Closing out in the QC: Day 3 of the ACC Kickoff concludes with a full day of conversation with the players and coaches making moves for the start of the 2026 season
July 17, 2026 concludes the ACC Kickoff (media week for college football in the ACC), but it gets all ready for the start of the regular season (August 29, 2026) and the potential stories to unfold on the field and beyond. After a good day the day before (click HERE to read our article), we have a full slate of players and teams to speak with as all are focused on their team-building and other moving parts as the start of the regular season is truly right around the corner.
Kickoff in the QC (Part 1): The ACC Kickoff brings head coaches, team reps (players), personnel, and more from the member schools to usher in the start of the 2026 season
The QC (Charlotte, NC, which is known as the Queen City) is the place to be July 15-17, 2026. The three day stretch makes the city and the ACC the epicenter of college football. As one of the Power-4 conferences, the ACC Kickoff is an invitational as all 17 member schools send their head coaches, player/team reps, and personnel to meet and greet with the local, regional, and national media. With the start of the season (Week 0) including matchups between Florida State and N
Setting up for a sensational summer evening: the North Fulton Alphas' White Affair provides support for their scholarship program in a sophisticated setting and style
Sunsets and rooftops are among the sights and scenes associated with the summer. And in the case of the North Fulton Alphas, their upcoming event captures this sophisticated setting and so much more. From their initial coming together on July 17, 2021 to the receipt of their formal charter on September 28, 2024, as one of the newer graduate chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the members of the North Fulton Alphas are making their presence felt in their service are
Wisdom builds a home, but understanding finishes it: the ongoing work of media presence and newly published author, Cheryl Taylor
Wisdom builds a home, but understanding finishes it. This sentiment is shared during our interview with Cheryl Taylor. The Trinidad and Tobago native and Tri-State (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut) resident notes this as a by-product of conversation with her mentor. It helps to use and apply the information at hand accordingly. And in this spirit. she does so as a presence in media and with her evolving and expanding her reach as a published author. Via her current me
A call for more transparency and reforms to protect the democratic process: the recent efforts of Congressman Hank Johnson and others in being more open, accountable, and restoration of voting access
To call the current landscape turbulent is an understatement. Given the myriad of concerns ranging from consumer protection (click HERE for our article) to the pending (when they come into effect on January 1, 2027) adverse impacts of legislation passed last summer (click HERE as we reported this prior to it reaching Congress), there's a considerable amount of items to attempt to take in, and this doesn't count the upcoming midterm (or any other local) elections. By the same
Sights, sounds, and scenes of seafood: the Seafood & Caribbean Festival provides a festive setting across the board
It's summer, and that means time outdoors enjoying an event or two. Even with the World Cup in town among other events, people still need a space to eat and greet, along with enjoying some cultural sights and sounds. Among those taking place, Underground Atlanta is the space and place for another edition of the Seafood & Caribbean Festival. Yesterday's all-day and mid-evening event (June 27, 2026 from 1-10pm EST) provides a central space for those enjoying some time in downt
Stand by what you are doing: our time with Dwyane Stovall of LUL Magazine goes beyond the media and delivers a powerful message
Delivering the message. Ranging from the media to the mail to a call or a conversation, a central concept is delivering the message. And in doing so in a creative, consistent, and sincere fashion, it can be the bridge-building and mind-shaping measure needed from building awareness to instilling confidence and so much more. And this is what Dwayne Stovall is all about. The Montgomery, AL native and Alabama A&M University alumnus has a 10-plus year track record of innovation
Free in the city: the Mayor's Office of Constituent Services and City Councilman Antonio Lewis collaborates with health related entities to host a free health and wellness awareness event
The month of June is important, and not just due to it being the official start of summer and other events. With it being Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a number of community and civic entities are hosting events as a way to not only have conversations on the importance of this health issue, but providing access to support and related resources for those in need. Of the events taking place this month, the upcoming health and wellness event via the Mayor's Office of Co
Join in: a visit to the Ronald McDonald House by way of the Atlanta Gladiators reminds all to put families at the heart of care
June 8, 2026 is seemingly like any other summer day in Metro-Atlanta, other than the temperature being a little more moderate to compliment the rain and humidity. As we travel along to our destination, our initial goal is to catch up with the Atlanta Gladiators (the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators); while it's their offseason, the team is still "on" as it comes to their community engagement. What we come away with is more than just engagement; it's a reminder
Men matter: in time for Men's Mental Health Month, the Hip Hop 4 Health event provides access to resources and community engagement
Health is wealth. This catchphrase is gaining traction as there's a growing awareness for the importance of one's health. And while there's an awareness regarding one's physical health, there's a growing understanding of the importance and relevance of one's mental health, especially when it comes to men. While mental health is important all year-round, the month of June takes on added importance as it's Men's Mental Health Month. Of a number of events taking place througho
