Post-media week: the ACC releases its preseason awards as the focus for all teams shifts to the start of the season along with some keys to potential success for the 2026 football season
During the ACC Kickoff (July 15-17, 2026), nearly 190 members of the media make their way to Charlotte, NC to partake of the opportunity to speak with the member institutions' head coaches and 3 player representatives (click HERE to read our Day 2 coverage article). It's a way to engage with the teams said outlets typically cover along with speaking with those they may not get to do so on as consistent a basis (click HERE to read our Day 3 coverage article). Part of the medi
Don't snooze on Linen & Blues: hosted by the Xi Chi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. supports the 50 for 50 Sigma Scholarship Foundation, Inc. with summertime style
The summer is a season to step up and out in style. And on August 15, 2026 (from 6-11pm), the Xi Chi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. does so with their summertime signature event, Linen & Blues. The event takes place at Guardian Works, allowing for an indoor/outdoor setting in the city for a day of sun, music, and style. Along with the musical stylings of The Band Smoke and the 1's and 2's expertise and excellence of DJ Genius, Chris Cornell, the "Experience
The battle beyond the ice. Karen Zehner's work in the game of hockey and her new release "Battle by Battle" covers battles within and beyond what takes place on the ice
There's a story within the story and a battle within the battle. And then there's the ongoing work of those who are able to cover, see, and share accordingly. One of our peers who does so related to the game of hockey is Karen Zehner. The Maine native and Pennsylvania-raised media presence covers her share of ground in and outside the game of hockey. By the same token, her love and passion for the game leads to opportunities within sports media, specifically covering the ga
When HBCU's UNITE: the 5th edition of the UNCF conference focuses on enhancing the transformational nature of said institutions while addressing the challenge of the day
It is a challenge to have unity without community. However, from a historical and contemporary standpoint, HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) are more than up to the challenge given their ongoing legacy of being a unifying presence within the immediate and greater community. Coinciding with this includes the efforts of the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in providing support and access opportunities for students and their member institutions, opportunitie
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
