Doing good, but doing it greater...

With the 2026-27 academic year in full swing, many a student is navigating the workload from classes, extracurriculars, jobs, and just about anything else which is part of a young adult's existence and being. By the same token, for high school seniors, it hits differently. Ranging from taking note of their transcripts to testing, creating their resumes (of jobs, clubs, and related endeavors), and other aspects of the post-high school process (i.e. college or related educatio

Hope. In and of itself, the word carries a tremendous amount of meaning. Ranging from encouragement to optimism, it's about what can be regarding the greater good and making the communities in which we live, work, and play just a little better than the day before. In this spirit, along with the workshops conducted for nonprofits related to grant-writing, Congressman Hank Johnson's office hosts its Week of H.O.P.E Awards (Helping Other People Elevate). This momentous occasio

A number of people have likely heard the phrase "health is wealth". Be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, when one's health is in order, so can so many other aspects of our day-to-day existence. However, there are some serious health hurdles which impact our existence, and among them is Sickle Cell (which does not always get the attention or resources allocated relative to other health challenges). However, one such entity who uses their platform to build awareness and s

There are those who have their sights set on September. Ranging from the Labor Day holiday to scenes on Saturdays and Sundays given the onset of football season to a change in the weather given the advent of autumn, September is a special month. And in this spirit, the SEL Foundation is setting the stage with its signature event focused on a sound setting in support of its community endeavors. As in previous years (click HERE for an article on one of their previous editions)

There's no place like being in the Winner's Circle. This is a key part of the mission and mantra of the Alphas of Atlanta, a 501c3 (nonprofit) comprised of members of the Metro-Atlanta graduate chapters. Since its inception in 2015, the #AlphaDerbyWeekend, which is their Kentucky Derby themed signature event, evolves with its programming and reach. From its inception as a 2-day event (2015-16) to a 3-day event (2017) and beyond, including this year's event (as it marks thei

When substance is your style, it remains relevant. An example of this is the work of Missouri, the creative leader behind Styletainment, along with the groundbreaking work they are doing in fashion, the creative and performing arts, the celebration of women who are breast cancer survivors, and with the efforts behind A Place Called Love, a means of enhanced advocacy for women who are living with and through breast cancer while battling homelessness. During our recent conversa

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

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

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

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