About
Translation — Pulse of CultureTranslation is a Black-owned independent creative agency founded by industry veteran Steve Stoute. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, Translation is founded on a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.
Note from the editor
Translation is a Black-owned independent creative agency founded by industry veteran Steve Stoute. As a unique mix of experts in culture, technology, and storytelling, Translation is founded on a passion to grow brands in ways that advertising alone can never do.
Writers
Joel Rodriguez
Joel is the Executive Director of Engagement Planning at Translation + UnitedMasters. He moonlights as an independent musician and proudly reps Queens. 🇩🇴
Johnny Toliver IV
Rooted in Michigan and branched out in New York, Johnny is guided by his pen. He’s an artist, poet, and storyteller whose expression thrives through music.
Geoff McHenry
Strategist. Thought Leader. DJ. Public Speaker. Increasingly curious about the world, in constant pursuit of the truth.
Chaucer Barnes
Bourgeois Revolutionary. Apiarist. Father. Son. Philosopher. Digital media something-something.
