Gala

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 …

Grady Health System CEO John Haupert @GRADYCEO is the Health Award recipient for the 2018 Legendary Awards. The Arkansas native’s contribution to Grady’s Hospital was continuing assurance that everybody who needs care, gets the care and any health disparities don’t exist in Atlanta. – Joseph Walker, III     Retired Command Sergeant Major Jesse L. Andrews, Jr is humble about …

As all good things come to an end, it was a mixture of happiness and sadness as Atlanta’s 59th Mayor Kasim Reed passes the torch to newly elected Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms. It’s been a long 7-years that saw its share of ups-and-downs, but mostly the accomplishments that make his tenure extraordinary covers a wide gamut of community, political, economic and …

Once again, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) was out in force at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball in support for the national historically black colleges and universities, also known as HBCU’s.. What makes it especially notable is this will be outgoing Mayor Kasim Reed last, who also was the night’s host, and mayor-elect Keisha Lance-Bottoms first ball as …

One of the most fascinating things in life is what makes a legend, especially when the person who is considered as such grew up in the public spotlight of acting on television and in films. The person I’m referring to is Mr. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who started his career on the world famous television sitcom “The Cosby Show.” However, looking past …

Awards ceremonies can be an awesome experience, especially when you are the recipient. To be on the receiving end of being recognized for your passion and cumulative work is not to be taken lightly, so it then becomes a humbling experience when that call comes. When the Legendary Awards call came to Ms. Aungelique Proctor, she was both shocked and …

If leaders lead by example, then Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian is a prime example of the well-deserved Legendary Award. And, as a leader, he became the 2017 recipient of the Pioneer Award. A road well traveled, the Rev. Dr. Vivan has been through a lot and seen a lot in his 92-years of existence, blazing trails and taking names on …

  It’s the end of another year; that time when we make wish lists and make changes to our lives. Have you ever wondered what’s on other people’s wish lists? Those in power, or have made significant contributions to the city’s history or are considered celebrities in the fabric of Atlanta’s core are no different than you or I. Recently, …

  The way to end any year in Atlanta is at the Mayor’s Masked Ball, and this year more than an exception. Hosted by Mayor Kasim Reed and his wife Sarah-Elizabeth Langford Reed, it was as exciting and sophisticated as an event can be; Atlanta’s time to shine while helping out the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). This year, it …