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2nd Annual "Feed the Family" Thanksgiving Event in Honor of Bobby Brown Jr.

Hosted by The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House and Simply Wholesome In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House, a non-profit Domestic Violence Safe Haven founded by Grammy award-winning R&B entertainer Bobby Brown and entrepreneur phenom Alicia Etheredge-Brown in 2015, has joined forces with Simply Wholesome to

By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read

Culture

Top 5 accessories to make the most of your tailgating season

The time is finally here to dust off the jerseys, wrangle up the crew and get ready for football season. But first — the tailgate. From providing shade, space and support to firing up the grill, RealTruck is here to share its favorite truck accessories to make the most of your

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

The BLK WomenEqual Pay Day 2023 Conference

GET Cities is excited to announce their partnership with Fem Equity for the BLK Women Equal Pay Day Conference. This one-day, public event is a jam-packed affair for Black women and other women of color who are early in their career, ready to scale their career, and/or changing careers.

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Everyday Community

The Diva Foundation Unveils Documentary “Unexpected”

Last week, Emmy award-winning actor, author, singer, philanthropist, and community activist Sheryl Lee Ralph, along with The DIVA Foundation, will unveil the new documentary short “Unexpected” at the 2023 Essence Film Festival in New Orleans. The documentary short, produced by Ralph and directed by Zeberiah Newman, follows Masonia Traylor and

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

C-Murder Teams Up with Ben Crump and NAACP President to Push for Freedom

Corey Miller, also known as C-Murder, is renewing his efforts to secure his release from the Louisiana Department of Corrections, where he has been serving a life sentence since 2009 for the murder of 16-year-old Steve Thompson in 2002. Miller's latest push for freedom includes enlisting the help

By Victor Flavius • 1 min read

C Murder's Fight Continues With Hunger Strike and a Call to Action.

For more than two decades, fans of recording artist C Murder have been fighting for his release from prison. In his prime, C Murder (real name Corey Miller) was a rising star in the music industry, until he was accused of murder and convicted by a jury in 2003. The

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Everyday Community

Born to Lead, Raised to Succeed

Who is Michel Sproles Michel Sproles was born in Harbor City and was raised in Compton, L.A. She lived in a full, merry house together with her parents and siblings. Little Michel spent much of her free time playing around with pals, and she loved racing with other kids

By Victor Flavius • 4 min read

Everyday Community

NYPD Officer Admits He Played a Role in the Murder of Malcolm X

Retired NYPD officer Raymond Wood details the disgusting role he played with the NYPD and FBI in the murder of Malcolm X. Sometimes you know something is true, but don’t quite have all of the evidence to prove it. Of course the NYPD and FBI colluded together in the

By Victor Flavius • 1 min read

Greenwood Continues to Add Black Women to Leadership with Hiring of Lynn Tillman-Cherry, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer

Lynn Tillman-Cherry, a payments industry veteran and fintech industry leader, has joined Greenwood as Chief Compliance and Risk Officer. Lynn Cherry began her banking career at Wachovia (now Wells Fargo). In 1998, after completing the Bank Card Services Management Training Program, she moved into the debit and prepaid card verticals

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Atlanta Dream Center Renamed “Frontline Response” To Reflect Growth and Mission

Anti-Sex Trafficking, Homelessness Rescue, and Youth Prevention Organization Will Expand Services and Nationwide Reach from New Atlanta Headquarters in 2021 Frontline Response, formerly Atlanta Dream Center, has been on the frontlines rescuing and restoring thousands of victims of sex trafficking, homelessness, and exploitation since 2003. In recent years, the faith-based

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Jasmin Hall becomes first Black President of the Inland Empire Utilities Agency

Two elections held in the last three months have placed San Bernardino County resident Jasmin Hall in a position where she wields the most influence among a handful of African Americans serving in California water industry leadership roles. Late last year, Hall’s colleagues elected her the first African American

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

Maximizing Family Time

5 tips for spending more time with loved ones Now as much as ever, close family ties can make a significant impact on young lives. Constantly emerging technology sometimes limits personal interaction, while many school-age children experience unprecedented stress levels. Building strong connections with trusted adults can give kids a

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read