As we continue to give the long-overdue recognition to black-owned business and black creative and talented individuals, here’s a look at black photographers, authors, entrepreneurs, and artists that have been featured in Clever-ish Magazine in the not too distant past. From Masterchef contestant and Gordon Ramsey Protégé, Gabriel Lewis, to New York-based entrepreneurs and founders of Cee Cee’s Closet to musicians like Jared Brady and Deltino Guerreiro, these creative individuals all share their inspiring stories in these Clever-ish exclusive interviews. Check them out below!
INTERVIEWS OF BLACK CREATIVES

If you’re wondering what happened to Masterchef’s Gabriel Lewis after being a top 7 contestant, then wonder no more. Since leaving Masterchef, Gabriel’s culinary career has been checkered with innovation, authenticity, and…



Doing what you love is an act of courage and bravery. More often than not, it means leading with your heart instead of your brain. It means paving your own path despite…

As Jared Brady says so well, the gift of an artist is to be able to be in tune with himself enough to hear the music in his head. Some say that…

BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS

Chloe Brown has a stable but boring life. Triggered by a near-death experience, she decides to change up her life and spice it up a little. She comes up with a to-do…


Michelle showed the world how a driven, educated woman could make a difference in our system, and her book is filled with remarkable wisdom from a remarkable life. As a super fan…
PHOTO STORIES BY BLACK PHOTOGRAPHERS

