

Visionary leadership: the launch of the VL Foundation
When it comes to the community, our nonprofits play an essential role. Ranging from awareness of community needs and areas of concerns...


A virtual way to connect with HBCU's and the college experience
College. Yes, the landscape is a little different given our now-normal. To varying degrees, even with some changes, there are some...


Seven seasons of delivering holiday hope and cheer: Divas and Dolls
In some circles, the number 7 represents the number of completion. However, when it comes to the efforts of Celebrity Source Tyressa Ty...


Melanated (Pearl) moves beyond the holiday
Today, November 26th (2020), marks the start of the late fall and pre-winter holiday season. However, during the current landscape...


Family Food Fest Atlanta - a virtual way to enjoy Father's Day
Since 2015, Family Food Fest Atlanta is a key staple in the city, especially when it comes to celebrating Father's Day. With a wide...


Sunday and Monday messages to and from our youth
Recent days are showing a renewed spirit of engagement and investment. Ranging from community and social issues to voter registration...


A call to action in Kennesaw: the response
Yesterday, June 4, 2020, I provided an advance article (click HERE for the article) on the protest taking place in downtown Kennesaw...


A call to action in Kennesaw
Finding your voice. Being informed. Being engaged. In recent days, there is an increase in public awareness and responses to social...


An initiative to support our essential workers, thanks to the CR Clothing Co./Charla Ruschelle
The current pandemic is clearly creating (in the words of the Dean of the Wake Forest University School of Divinity) a new normal. There...


Stewardship and solace every 2nd and 4th Friday thanks to What, Kechia?
What a difference a month makes. This time last month, I'm providing a recap of the playoff push of the Atlanta Gladiators (the ECHL...