old Shanquella Robinson. In October 2022, she went to Cabo, Mexico, with her six friends for a vacation but ended up dying a day later. Her traveling pals says she died of alcohol poisoning, yet her autopsy has other findings. This story lead me into revisiting the mysterious deaths of Kenneka Jenkins and Tamla Horsford. All three women died under unusual circumstances…

Happy New Year 2023 Vol. 1 Kim Baker Kim is a professional published Make up artist and entrepreneur Bebe Thomas Bebe is a junior at Rutgers University. Her major is communications Tomeeka Solizar Tomeeka is a freelance contributor and a new social media blogger Kayla The Stylist Coleman.Jocelyn@gmail.com @Beeombi Beeombi is an accomplished stylist, costume and fashion designer @basicsandstatement Basics and Statements is a vintage brand out of the DMV area @mla_hair_studio Myeisha is a published professional hairstylist and Make-Up artist @illmisterhill Mister Hill is a published celebrity stylist @forte.fitography Terrance Forte is a professional, published photographer…

For nearly 30 years, has been the most sought after photographer in the entertainment industry. She has a celebrity clientele that boasts a black book of names only a star-struck fan would dream of having. Her work has adorned the pages of People Magazine, D&G Music Book, Def Jam Recordings 25 year Anniversary Book, Rolling Stone, Essence, News Day, Vibe, The Source, Ebony, Jet, Billboard, Right On, and The New York Beacon just to name a few. Her lens is her work of art so to speak and through it she captures some of today’s most influential figures in the world of entertainment, & Film She is head of media for Cinemoi TV & Dream House Marketing, official photographer for The Broadway play The Piano Lesson starring John David Washington,…

SPECIAL REPORT Shanquella Robinson, the 25-year-old Charlotte woman who mysteriously died in Cabo during a Mexico trip with "friends" was laid to rest Saturday afternoon. A horse-drawn carriage brought Robinson’s casket into Macedonia Baptist Church. Hundreds of people attended her celebration of life service. Loved ones wore pink in her honor, as well as bracelets and pins with Robinson's photo. “She was a very humble spirit, just a very sweet girl," Latoya Young said. "She was a genuine person. "Robinson's death remains a mystery. Her tragedy has captured the hearts of communities beyond the Queen City, with her death is still making national headlines. “It means a lot to see Charlotte supporting her and her family," Tawanna Butler said. "I have a daughter and I have nieces. It is just…

MELANIN Girl Decoded A new show delving into social commentary that’s fit for Queens. Melanin’ Girl Decoded takes a profound look into jargon and situations that many Black and Brown folks are often faced with correcting. This show highlights various situations as each guest recounts personal short stories. All of which a are humorous, yet invites thoughtful insights on how to navigate the corrections . Look for Melanin’ Girl Decoded on Prime video this March. The Best Man: The Final Chapters Airs on the Peacock Network This is something the culture needed. Director Malcolm D. Lee unknowingly created a realistic tribe that was virtually un-portrayed in Hollywood. Debuting in 1999. It instantly became a hit with many movie goers and for a very good reason. The film brilliantly captured the…

Why? kelly“Rowland shuts down DJ for backhanded compliment and we can’t thank her enough for it.” Hot 97 DJ Peter Rosenberg found himself apologizing for asking singer-actress Kelly Rowland about how it feels to “play second” to her Destiny’s Child bandmate Beyoncé. If watch the video. It was nothing short of offensive and cringeworthy. Even though, Kelly kept her cool while replying to the radio host. The saddest part to witness was the look on young rising star Marsai Martin- The young producers face wore many displeased expressions. While Kelly managed to keep her composure while gracefully “checking” Rosenberg. One still can’t help to feel the gut punch that he landed to the award winning singer, actress and entrepreneur. As the conversation continued on, Rosenberg suggested that Rowland had “played…