Preach, Pray, LOVE — Inside D’Angela Proctor’s Power Move for Black Cinema

Culture Conversation

Carmen Simmons: The Woman Behind the Empire Finally Speaks

For many in Atlanta’s media and cultural scene, Carmen Simmons has long been a familiar yet somewhat elusive force, a woman whose fingerprints are on countless creative movements, artist developments, and behind the scenes breakthroughs that have shaped the city’s entertainment landscape for decades. As the founder of

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Culture Conversation

Rising Into His Own: Marcus Scribner Steps Into Boston Blue

For most of us, Marcus Scribner will forever be Andre “Junior” Johnson Jr., the lovable, socially aware, occasionally awkward son of Dre and Bow on Black-ish. We quite literally watched him grow up before our eyes. Beginning the series at just 13 years old, Scribner matured alongside the show’s

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

Culture

Celebrating Juneteenth: William 'Bam' Sparks and Culture Wireless Make Technology a Commodity for Black Empowerment

After 2020 the US experienced a brief moment of conscious awakening after the shame of the televised murder of George Floyd. That isolated moment of accountability resulted in the country embracing Juneteenth as a national holiday. Although the Black community acknowledged the recognition, Juneteenth was a holiday celebrated internally within

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 4 min read

I Just Don’t Jive With the War in Iran

“We want all Black men to be exempt from military service. We believe that Black people should not be forced to fight in the military service to defend a racist government that does not protect us. We will not fight and kill other people of color in the world who,

By Stone E. Mims • 5 min read

Events

Brandy Norwood Receives Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Cementing a Legacy That Transcends Generations

In a moment that felt both long overdue and perfectly timed, Brandy Norwood was honored today with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a milestone in a career that has helped shape the sound, style, and storytelling of modern R&B. Family, friends, industry peers, and

By Kevin Nelson • 3 min read

Events

Glitz & Girlpower Marks a Powerful Atlanta Debut With Its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience

Glitz & Girlpower brought its signature celebration of excellence to Atlanta for the very first time, commemorating its 10th Anniversary Awards Experience with a powerful evening at the iconic Delta Flight Museum. The milestone moment marked the platform’s first major awards experience outside of Miami, signaling an exciting new

By Victor Flavius • 3 min read

Shalamar Featuring Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel and Carolyn Griffey: Timeless Legends Still Inspiring the World Stage

Few groups have managed to transcend generations with the same level of style, soul, and staying power as Shalamar. With a legacy rooted in classic hits and unforgettable performances, the iconic trio Howard Hewett, Jeffrey Daniel, and Carolyn Griffey continues to prove that true artistry only gets better with time.

By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read

Sue Johnson, Executive Director of NIA Cultural Center, Inspires Community with Star-Studded Juneteenth Gospel Celebration

This Juneteenth, Sue Johnson, Executive Director of the NIA Cultural Center, continues to shine a national spotlight on Galveston, Texas with the 5th Annual Emancipation Gospel Celebration Concert. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the historic 1894 Grand Opera House will transform from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM into

By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read

Events

Fragrance, Friendship, and Brown Sugar Babes

There are moments that feel curated, and then there are moments that feel called, spaces that don’t just gather women but hold them, soften them, remind them of who they are beneath the titles, the responsibilities, and the expectations, and Brown Sugar Babe’s Fragrance & Friendship launch was

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 7 min read