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 …
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First Annual State of Hip-Hop Conference Addresses Key Issues In The Industry
In what promises to be the first of its kind to address key issues within the Hip-Hop community and industry, the 1st annual State of Hip-Hop Conference was held recently in Atlanta and was off to a great start in bringing together key and pedestrian participants. Even if you were not connected to the industry, you attended as a part …
Read More »Chris Tucker and John Hope Bryant Lighten Up the ‘Hope Global Forum’
“The opposite of positive relationship capital is if you hang around nine broke people, you’ll be the tenth. If you hang around nine engineers, you’ll be the tenth.” Comedian and entrepreneur Chris Tucker has a handle on finances. John Hope Bryant @JOHNHOPEBRYANT can hold his own comedically. It’s an odd juxtaposition considering they are good friends, so maybe it’s through …
Read More »It’s Christmas Wish List Time at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball for 2018
The difference between a wish-list and a resolution? It’s what you want to happen (wish list) as opposed what will not happen (resolution). With that in mind, we wanted to have a little fun and asked some of the Who’s Who of Atlanta at the 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball what was on their Christmas wish list. The answers ranged …
Read More »Atlanta Inaugurates 60th Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms with Support and Pride of City Politicians and Celebrities
It’s a done deal. Keisha Lance-Bottoms has entered the race, won and now is the 60th mayor to serve the city of Atlanta, GA. It’s a fitting end to an often-contemptuous race of 10-candidates but the creme-de-la-crème has risen to the top. Atlanta is continuing to make history with a 4th generation Atlantean, who promises to unite the city by …
Read More »Accomplishments and Accolades Abound For Outgoing Mayor Kasim Reed at 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball
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 …
Read More »Atlanta’s Who’s Who Share Importance of 34th Annual Mayor’s Masked
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 …
Read More »Keisha Lance Bottoms Exclusive & Atlanta Mayoral Candidates Speak Aspirations and Agenda on Election Night
Hopes. Dreams. Promises. These aspirations are part of what goes into and comes out of a political campaign. And with 10 candidates vying for the office of Atlanta’s next mayor, there were more than a few aspirations given to the citizens of this great city. Aspirations are something you would like to have happen in your future. Some aspirations might …
Read More »Atlanta Mayoral race is noteworthy for candidates and issues
It’s coming down to the wire and it’s time to make a decision. The 2018 Atlanta Mayoral race is not only crowded with 11-candidates, but the issues are as diverse and timely as the day is long. By now, you heard the stories, read the headlines and probably lived through the most vibrant and often times contentious 7-years under Kasim …
Read More »Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian is 2017 Legendary Award recipient and still vocal
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 …
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