

It's time for 29. The upcoming anniversary celebration (29th) for Poplar Hill Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Avery Headd includes service and song to share in stewardship and service
Celebrations can set the stage for a fun and festive time. It's about reflection, acknowledgement, and feeding off the positive energy...


The 2nd annual Pearly Awards: sharing positive stories of impact of the Divine 9 and beyond
We all have a story to tell. When it comes to the Divine 9 (the collective of Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities), one such...


Do and share what "U" do: a collaborative community network event at Black Dot Cultural Center & Bookstore
Collaboration, not competition. This adage is one a number of businesses and related entities incorporate as part of the way they conduct...


A Day to Dream and embrace the call for constructive change: the MLK Day/Service via Poplar Hill Missionary Baptist Church (Buford, GA)
On Monday, January 15, 2024, a number of people make the day a day on and not a day off. As part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ,...


Living history making part of the Dream a reality: Poplar Hill Missionary Baptist Church's Martin Luther King Jr's Day of Service program featuring guest speaker Norcross Mayor Craig Newton
January 15, 1929 is a day many remember. It is the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, whose efforts related to civil rights and...


A driving force in DeKalb County Public Schools: the district receives $20 million in Federal Grants for electric and lower emissions buses via the Investing in America Agenda
January 8, 2024 is more than the first day of the week for students, faculty, staff, and the DeKalb County Public School community. ...


Something "Nu"; the Nu Psi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc's virtual event to support Sheltering Grace via Project Cradle Care
Greater Service, Greater Progress is the philosophical approach in which all members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. incorporate when...

Part 2: a look back at 2023 as we look ahead to 2024
It's almost 2024! Part 1 of our series (click HERE to read the article) provides our take on our top stories of the year. In selecting...


A look back at 2023 as we look ahead to 2024: our first half recap (part 1 of the series)
A look back. What makes the end of one year what it is comes down to looking where we started and seeing where we are. In 2023, we are...


The 10th year of making sure every little girl around the world has a doll for Christmas: the continued impact of #DivasandDolls
2013 is the year it all starts. Celebrity host, brand manager, author, and cancer survivor Tyressa Ty's response to a little girl's need...