17040-intro-image JANUARY ISSUE 8 Ways to Live Healthier in 2025 The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers to conclude that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) will continue to rise. By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
BED2000_0101_002022-8996_ALIVECOVERAGE Daymond John inspires economic empowerment with 2025 Black Entrepreneurs Day Shark Tank Star and business mogul Daymond John hosted his 5th annual Black Entrepreneurs Day last night live at the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta. The 5th annual event welcomed thousands of guests onsite, streamed to millions at home. Celebrating Black business the event also awarded three Black owned businesses By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
BED2022_1022_165652-3074_ALIVECOVERAGE The Power of Community: Why Black Entrepreneurs Day Matters Now More Than Ever *Courtesy Black Entrepreneurs Day By Victor Flavius • 6 min read
Copy of Website Post-3 Music Interscope Geffen A&M Records Launch Year-Long HBCU Initiative Today, Interscope Geffen A&M Records announced an ambitious initiative that will deepen the bond between the label and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provide support to these institutions, which have played a vital role in the careers of a number of the label’s artists and By Victor Flavius • 3 min read
video covers for post Fight Night Review: Lia Keonna’s Must-See Take on Peacock’s Action-Packed Series Lia Keonna delivers an electrifying Popcorn & Playlist review of Peacock’s Fight Night, a series that brings underground fighting to life with thrilling intensity. In this review, she dives into the gritty storyline, hard-hitting performances, and adrenaline-pumping fight scenes that make this show a knockout. Lia dissects the plot’ By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
Copy of Website Post-2 Advocate Angola Prisoners demand Basic Human Rights through Labor Strike Inmates to begin nationwide strike to protest conditions in correctional facilities A growing wave of protests by inmates and advocates has swept through correctional facilities across the United States. The inmates are implementing labor and hunger strikes aimed at addressing systemic abuse and inhumane conditions. The strikes include Angola Prison By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Copy of Website Post Kennedy Embarks on Her Journey to Compete in a National Pageant: Sponsor Her Dream and Amplify iKonic’s Impact. We are thrilled to announce that Kennedy Holts has been selected to compete in the prestigious National Pageant this November 2024. This year, you have the opportunity to become a sponsor for Kennedy as she embarks on this remarkable journey. By sponsoring Kennedy, you will play a pivotal role in By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
HIP HOP Caspa Clark: From the Streets of Providence to Building Noice Recordz Growing up in the Southside Providence Rhode Island Housing Authority projects, Caspa Clark faced more than his share of challenges. At just 17, Caspa Clark made a bold decision to run away from the group home he had been placed in, which led to a stint in lock-up. It didn’ By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
maxresdefault Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2024 Festival Honors The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) proudly announces its 2024 Festival Honors, to take place on Sunday, October 20 at Balboa Bay Resort in conjunction with Variety 10 Actors to Watch. This year’s honorees attending the Festival Honors event include Nicolas Cage (“Longlegs”) will receive the Icon Award, By Victor Flavius • 9 min read
Marcellus-Williams-photo-e1719495846955-1536x921 "The Case of Marcellus Williams: Justice Delayed or Denied?" Marcellus Williams was convicted for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a former reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who was stabbed 43 times in her home during a robbery. Despite Williams’ insistence on his innocence and concerns over the evidence used against him, including the lack of his DNA By Victor Flavius • 4 min read
Naomi Raine The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards Unveils Second Round of Performers The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has revealed the second round of artists performing at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Anike, Anne Wilson, CAIN, Chandler Moore joining Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Tye Tribbett, and a special multilingual performance of “Holy Forever” from Brian and Jenn Johnson, By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
unnamed-2 Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri announces new student internship at Ideas Festival Emory Jermaine Dupri, a Grammy Award winner, Atlanta native, and founder of So So Def Recordings, announced an exciting new internship for Emory students during the keynote session of the inaugural Ideas Festival on Sept. 20. The internship will provide two undergraduate students with an opportunity to work with Dupri and By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
