A big benefit. The SEL Foundation's Bow-ties and Big Hats brings out an eventful evening affair in raising funds to support its community programming
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)
Expanding the Winner's Circle. With a record number of nonprofits supported, the Alphas of Atlanta and the #AlphaDerbyWeekend leaves a larger footprint in Metro-Atlanta communities.
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
Always in style. The work of Styletainment encompasses fashion, the arts, celebrating women who are breast cancer survivors, community, and A Place Called Love
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
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
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
Join in: a visit to the Ronald McDonald House by way of the Atlanta Gladiators reminds all to put families at the heart of care
June 8, 2026 is seemingly like any other summer day in Metro-Atlanta, other than the temperature being a little more moderate to compliment the rain and humidity. As we travel along to our destination, our initial goal is to catch up with the Atlanta Gladiators (the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Nashville Predators); while it's their offseason, the team is still "on" as it comes to their community engagement. What we come away with is more than just engagement; it's a reminder
Men matter: in time for Men's Mental Health Month, the Hip Hop 4 Health event provides access to resources and community engagement
Health is wealth. This catchphrase is gaining traction as there's a growing awareness for the importance of one's health. And while there's an awareness regarding one's physical health, there's a growing understanding of the importance and relevance of one's mental health, especially when it comes to men. While mental health is important all year-round, the month of June takes on added importance as it's Men's Mental Health Month. Of a number of events taking place througho
Restoration: Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, along with Representative Hank Johnson, call on Bank of America to restore consumer protections and legal rights
At a time where the political landscape is relatively questionable, one of the entities who feels the brunt of said activity is the actual consumer. Along with well documented concerns related to transportation (in the form of gas prices being about 40% higher than this time in 2025 - you may click HERE to learn more), protecting the consumer (and general public) is a clear and present issue. Last fall (click HERE to read our article from the September 15, 2025 community eng
10 years strong: via Life After the Rain and related programming, Shenita Connally and related efforts provide support and more to the widow and widower community
The weekend of June 20-21, 2026 is meaningful given it's part of the celebration of the Junteenth holiday along with leading into the official (per the actual calendar) start of summer. For Life After the Rain via Shenita Connally and those supported by the organization's efforts, the weekend means something else (in a good way). It's a weekend to not only build on the programming and access to resources provides for those who are widows, widowers, and their supporters, but
A sound series of summer events: the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. sets the stage for a sensational summer
Typically during the summer months, a number of Divine 9 organizations (the collective of historically and predominantly Black fraternities and sororities) use the summer for a time to pause and refresh to gear up for their programming during the fall and related times of the year. While duly noted, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is among those taking a different approach with a balance of social and community engagement during this ke
