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Anslem Samuel Rocque

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Anslem Samuel Rocque’s Biography

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Anslem by the numbers: 4 years as Culture Editor with The Source. Another 4 years as Editor-in-Chief of The Ave magazine. 3 years with XXL magazine as Senior/Music Editor. 1 year with XXLMag.com as Digital Content Director. 2 years as Senior Producer for BlackEnterprise.com. Currently serving as Managing Editor for JET Magazine.

Over the course of his career, Anslem has written for a wide array of publications, including Essence, Blender, Penthouse, Complex, Vibe, King and Rides. His work has a…

Anslem Samuel Rocque’s Journalist Portfolio

Where Did Our Love Go

Where Did Our Love Go

Where Did Our Love Go: Love and Relationships in the African American Community is a critical look at relatio…

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Black Blogger Month 2012

Black Blogger Month 2012

Black Blogger Month is BlackEnterprise.com's month long celebration of the most influential voices in the onl…

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Black Blogger Month 2011

Black Blogger Month 2011

It's Black Blogger Month, BlackEnterprise.com's month long celebration of the most influential voices in the …

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Black & LGBT in Corporate America

Black & LGBT in Corporate America

In a historic move, Black Enterprise tackled the taboo topic of being Black and gay in corporate America in i…

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The Lovers Rocque - EBONY Column

The Lovers Rocque - EBONY Column

A collaborative blog with my wife, TheLoversRocque.com features the musings of a newlywed couple on a marriag…

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Naked Radio Show's Podcast

Naked Radio Show's Podcast

Hosted by the creators of the award-winning relationship blog Naked With Socks On and culture brand Stark, Na…

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Articles

The Official Brooklyn Summer Guide

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By Anslem Samuel Rocque
| Brooklyn Magazine Verified
There’s nothing like summer in Brooklyn. After the extended winter we endured, everyone’s ready for their time in the sun. But with a city so vast, it’s hard to keep track of all that’s going on, or even where to start. Don’t fret, ’cause we did the heavy lifting and compiled the best activities to occupy your time from now until the unofficial end of summer Labor Day.
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Inside Lauren And Gregory’s Canary Islands Honeymoon: Private Villas, Volcanic Views, And Sunrise Moments

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By Anslem Samuel Rocque
| Travel Noire Verified
Lauren and Gregory traded New York City for the sun-drenched shores of Spain’s Canary Islands for a honeymoon that felt both luxurious and once-in-a-lifetime. The Bronx-raised couple, now living by the beach in Belle Harbor, Queens, set off for their honeymoon in November 2024 — eight months after their wedding — ready to unwind and experience something entirely new.
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Inside Arielle And Steve’s Maldives Honeymoon: Overwater Villas, Snorkeling And A Once-In-A-Lifetime Escape

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By Anslem Samuel Rocque
| Travel Noire Verified
Arielle and Steve didn’t wait long to embark on their honeymoon. Just two days after their wedding, the Atlanta-based couple boarded a flight bound for the Maldives, a destination they had carefully chosen for what they hoped would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “We wanted something drop-dead gorgeous, relaxing and unforgettable,” Arielle says. After narrowing it down to either Bora Bora or the Maldives, their final decision ultimately came down to proximity.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

An editorial assistant at The Source magazine. Started as a temp and took me four years to leave.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'll plead the fifth.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is changing news in terms of how stories are covered and broken. Everything is real-time and unfiltered.

Awards

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Da Capo Press, Best Music Writing 2010

2010 - Music Writing

Listed among Da Capo Press' list of Best Music Writers [2010] for essay contribution to XXL's oral history of "The Making of Nas' Illmatic."

Black Weblog Awards

2009 - Best Blog Series

During the 2009 Black Weblog Awards, which celebrates the best voices in the Black blogosphere, NakedWithSocksOn.com won the Judges Vote for "Best Blog Series" for the site's weekly erotica series, "Wet Wednesdays."

Da Capo Press, Best Music Writing 2007

2007 - Music Writing

Listed among Da Capo Press' list of Best Music Writers [2007] for essay contribution to XXL's oral history of "The Making of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt."

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