The Man Behind “The New Stereotype”
Marquelle Turner-Gilchrist By Kathleen David
I think I can speak for most women when I say there is nothing more pleasing to the eye than a welldressed man. Creative Director of “The New Stereotype,” Marquelle Turner–Gilchrist not only fits that description, but he has also created a movement that unites Black men and women the best way he knows how; through photography and upscale fashion. On top of creating breathtaking photos, TNS has expanded into an online documentary series which discusses the challenges African-Americans face. TNS, which has taken social media by storm, includes an array of skin complexions and hairstyles, and is diverse in terms of careers, locations, and goals. Feeling out of touch with the series of events that were occurring in the US, it led Turner-Gilchrist to create “The New Stereotype” in 2014 after returning to the US from his graduate studies in France. Turner-Gilchrist, a Johnsonville, North Carolina native who is no stranger to racial tension, created TNS as a way of combating negative stereotypes among blacks in the media, and creating positive ones. Turner–Gilchrist, who specializes in Global Luxury Management (Can’t you tell by the sharp clothes), is a visionary who appreciates Black culture and travel. What originally began as a response to media propaganda has now sparked an international movement of solidarity. During his interview with Bronze Magazine, Turner–Gilchrist explains what TNS is, clears any misconceptions, and talks future plans for TNS.
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BRONZEMAGONLINE.COM
October 2016