Morehouse President Dr. David A. Thomas recently was spotted at the Hope Global Forum and was asked about the recent event that highlighted the 2019 graduation over at the institution. For those who haven’t heard by now, private equity investor and billionaire Robert F. Smith gave the commencement speech at Morehouse College., The highlight of that speech was he announced …
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Where Family, Corporations and Police Meet, @Promise Field Day Exists
Saturday May 18 was the second annual @Promise Field Day at Kennedy Park in Atlanta, GA. It was the type of field day that’s been long lost. There were team games, food, treats and competition, all making it a successful family-oriented event, and sponsored by the city of Atlanta. However, the greatest attendees were the kids and their families, making …
Read More »Tobias Harris Candidate for 2019 NBA Cares Community Assist Award
The people who lead in their community aren’t always the ones you expect. In fact, the ones who make a difference are often in front of your eyes. Tobias Harris is one of those people. And for the NBA Cares Community Award, he is one of 10 basketball players who are making a difference in their community and possibly the …
Read More »Meek Mill Receives Proclamation from Atlanta City Council
In case you missed it, Meek Mill @meekmill got his own day and given the prestigious Phoenix Award by the City Council of Atlanta on March 25th. The two awards served as proof and recognition of his political efforts and perseverance to get back in the music business despite the obstacles since his release on bail in April 2018. City …
Read More »New Birth Church Helps Release Non-Violent Felons In Time For Easter
In the world of Christianity, this time of the year honors the ritual of Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Redemption Sunday. Dr. Jamal Bryant, senior pastor of the Atlanta based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church went to extraordinary lengths to put his congregation and tenants to the test of humanity. They initiated a bailout program that proves Christianity does make …
Read More »Trumpeter Rahmlee Releases ‘The Baller Song’ Just In Time For All-Star Weekend, March Madness
Yep, it’s that time of year when the world goes crazy transitioning from NBA All-Star weekend to college March Madness events. However, this time it will have a theme song with world-renowned trumpeter Rahmlee Davis aptly titled “The Baller Song (Pass Me the Rock)” and co-writer/co-producer Wayne K. Garfield. For those who don’t know, the “Rock” refers to a basketball …
Read More »CES 2019: Protect Your Ears in Style with Loop, 21st Century Earplugs
Sound. It comes in many forms and fashion. It’s one of the unique senses we can take for granted but it’s no too late to pamper your ears and save your hearing with 21st century technology. Loop earplugs is that technology that can be used for nightlife, music, conversation and noise. They’re trendy, comfortable and will give you the best …
Read More »CES 2019: One Bag Tag Is 21st Century Travel Solution
If you travel a little or a lot, you’re always subject to the hassle of checking your luggage. Now, with new One Bag Tag there is a FAA & TSA approved, permanent baggage-tag device that will solve a major problem. Eli Ostreicher, inventor of the One Bag Tag, wants you to know this is a global solution to eliminate waiting …
Read More »Keisha Lance-Bottoms is New Belle of Mayor’s Masked Ball for 2018
Once again, UNCF held its 35th annual Masked Mayor’s Ball in Atlanta. The usual suspects and other influencers showed up and showed out in support of the auspicious United Negro College Fund’s efforts to promote and extoll the virtues of just how important a cause it was. Many who attended were either directly or indirectly affected by the UNCF by …
Read More »‘Safe Harbor’ Red Carpet Premier Comes to Morrow Center in Atlanta
Sometimes the trendiest news is not fun but can be timely, informative and crucial at the same time. Such is the subject of human trafficking. Without citing statistics, you must know that in Atlanta alone, it is a huge problem concerning missing people – especially child abduction – and is especially discerning around major events time such as the Super …
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