The Quintessential Gentleman

Pride Month may be ending, but living in your truth is forever. To close out the month, we’re proud to unveil our latest cover featuring actor, changemaker, and all-around force—Elliot Knight.

For Black men in politics, style isn’t just about looking sharp; it’s about being seen, respected, and heard in spaces that weren’t built with us in mind. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-06-o…

Vic Mensa opens up about his period of celibacy, describing it as a transformative time that allowed him to reclaim focus and discipline in his life. Read more: theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-b…

“I’ve always sought self-improvement... But what prompted my current process of growth? It’s rock bottom. Rock bottom is a beautiful place to build something. And what better to build than yourself?” - Vic Mensa Read more in our latest cover story: theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-b…

Vic Mensa doesn’t just play redemption on TV, he’s living it. From "The Chi" to real-life celibacy, mental discipline, and his evolving faith, the Chicago-born artist is rewriting his narrative with intention. Read our cover story: theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-b…

Vic Mensa gets raw about rock bottom, faith, and finding peace in the chaos. Cover story drops in 3… 2… 1…

Last night was ….fantastic 🤭 BIG thanks to @theqgentleman 4 inviting me to the early #TheFantasticFour screening. Now I don’t have to worry about you doombots spoiling the ending 😝

Atlanta Advanced Screening of #TheFantasticFour 💪🏾

Netflix is diving into the tangled and controversial saga of #JussieSmollett with a brand new feature-length documentary titled "The Truth About Jussie Smollett?" theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-n…

Black mayors across America are taking back control of their cities. In places like Baltimore, Birmingham, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, Black leaders are not only managing crime, they’re reducing it at historic levels. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-b…

Broadway veteran Christopher Jackson says #HellsKitchen, Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical musical, is bringing out a whole new wave of theatergoers, and he’s never been more thrilled. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-c…

Speaking at a private Democratic fundraiser in Red Bank, New Jersey, former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to stop sulking and start organizing as the country grapples with Donald Trump’s second term in office. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-b…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for the full public release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein and made it clear that if the Trump administration won’t do it voluntarily, Congress should step in. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-h…

Baton passed. Race won. 🏁🔥✊🏾 #SpikeLee #RyanCoogler

According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, Ta-Nehisi Coates’ reimagined Black Superman film, produced by J.J. Abrams, was shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO, who called it "too woke." theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-w…

Courtney B. Vance, Dwyane Wade, Issa Rae, Jennifer Hudson, Debbie Allen and more are set to appear at the 2025 Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival this August. Get the full rundown on what to expect this year: theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-c…

The 7th Annual Every Color Matters Gala raised nearly $60K for cancer patients and their families, proving that when a community shows up, hope multiplies. ⁠ theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-e…

Red Lobster said, “We listen, we don’t judge, and we make changes!” ⁠ ⁠ Under the leadership of CEO Damola Adamolekun, Red Lobster updated its new seafood boil offerings just two weeks after their release, driven entirely by customer feedback. theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-r…

King Bach is sprinting back into the spotlight, this time as legendary U.S. sprinter Carl Lewis. ⁠ ⁠ He has officially joined the cast of "Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story," a satirical miniseries heading to Paramount+⁠ ⁠theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-k…

Glynn Turman arrived to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame like any Black cowboy should, on horseback.⁠ theqgentleman.com/post/2025-07-g…

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