Seminars

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 …

“If you can conceive it and believe it, you can achieve it.” – Jesse Jackson Job creation and financial growth are marketable in all facets of industry. Including and especially the wide industry of sports and entertainment. That was a topic the HOPE Global Forum tackled during its annual summit in Atlanta. Though you may think it an odd pairing …

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 …

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 …

  https://youtu.be/EmQMyIbBVcs   GIANTS kicked off its Atlanta press and promotional tour with a special AUC screening hosted by Morehouse College Cinema, Television, & Emerging Media Studies Program (CTEMS) in partnership with Morehouse Safe Space organization. The evening started with an welcome delivered by Dr. Stephane Dunn, director of the Morehouse CTEMS program, before introducing GIANTS producer Takara Joseph and James Bland, creator and star of the series, to energize the …

Rapper. Musician. Actor. Producer. Businessman. Philanthropist. Father. Friend. Husband. Animal Lover. Icon. These are the many titles given to just one man. Now, add Advocate to the growing list of a accomplishments for Big Boi. Although Antwan André Patton, also known worldwide as Big Boi, has been involved with kids around the Atlanta area for 10-11 years with his Big …

    Spelman College hosted a College Arts and Entertainment Summit on Thursday October 27, 2016.  135 Street Agency managing partner Saptosa Foster shared a personal story on her perseverance as a public relations professional.  She also spoke on the importance on “Black Hollywood”.  The panel was moderated by Fonzworth Bently, producer and host of MTV’s From G’s to Gents and also …

Emmy award winning host Tony Harris attended the “Hate In America” reception at the National Association of Black Journalist (NABJ) & National Association of Hispanic Journalist (NAHJ) convention in Washington D.C.  He spoke exclusively to Tall Boy about the show, some of the challenges he has faced and some of his most memorable stories he has covered. Harris is a B.A. …

Comedian & radio personality Thomas Miles aka Nephew Tommy gave us a backstage pass to the Prudential seminar with Pastor Terrance & Torsha Johnson, Rob Riley, & Chrisette Michelle.  Tommy spoke to us how on how he partnered with Prudential. Pastor Johnson gave tips on relationships and keeping a healthy financial relationship with their mates. Prudential Financial, Inc. is an …