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...
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Jalan Ward
- May 2
- 2 min
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...
Hallie Allen
- Apr 26
- 3 min
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...
Chris Tazewell
- Apr 7
- 1 min
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...
proudblackbrand
- Jan 5
- 1 min
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
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
"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 13, 2022
- 1 min
"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
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
"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...
Jalan Ward
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
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
- Aug 19, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Chris Tazewell
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Jalan Ward
- May 29, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Hallie Allen
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
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...
proudblackbrand
- Mar 12, 2022
- 1 min
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...
Jalan Ward
- Feb 22, 2022
- 1 min
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 3, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Jan 19, 2022
- 3 min
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 2, 2022
- 2 min
|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
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
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
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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