Education

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 …

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 …

Devon Franklin, best-selling author, renowned preacher, producer and motivational speaker has a new book out titled “The Truth About Men.” Before you brush off this subject because you know it all, please know that this latest contribution to help men cope in a time of the #MeToo movement and life in general. At a recent public round-table book event, Devon …

One of the great things about who attends the HOPE Global Forum is the surprise meetings of some great minds. So, with no pun intended, a true “rocket” scientist was present and surprised many by what he actually does. Lonnie Johnson is the African-American engineer and inventor of the Super Soaker water gun, which has been among the world’s bestselling …

This year’s HOPE Global Forum annual meeting was timely and added not only inspiration but initiative and information for small business owners and entrepreneurs in general. The yearly event never fails to disappoint and is considered the global leader for financial dignity. So it’s not unusual to rub elbows with such luminaries as Bill Clinton, John Hope Bryant (founder, Chairman …

Consider this conference presented by Stormy Wellington as a great weekend of uplifting empowerment that’s not just women of color, but for all women. The purpose of “Girl Hold My Hand” was to bring women together from across the nation and present them with something to build their dreams on. If you know the name Stormy Wellington, you know of …

Michael Peterson appears to have it all – a doting wife, a loving family and a successful literary career – but, that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Michael’s wife, Kathleen, is found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase in their home in Durham, North Carolina. Michael claims it was a tragic accident.  …

It’s hard to believe the 2018 Bronner Brothers Hair Show has been around 71-years. That’s the news from James Bronner @IAMJAMESBRONNER, Senior Vice President, Trade Show Operations. He should know, as this family legacy has produced some of the most iconic and unique African-American hair shows in America. He’s been doing his job for the last 3-years. With the show …

“This is an amazing opportunity that doesn’t come around often…or easily. A surreal moment of excitement. Can I do this?” This was the reaction of Dr. David A. Thomas @PROFTHOMAS @MOREHOUSEPREZ when receiving the call advising he was the new 150-year-old institution’s 12th president. Which is pretty heady stuff for an educator that vows to move the HBCU further along …