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First Time visiting Philadelphia was a SAD experience
Jalan Ward | Published June 1, 2023 There's no way Philly should be called "The City of Brotherly Love". I didn't feel that at all. After...
Jalan Ward
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Black man goes indoor skydiving. A hidden gem.
Jalan Ward | Published May 2, 2023 INDOOR SKYDIVING IS A HIDDEN GEM!!!!! - Jalan W. Imagine being able to just get up on a Sunday and say...
Jalan Ward
May 2, 20232 min read


Buyer's Remorse (Black woman's perspective at A&T & UNC)
By: Hallie Allen As soon as I got accepted to A&T, I stopped applying to other schools. I already knew where I wanted to be. I felt it. I...

Hallie Allen
Apr 26, 20233 min read


An impactful conversation with Poobie Chapman | Black Activist & High School Basketball Coach
Chris Tazewell | Published March 24th, 2023 Basketball Coach, Community Activist, Father, and NCCU Hall of Famer. PBB Conversations had...
Chris Tazewell
Apr 7, 20231 min read


P.B.B. Collaborates on Tee Design for 50th Annual John Wall Invitational Holiday Bball Tournament
NEWS INTERVIEW DECEMBER 28TH 2022 - CBS17 NEWS People from across the country have converged on the Triangle to watch some of the...
proudblackbrand
Jan 5, 20231 min read


"Kidz SK8 Day" Event by ~The Proud Black Brand~ |WRAL NEWS| COVERAGE/Interview
NEWS INTERVIEW October 8TH 2022 - WRAL NEWS WRAL NEWS COVERS P.B.B.'s first community event by interviewing the founder/organizer of the...
proudblackbrand
Oct 14, 20221 min read


"Raleigh entrepreneur’s passion for skateboarding inspires community event" CBS17 NEWS INTERVIEW
by: Nick Sturdivant Posted: Oct 8, 2022 / 11:29 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — If you meet Jalan Ward you’ll notice he’s wearing the name...
proudblackbrand
Oct 13, 20221 min read


"CANVAS REBEL" Interview - Meet Jalan Ward |Founder & Creative Director of P.B.B.|
PUBLISHED September 28TH 2022 - CANVAS REBEL READ FULL ARTICLE ABOUT J.WARD We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jalan Ward a...
proudblackbrand
Sep 30, 20221 min read


A Tour to....JAMAICA (Attending a Wedding/Exploring)
Jalan Ward | Published August 16th, 2022 Jamaica! Jamaica! Jamaica! Never would I have ever thought I would travel to an island for the...
Jalan Ward
Sep 16, 20223 min read


P.B.B. Travels into retail GIANT... NORDSTROM!
Jalan Ward | Published August 19th, 2022 P.B.B. Has officially entered the doors of Nordstrom! Still cannot believe what has transpired...
Jalan Ward
Aug 19, 20222 min read


The Barbershop: Cornerstone of the Black Community
Article Published By: Chris Tazewell A place where you can gather, connect, learn, and feel a sense of belonging. For many of us, it’s a...
Chris Tazewell
May 31, 20222 min read


Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" ALBUM REVIEW!
Jalan Ward | Published May 29th, 2022 ALBUM RATE OUT OF 10: 8.9/10 (This rate is subject to change as I continue to listen more and...
Jalan Ward
May 29, 20223 min read


8 Years Old
I’ve always wanted to be a mother. It wasn’t until I matured that I realized: I’m not just preparing for motherhood; I am preparing for...

Hallie Allen
Mar 24, 20223 min read


Voyage Magazine Interviews - Jalan Ward (Owner of TheProudBlackBrand.)
PUBLISHED MARCH 9TH 2022 - Voyage Raleigh READ FULL ARTICLE (CLICK LINK BELOW) https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/life-work-with-jalan-w...
proudblackbrand
Mar 12, 20221 min read


P.B.B. visits Winston-Salem, NC to talk with the youth! "HABITAT FOR HUMANITY" PROGRAM.
Jalan Ward | Published February 22, 2022 "Service improves the world." Figuring out ways to impact, and reaching the world starts with...
Jalan Ward
Feb 22, 20221 min read


BLACK HISTORY IS MADE! CBS17 Interviews Owner of The Proud Black Brand, LLC.
Jalan Ward | Published February 3rd, 2022 Interview directed by: Nick Sturdivant Posted: Jan 31, 2022 / 05:07 PM EST/ Updated: Feb 1,...
Jalan Ward
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Cordae's "From a Birds Eye View" OFFICIAL ALBUM REVIEW! |Sophomore Season|
Jalan Ward | Published January 19, 2022 ALBUM RATE OUT OF 10: 7.5/10 (This rate is subject to change as I continue to listen more and...
Jalan Ward
Jan 19, 20223 min read


|Cp3 for P.B.B.| Chris wears the 2022 Signature "PROUD BLACK" Crewneck customized by his design team
Jalan Ward | Published January 2, 2022 CHRIS PAUL FOR TheProudBlackBrand. To say this is something huge, is an understatement. What this...
Jalan Ward
Jan 2, 20222 min read


Going Skiing for the first time in Massanutten, VA! It Was Freaking Awesome!!!
Jalan Ward | Published December 17, 2021 A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE & ADVENTURE Jalan W. I will say as a Black man, there is so much to...
Jalan Ward
Dec 17, 20212 min read


P.B.B. explores "The Mile High City". Denver, CO is Amazing!
Jalan Ward | Published October 30, 2021 Denver, Colorado is hands down, one of the most peaceful, nicest, cleanest places you may ever...
Jalan Ward
Oct 30, 20212 min read
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