The Driving Force offers HBCU students multimedia career development with the goal of increasing automotive media and automobile industry diversity Durham, NC – A distinctive internship was created in 2020 and extended for fall 2022 between the Department of Mass Communications at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), automobile manufacturer Stellantis,
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier What’s up Broadway fans, and welcome to The Big Apple with entertainer Myles Frost whose art form is defined by dance, music, and fashion. But today, let’s add technology to the mix through Automotive Rhythms, Lexus USA, and the next-level
Experienced by Kimatni Rawlins Truly amazing! As a music enthusiast and believer that sound is the most potent force on Earth, I was enamored while testing the fitment, noise-cancellation capabilities, and advanced technology of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. Bose hosted the world premier and international media unveil of the
Words by Leon Brittain, Photos by Garvin St. Villier It was an energetic weekend in “The City of Brotherly Love” with Nafessa Williams as the “Black Lightning” actress gave Automotive Rhythms a glimpse into her world of film, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship while rolling around town in a Grecian Water 2022
Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, have launched a new campaign for its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV. Encompassing the fourth vehicle and latest extension of the novel OKAY Hyundai theme, the campaign, titled “Dad’s Precious Cargo,” showcases the special bond and connection within the African American
Georgia Tech Athletics and Lexus announced a multi-year partnership on Tuesday that makes Lexus the Official Luxury Vehicle of Georgia Tech Athletics. The sponsorship includes introduction of Lexus Deck and the Callaway Club presented by Lexus. “We are proud and honored to welcome Lexus as the Official Luxury Vehicle of
In celebration of Lincoln’s 100th anniversary and building off the momentum of last year’s well-received Aviator Shinola Concept, Lincoln and Shinola have once again teamed up to create two co-branded timepieces. The Lincoln x Shinola timepieces are a testament to both brands’ relentless pursuit of craftsmanship and attention to detail. With
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier Welcome to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) with radio host, entrepreneur, fitness professional, media influencer, and philanthropist Jackie Paige of 93.9 WKYS to explore the various levels of the broadcast specialist’s success. She gave Automotive Rhythms comprehensive insight into her
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier Welcome to the wonderful sports world of Monica McNutt, who you have recently seen covering the NBA finals, interviewing Steph Curry, breaking bread with Brian Windhorst, and reporting on the 2022 NBA Draft. The National TV Sports Reporter and Analyst
The Lexus Culinary Masters program is thrilled to announce it is expanding to welcome superstar chef, television personality and author Kwame Onwuachi. Lexus Culinary Masters act as ambassadors to the brand, seeking to craft amazing experiences and amplify Lexus core values: quality, innovation, prestige, luxury and performance, while also partnering
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins It was an auspicious time approaching as we were set to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary in a quasi-tropical setting in The States. Hence, my wife and I switched destinations to the Atlantic Coast, adjusted gear for champagne toasts on luxury boats, and swapped keys
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Kyle Morris Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love with serial entrepreneur, fashion designer, media influencer, author, real estate investor, and philanthropist Milan Rouge to explore the various levels of success of the consummate professional. She gave Automotive Rhythms comprehensive insight into her
HBCU students focus on “Charging Forward” in sixth year of DTU through immersive virtual and in person marketing and journalism internship DETROIT – This week, Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association enter their sixth year of collaboration with the “Discover the Unexpected” program, amplified with program ambassador, and American
The 9th Annual “Fit Fathers Day” Celebration Gifts Dads with Active On-Demand Workouts and Healthy Recipes June is Men’s Health Month and the perfect time to take your health and fitness goals to new heights. With “Fit Fathers Day” becoming an annual tradition for families in the Washington, DC area,
The launch campaign for the next-gen Acura Integra starring renowned artist and creator Vince Staples debuts tonight during the NBA Finals. The innovative and new campaign, Your Turn (acura.us/magic), puts Staples behind the wheel of the new Integra with three TV spots set to tracks from his latest album, Ramona
Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, announced today the grand opening of its Airstream Heritage Center, located inside the company’s headquarters in Jackson Center, Ohio. The Heritage Center brings Airstream’s rich history to life in a museum space that
Did you happen to catch the new HBO Max series “Tokyo Vice” starring famed Japanese actor Ken Watanabe? It depicts a late 1990s Tokyo where yakuza mob dealings, corrupt police, and national media headlines intersect. Watanabe plays the no-nonsense detective Hiroto Katagiri who intimately drives a reddish/orangish Nissan Fairlady Z.
As a founding member of BAMG (The Black Automotive Media Group) and The Driving Force automotive internship, we hosted a weekend of empowerment with students from Howard University utilizing vehicles from sponsor Ford. Over the 10-week course, the program achieved its goals by offering our HBCU interns multimedia and marketing
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins It was an epic weekend in The City of Brotherly Love this past weekend as my family participated in two major sporting events utilizing the amenities of our American luxury chariot, dubbed the all-new 2022 Lincoln Navigator 4×4 Reserve. Delivered in a Pristine White
Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers, today announced its plans to award $15 million in research grants this year. This brings the organization’s total giving to $200 million since 1998. This year also marks the
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins / Photos by Matthew Reyes Welcome to the City of Angels with actress and producer Khaneshia JaNea Smith — better known on-screen as KJ Smith — to explore more depth and personality of the charismatic entertainer and lifestyle influencer. She profiled idyllic locations from Malibu
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins With the pandemic seemingly beginning to dwindle, people have been anxious to travel freely again, whether for vacation or simply to an idyllic destination for a work trip. In my case, I was able to unify the best of both worlds through an excursion to
The Driving Force offers HBCU students multimedia career development with the goal of increasing automotive media and automobile industry diversity Durham, NC – A distinctive
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier What’s up Broadway fans, and welcome to The Big Apple with entertainer Myles Frost whose
Experienced by Kimatni Rawlins Truly amazing! As a music enthusiast and believer that sound is the most potent force on Earth, I was enamored while
Words by Leon Brittain, Photos by Garvin St. Villier It was an energetic weekend in “The City of Brotherly Love” with Nafessa Williams as the
Hyundai Motor America and its African American marketing agency of record, Culture Brands, have launched a new campaign for its significantly enhanced 2023 Palisade SUV. Encompassing the
Georgia Tech Athletics and Lexus announced a multi-year partnership on Tuesday that makes Lexus the Official Luxury Vehicle of Georgia Tech Athletics. The sponsorship includes
In celebration of Lincoln’s 100th anniversary and building off the momentum of last year’s well-received Aviator Shinola Concept, Lincoln and Shinola have once again teamed
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier Welcome to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) with radio host, entrepreneur, fitness professional, media influencer,
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St. Villier Welcome to the wonderful sports world of Monica McNutt, who you have recently seen covering
The Lexus Culinary Masters program is thrilled to announce it is expanding to welcome superstar chef, television personality and author Kwame Onwuachi. Lexus Culinary Masters
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins It was an auspicious time approaching as we were set to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary in a quasi-tropical setting
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Kyle Morris Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love with serial entrepreneur, fashion designer, media influencer, author, real
HBCU students focus on “Charging Forward” in sixth year of DTU through immersive virtual and in person marketing and journalism internship DETROIT – This week,
The 9th Annual “Fit Fathers Day” Celebration Gifts Dads with Active On-Demand Workouts and Healthy Recipes June is Men’s Health Month and the perfect time
The launch campaign for the next-gen Acura Integra starring renowned artist and creator Vince Staples debuts tonight during the NBA Finals. The innovative and new
Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, announced today the grand opening of its Airstream
Did you happen to catch the new HBO Max series “Tokyo Vice” starring famed Japanese actor Ken Watanabe? It depicts a late 1990s Tokyo where
As a founding member of BAMG (The Black Automotive Media Group) and The Driving Force automotive internship, we hosted a weekend of empowerment with students
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins It was an epic weekend in The City of Brotherly Love this past weekend as my family participated in
Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers, today announced its plans
Words by Kimatni D. Rawlins / Photos by Matthew Reyes Welcome to the City of Angels with actress and producer Khaneshia JaNea Smith — better
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins With the pandemic seemingly beginning to dwindle, people have been anxious to travel freely again, whether for vacation or simply
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