Danielle Christian currently occupies the role as a Graphic Design Intern and she is located in Long Island, New York. Not only does she have a degree in Marketing, but she is a photographer, painter, and fashion designer. Danielle works to intertwine each discipline when she creates; her goal is to venture into high fashion and add the Black perspective into the industry. As a self taught designer, she hopes to have invigorating and meaningful conversations during the internship that will jump start creativity to gain confidence in Graphic Design as well as bridge the gap between hobbyist and professional. Throughout quarantine, she has been making jewelry, having mini photoshoots, and launching her website for her brand.

Nathan Hadden is currently a Graphic Design Intern who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the Academy of Art University with a major in Motion Picture Television. He started as an awarded Producer and Film Editor for Al Gore's Current TV Network back in 2005. He then became a  journalist who taught Multimedia Journalism and Media Literacy to underprivileged youth (14yrs-25yrs old) at various non-profit youth organizations in Oakland, California and won various awards and grants. After teaching, he wrote, produced, directed, and sold his first digital series and has worked with artists such as E-40 and Too-$hort. He moved to LA to produce his dream projects and he hopes to gain a more secured foundation of intention, awareness, and skills through master classes throughout the duration of the internship. In addition he hopes to find opportunities to help innovate the SFB brand. Nathan has been shooting projects, editing scripts, and creating his new business during quarantine

DuJuan Kirk is a Graphic Design Intern from East Orange, New Jersey. DuJuan is a first generation student, designer, and artist who graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a major in Visual Arts and Technology and a minor in Marketing. He’s had the opportunity to work with Reflex Group, NBC News, and Table Leg Home Boutique. In addition, he’s worked with big brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, Harry Winston, and more. Outside of work experience, he’s received numerous prestigious awards for all of his efforts in the Black Community, Student Life, and Residence Life. DuJuan hopes to gain stronger collaborative and managerial skills along with learning new ways to be a leader in the Black community. He’s spent quarantine self-reflecting, becoming a plant dad, working out, and learning more about astrology.

Alea Mexile is a Comedy Writing intern from Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently studying Broadcast and Journalism from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. At FAMU, she is an on air personality for her school’s radio station called WANM 90.5 for “The Flava Station.” Alea is also a staff writer for her school’s newspaper called FAMUAN where she covers stories on current events. She hopes to gain a better understanding on how to write for entertainment as well as hone in on production skills to assist her in the future as a film producer. She has been practicing makeup and walking nature trails throughout quarantine. 

Nia Reddix is from Jackson, Mississippi and currently occupies the role as a Social Media Intern for Smart, Funny, and Black. She graduated from Spelman College with a major in Economics and has experience in Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy. Throughout this internship, she aspires to build her networking circle and gain more experience along with in-depth knowledge in the social media space. During quarantine, she has been enhancing her culinary and bar-tending abilities.

Laura Reid is a Comedy writing Intern and a native of Los Angeles, California.  She's established a successful career within Marketing and Brand Development at various Fortune 500 companies including Disney, MGM Studios, and the WNBA.  Always drawn to the creative side of the business,  Laura is re-inventing herself by expanding into content creation, writing, and producing.  She has written for social media platforms such as Watch The Yard and Honda's Battle of The Bands.  Currently, Laura runs her own blog and hopes to expand her comedy writing skill set during this internship. She has been culinary creative throughout quarantine making homemade ginger lemonade when her palate and spirit move her.

Becky Smith currently resides in Tampa, Florida and she is a Social Media Intern. She is a recent graduate from the University of South Florida with a major in Advertising, PR, and History. Becky considers herself to be a social media and pop culture junkie! She hopes to learn how to strategize her creativity, sharpen her communication skills, and she is looking forward to working with people who look like her. During quarantine she has been getting into Tik Tok for entertainment and information.