Legacy building, as well as fighting and living for something greater: #2TheLeftPlay
When I note a direction to go (to the left in this case), I'm not referring to the political landscape. I'm referring to a certain...
A little "x"-tra: the current and future work of Taylor X
Last November (click HERE to read the previous article), I had the pleasure of speaking with the Nashville-based artist Taylor X. With...
20 years and carrying the Torch: A Blaque celebration
When anyone takes time to celebrate, there's multiple reasons why. For some, it's about longevity or productivity, or just having a...
6 consecutive years of making the 6th month of the year Red Hot
Now that Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, summer is unofficially/officially here. Yes, we realize based on the calendar the...
They have 5 on it: the 5th annual #AlphaDerbyWeekend presented by Toyota, hosted by the Alphas of A
In the summer of 2014, the Alphas of Atlanta, a collective of members from the eight graduate chapters (based in Atlanta, East...
There and back today (April 16, 2019).
For those who are fans of the Lord of the Rings, I am sure a few of you are familiar with the title of Bilbo Baggins' book "There and...
#Theshoefits
Artistry in hip-hop comes in many ways, shapes, and forms. Sometimes, it's the content. At times, it's the production. And at times,...
Advocacy and access to opportunity through pageantry (Miss Black America and more)
Coming off impressive wins at the Ms US World Pageant and Ms World NOWSA (National Organization for Women's Safety Awareness), some...
The heart of a lion: the work of Charisma Mufasa
If you lay down and stay down, you never had it in you in the first place. This is how Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Charisma Mufasa...
The Power of Influence Awards: red carpet edition
Friday, February 1, 2019 is more than just the last day of the work week and the first day of the weekend. And it's not just about the...
