Apparently, the BlackGirlMagic of Shonda Rimes’ TGIT is spilling into a meeting of the minds! Deadline reports that the paths of Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating will cross later in current seasons of both shows. Details are being kept under wraps, but Kerry Washington gave a hint on Instagram moments ago in a not so subtle message to Viola Davis. Both shows have […]
Posted inLife
Morehouse begins the year with a new President
A missed opportunity to attend Morehouse College as a student makes the reality of serving as the college’s 12th president much sweeter. Dr. David A. Thomas started his dream job at the all-male HBCU on Tue., Jan. 2, 2018. “Dr. Thomas is a nationally respected business educator and visionary leader with a support network that will bring […]
Posted inMore Headlines
Less than 1 ounce of marijuana leads to arrests of over 60 Georgia partygoers
At least 63 people were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana after police were unable to identify the actual owner of the drug stash found at a house party in Cartersville, Georgia, over the weekend. Cartersville police said they arrived at the party — billed as a lingerie-themed […]
Posted inSmall Business
Female Entrepreneur Haven Open For Business Closes
Atlanta’s female-driven co-working space and entrepreneur empowerment center Open For Business (OFB) has officially shut down. The decision to close the haven for female entrepreneurs came from the space’s owner, Atlanta-based businesswoman and public relations professional Nicole Garner-Scott. For over two years, OFB has served as the go-to hub for female business owners. Established in […]
Posted inNews
Keisha Lance Bottoms is sworn in as Atlanta’s new mayor
Keisha Lance Bottoms took the oath of office on Tue., Jan., 2, 2018, becoming the 60th mayor in the history of Atlanta, and just the second woman to hold the office. Bottoms was sworn in at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College. In her inaugural address, Bottoms promised […]
Posted inLife
Seven ‘Hip-Hop’ stars making America ‘woke’ again
The jury is out on whether hip-hop artists are making more political tracks in the era of Donald Trump or whether conscious rap — which has always been a defining component of the genre — is now in the forefront because people are experiencing an awakening and are more willing to listen. There was a […]
Posted inMore Headlines
Civil Rights resolutions for a better America in 2018
Will 2018 be the year when racism ends and America truly has liberty and justice for all? Why not? Crazier things have happened, even in 2017. For civil rights, it was a whipsaw year of mighty and momentous, sickening and sad events nationwide. Last year’s headlines should inspire, embolden and spur — if not downright […]
Posted inMore Headlines
Activist Erica Garner remembered for her relentless campaign for justice
Erica Garner, who became an activist for all who were wronged by the American justice system, died on Sat., Dec. 30. She was 27. A Twitter account associated with Erica Garner spoke of her compassion for humanity. CNN reported that her family is controlling the account. “When you report this you remember she was human: […]
Posted inLife
These 30 TV projects with black talent were announced in 2017. How many will we see on screen in 2018?
As 2017 comes to a close, we’ve compiled an exhaustive list of all the new projects that were announced to be in development this year. Note that this isn’t a list of all planned shows that were announced with black talent behind or in front of the camera, but a collection of the announcements that made a […]
Posted inNews
Kasim Reed announces $100M expansion of Piedmont Park
Kasim Reed made a major announcement on Fri., Dec. 28, the final press conference of term as mayor of Atlanta. Reed announced a massive expansion of Piedmont Park, with a hefty price tag of $100 million. The city has made agreements to buy approximately five acres of land around the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and […]