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COVER - Welcome Tahj Mowry — Jejune Magazine

Anyone looking for an actor to completely obsess over? Well ding ding ding, Tahj Mowry is your guy! Yes, you heard that right, the Tahj Mowry. Based in Los Angeles, this triple threat prodigy is nothing short of an icon. You may know him as the adorable kid from Seventeen again or TJ Henderson from Smartguy. Well not anymore. Tahj is all grown up and bringing bigger and better projects to the acting industry. One of Tahj’s recent flicks, “Welcome Matt”, further enforces this idea. “Welcome Matt”...

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COVER: Susie Abromeit - A Force To Be Reckoned With! — Jejune Magazine

A bombshell beauty with brains! Enter: Susie Abromeit. This Los Angeles-based queen is everything we've been looking for! As an accomplished actress, model, and singer, she has much to offer, and we're in love. You will be too! Before her success in the entertainment industry, she was a ranking NCAA professional tennis player. Talk about a woman who can do it all!Without a doubt, Susie is a familiar face to many. She is the incredible Pamela (us fans call her Pammy) on the Netflix Original Hit s...

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COVER - Haley Kalil - Smart Girl Summer — Jejune Magazine

Haley Kalil is having a Smart Girl Summer, and we should all join her! As a New York City-based model and scientist, Haley Kalil is breaking barriers and building new standards that empower women in STEM. Haley does not shy away from having it all and does not let society limit her abilities. Currently, she is the CEO of The Nerd Herd, which is a brand at the intersection of beauty and science. Haley acknowledges the double standard between women and men in the STEM field. It is normalized and w...

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COVER - Double Dose Of Dopeness - Aint Afraid — Jejune Magazine

Get a double dose of dopeness with Aint Afraid! Detroit-based Twin sisters Sakinah (Straingth) & Zakiyyah (Wizdumb) Rahman make their presence known through positive and honest messages from their music. Singing since the age of two, both sisters collaborate to share their gift with the world while also showing off some much-needed melanated Muslim representation. Influenced by the likes of Beyoncé and Lauren Hill, you can, without a doubt, admire the R&B and grace in their music and demeanor al...

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COVER - Pride House LA Is Here To Stay! — Jejune Magazine

Happy Pride Month! June is, without a doubt, the most colorful and unapologetic time of the year. Pride amplifies the LGBTQIA + community’s voice and uplifts the message of  “loud and proud” queerness. Why cant it be pride every month? Speaking of amplifying voices, TikTok has become an important vehicle for the LGBTQIA + community to express themselves. Many gay, non-binary, and gender varying influencers have built meaningful platforms on TikTok; proving it remains a safe place for LGBTQIA + y...

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Promoting Kindness With Sydney Brett — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I live in Long Island, NY, and I am finishing my last year of college in High Point, North Carolina.What inspired you to get into modeling?I always enjoyed being in front of the camera, and wanted to give modeling a try!What is a modeling highlight for you? Any fantastic or unbelievable stories?Having the opportunity to travel to places I never imagined and being able to work with all different well-respected photographers.Can you tell us about your non-profit "Stronger Than...

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Take A Step Forward With Mike Gauyo — Jejune Magazine

What has been your favorite project thus far, and why?My favorite project so far has been Send Help, which I co-created and co-show running with my good friend, Jean Ellie. It’s been a labor of love. It’s my favorite project as it's told from the perspective of a Haitian American — a story that isn’t often told on TV, and really hasn’t often been told at all from a lead’s perspective.Are there any genres you wish to pursue that you have not yet explored?Absolutely! I would love to do horror, I’d...

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Will Ropp - A Desire For Change — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I'm currently based in Los Angeles, CA — specifically in West Hollywood.When did you realize acting was the career for you?After I did a production of Les Miserables my freshmen year of high school was when I decided I wanted to pursue acting. It was definitely the largest scale production I had ever done and showed me how powerful storytelling could be. I also loved the community and camaraderie that came along with rehearsals, performances, and classes. I started doing thea...

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Will Ropp - A Desire For Change — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I'm currently based in Los Angeles, CA — specifically in West Hollywood.When did you realize acting was the career for you?After I did a production of Les Miserables my freshmen year of high school was when I decided I wanted to pursue acting. It was definitely the largest scale production I had ever done and showed me how powerful storytelling could be. I also loved the community and camaraderie that came along with rehearsals, performances, and classes. I started doing thea...

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Anastasiya Mitrunen: Understanding The Effects of One’s Actions — Jejune Magazine

You play Pat Coughlin. Can you tell us a little bit about her? Do you see any part of yourself in that character?Pat is nothing like me, and that’s why I loved playing her. She’s a very religious, clearly oppressed housewife who was bullied as a teenager because she had a funny accent. In that sense, she’s a positive familial force because her experience has tempered her husband’s natural, cultural tendency toward racism. When Pat sees her daughter becoming the type of kid who bullied her at tha...

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A Talk of Peace With Belle Scar — Jejune Magazine

The war in Ukraine is far from over. We spoke with advocate for Ukraine, UK Based music artist, Belle Scar about her recent single “Kyiv in my heart”. This song and music video not only features Ukrainian Artists, but also depicts the horror and destruction the ongoing war in Ukraine causes. We highly suggest you stream “Kyiv in my heart” to gain insight into the importance of advocacy and staying connected with Ukrainians, even if they are an ocean away. The 16 Ukrainian artists featured in “Ky...

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Justiin Davis: Push Past The Uncomfortable — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I’m based in New York City. Brooklyn baaabyyy! [laughs]How did you know acting was a passion of yours?Gosh, I’ve always just known, you know.. Ever since I was young it’s been an industry I’ve been captivated and intrigued by. I told my aunt at about eight or nine I wanted to make a career of this, and it’s been a go ever since. I’ve always loved movie making and tv and theatre, and thought if I can do that for a living I’d honestly be the happiest dude in the world.What was...

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SafeUp with Harry and The Chicks — Jejune Magazine

Say hello to Harry and The Chicks! This UK-based music group is dropping music with a moving and all too familiar message behind it. Harry and The Chicks’s new single “Snakes in The Streets” depicts their experiences with street harassment from stalkers and cat-callers alike. Her outspoken and informative tone when addressing these topics is refreshing and reminds women everywhere that they are not alone in their experiences. But most importantly, that men should do better and steer clear of pre...

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Do The Work With Jake Satow — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I’m currently in Burbank, California and I’m from Columbus, Ohio.What inspired you to get into acting?I always loved performing and started in theatre when I was about four years old. I kind of first fell in love with acting in New York City, watching Disney’s Lion King and Newsies on stage on Broadway. I was really little, and my mom said I tried to climb over the seats to get on the stage! After that, I performed often in our local community theatre, and there I learned to...

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The Future Perfect Project: The New Generation of LGBTQ+ Storytelling — Jejune Magazine

Meet the Future Perfect Project (FPP)! This New York-based Organization promotes LGBTQ+ Youth expression and their music! Founded by Celeste Lecesne and Ryan Amador, the Future Perfect Project amplifies the queer youth narrative through workshops and social media. If you wish to see their work in action, the Future Perfect Project is hosting a free immersive event at Lincoln Center's Hearst Plaza on June 4th at 12 pm EST, kicking off Pride Month nicely! Nine artists from all around the country w...

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A Little Of Everything With Revell Carpenter — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I am based in LA — but also consider myself based in NYC, because that’s where I grew up and where my whole family is. So I am there often!How did you know acting was a passion of yours?I have wanted to act since I was a kid, and even got my first headshots and theater roles when I was seven in NY! I come from a family of very hardworking people in mostly practical careers — finance, marketing, etc., and tried to work in fields that were a little more…stable? Ha! In the end,...

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Remaining Constant with Tabay Atkins — Jejune Magazine

Do you feel like social media is a valuable platform to spread your message?I do feel like social media is a valuable platform for sharing my message, because everyone is using it! It is quite a large platform, which gives me the potential to reach a lot of people.You have seen the first hand effects of maintaining positivity when witnessing your mother’s struggle with Cancer, have you witnessed other success stories like those? Why is positive thinking so important?Having a positive attitude re...

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The Moon Bears Need Your Help! — Jejune Magazine

HEIDI QUINE- VIETNAM BEAR AND VET TEAM DIRECTORCan you tell us a bit about the Moon Bear? How is it special from other bears? Moon bears are a unique species, identified by their shaggy black coats and a gorgeous yellow moon-shaped crescent across their chests. Based on their DNA, we think they are the oldest living of modern bears. Despite this, the IUCN, the world’s authority on species’ conservation status, lists them as vulnerable to extinction. It’s devastating to think that this species ha...

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Temple Lester: The STEM Prodigy — Jejune Magazine

Temple Lester is an Atlanta-based STEM prodigy. 14-year-old Temple is devoted to introducing those who lack representation to the STEM field. She was all too familiar with being one of the only minorities and women in STEM, now her mission is to change that. Not only did she create STEM Girl Swag and STEM Swag Box, both ways to get the youth engaged, but she has successfully exposed more than 100,000 youth through science workshops and social media. Temple takes action! Temple also interacts wit...

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Doing It All With Amanda Jaros — Jejune Magazine

You also star in ABC's, Women of the Movement," the undeniable contribution black women had during the civil rights movement. Especially during Women's History Month, why are stories of intersectionality so important regarding race and gender? Can you tell us a bit about this series? Women of the Movement is based on the true story of Emmet Till, his traumatic murder, and the trial of his racist killers. Season One follows the point of view of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. A lot of people don’t...

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Meet Zentap with Sormeh Attarzadeh — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?Beverly Hills, CA So, which came first? Your interest in real estate or technology? What made you decide to merge these?If someone told me I would end up in the tech industry, I wouldn't believe it. I was extremely interested in having a career in Real Estate, but once the idea of creating a marketing solution came about, I realized what is lacking in the market, a solution that can save time — only possible with technology.I never thought I'd end up in tech. I was really int...

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Don’t Fit In With Fab The Duo — Jejune Magazine

You sent off the year with a bang with your collaboration with queer indie songwriter Lucy & La Mer called “Weird Year,” can you tell us a bit of what the song is about?We can all agree that 2021 was a strange year and the 2020s so far has not been what anyone has hoped for. That being said, having people in our lives that we love and care for makes everything worth it. We’ve loved Lucy’s music and activism for a long time, so when she reached out to us and asked us to be on the song, it was...

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Working Through The Tough Times With Miranda Frigon — Jejune Magazine

How did you stay positive? Especially during the pandemic?Oh, I’ll be the first to admit I did not stay entirely positive through the pandemic. I battled with my anxiety through most of it, and am still managing it on a daily basis. Life got turned upside down for us all.  Having a toddler and being stuck inside for over a year was insane. But through the struggle, again I’m trying to find the opportunity to surrender. I can’t change what is happening in the world, so instead of being angry and...

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Laura Turner: The Underrepresentation Of Abuse — Jejune Magazine

Where are you based?I’m based in Lincoln in the East Midlands, which is where I grew up and moved back to as an adult.When did you realize play and screenwriting were something for you? At a really early age actually. I had always loved writing and reading, and going to the theatre and cinema when I was young was a hugely informative experience for me. Stories have always been important to me, but it wasn’t until I went to university that I started to imagine that could be an actual career possi...