Drag Queen Sasha Velour on Authoring First Book 'The Big Reveal'
Author Sasha Velour joined Cheddar News' Trending Show this week to talk about their newest book The Big Reveal. Velour said it was important to paint a clear picture of that told the entire "expansive history" of drag. "It took forever. I feel like I wrote the book five times," he said. "And so I put the post-it notes in the book because I wanted to celebrate the editing process."
The Black Innovation Alliance is working to empower Black entrepreneurs and recently received a $3 million commitment from UBS to help with resources. Ifeoma Ike, director of policy and movement strategy with the Black Innovation Alliance, joined Cheddar News to explain further the organization's mission.
Janice Gassam Asare, workplace equity consultant and the founder of Black White Green (BWG) Business Solutions, discusses supporting Black-owned businesses outside of Black History Month.
Anika Howard, President and CEO of WONDR NATION, joins Cheddar News to discuss how she's driving diversity forward in the gaming industry, and give advice for Black women in this industry.
Corey Calliet, celebrity fitness trainer and creator of ACHV Fitness, joined Cheddar News to give an insightful look into training movie stars recently and provide some tips to build a good physique with his new app.
