What is Melanated?
MELANATED INC, formerly known as The Melanated Project's purpose is to showcase the beauty that lies in melanin-- a beauty that is overlooked by mainstream media and the public eye. With the Melanated Magazine we hope to inspire and uplift people of color, while promoting awareness of the issues that directly affect our community to help rebuild African American self-esteem, self-respect, and self-development.
The ultimate goal for MELANATED, INC is the Melanated Magazine. We will be working hard to gain a following to create a thriving magazine for the black community, by the black community
Our Mission
Melanated will be the voice of the revolution, providing the community with information on black-owned businesses, knowledge of self, black fashion/trends, music (no mainstream), art, healthy living/eating and so much more.
Our Future is Melanated is more than a Slogan. Its a lifestyle!
Founder & CEO of MELANATED INC and Melanated Magazine
Founded in 2015
“Change won’t begin to happen until we step across that start line in the race of our own reparation. Melanated is just that!”
I created Melanated because I wanted to bring the vibrant vision I carry in my mind into the world—a vision where our people are thriving, building, and unapologetically loving who we are. I wanted to capture the beauty of us in our fullness: creating, working for ourselves, and lifting each other up. I wanted to document the moments when we’re not just smiling for the camera, but truly smiling because we’ve found joy in being ourselves. I want to see us breaking records, making history, and having real conversations that move us forward. Above all, I want to create something that celebrates our culture, our resilience, and our power—something that inspires us to weave pride into every aspect of our daily lives.
There are countless voices out there demanding change—through protests, rallies, hashtags, and more—and while those efforts are crucial, true transformation starts within. Change begins when we take control of our own narrative, when we step forward and begin the race toward our own reparation. Melanated is that first step. It’s a shift in how we think, move, and live—an entirely new outlook on our lives. It’s time for us to rewrite the story, to embrace our worth, and to build the future we deserve.
Become Our Next Feature!
Here at Melanated, we are constantly on the search for new talent. We want to tell your stories! From community activation to music and what’s trending amongst the people, we want to celebrate our successes big and small.
Join the Melanated Team!
What‘s New with Melanated Magazine
Melanated got a new look! It’s our goal to promote, obtain and maintain black brilliance by highlighting black businesses, artists, musicians, writers, models, fashion lines, etc. , while providing helpful tips in beauty, love, healthy living, politics, knowledge of self, and telling you about upcoming events in the Dallas area. Through our media outlet, we believe we can promote unity within the community and ultimately expanding within DFW area along with our nationwide goals
See whats in store at Melanated Magazine.
Become a Melanated Model.
The Melanated Project also provides modeling services. These individuals are more than just a pretty face. They strive to withhold the Melanated agenda of seeing and achieving a brighter future for the black diaspora. In this section, you will get a closer look at each Melanated beauty and the role they can play in branding your business. Also if you are a model there are details on how to BECOME A MELANATED MODEL TODAY!!
Advertisement and Branding Services
Advertisement and Branding Services
Beyond just a memorable logo, good branding increases the value of a company, provides employees with direction and motivation, and makes acquiring new customers easier. Moreover, beyond branding there's advertising, and the importance of advertising is threefold: it helps consumers compare products and services, it allows businesses to retain existing customers and win new ones, and it educates society about important issues. Learn how Melanated can do just that for you!
Follow us on Social Media.
Melanated is now on all major social platforms! Follow us on IG to stay up to date with new content from the Melanated team and the community at large.