

Team building. Both Norfolk State and Chicago State (in its inaugural year of football) are setting the stage for this Saturday (September 26, 2026) and beyond
Team building. Team chemistry. Team culture. Tradition. Making history. These are terms we typically read and hear about when it comes to a myriad of fields, including college sports and specifically, college football. This Saturday, September 26, 2026 (at 6pm CST at SeatGreek Stadium), fans of the game of football can see how 2 teams are setting the stage for a potentially successful season and beyond, ranging from the wins and losses to simply building a foundation for


Listen completely. The work of Dr. Konyka Dunson as her work through The Dialogue Center develops communication tools for impactful social change
Communication matters. Despite the tempestuous nature of different elements in the current landscape, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a measure of generating understanding which can lead to improved problem-solving and beyond. With steady engagement, utilization of best and better practices, and an immersion in styles and processes with documented results, positive changes can come, be it in an organization, business, nonprofit, or other entity. A


Life enforcement: the life-impacting work of Dr. Sam Bennett
Enforcing positive principles in the classroom and beyond can be a positive for people across the board. And when it comes to Dr. Sam Bennett, his influence is an example of what can be, especially when it comes to leaving a positive footprint in the lives of students and communities he's charged to serve. In our recent conversation with him, we truly learn a tremendous amount about his life journey and to put it simply, how he got here. In our opening segment, we learn more


Preparation creates possibilities: the potential provided via the work of Scholarship Education Outreach
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


Debut of Year 2: The Deacs continue to be "Built in the Dark" and come to light with a 38-16 win on Opening Night
Preview (Akron Zips vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons) It's Labor Day Weekend and it's more than just a holiday weekend. It's the start of college football and on September 3, 2026 (7pm EST kickoff at Allegacy Financial Stadium), the Akron Zips (Mid-American Conference) visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Atlantic Coast Conference) as their seasons commence. Coming off a 5-7 overall record (4-4 in conference), the Zips look to get back into bowl game contention along with making


Go "fourth" with hope. The 4th annual Week of H.O.P.E. Awards via Congressman Hank Johnson recognizes local nonprofits and their community impact
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 sweeter 16. The 16th Annual Bowl-A-Thon for Sickle Cell via Savvy Affairs steps up to "strike out" the health hurdle with expended efforts.
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


The return of the Glads. The team's 2026-27 season opening press conference pulls a blast from the past as they look to build on last season's positive moves
August 20, 2026 at 6pm EST is a reminder of how close Opening Night is for the Atlanta Gladiators (October 17, 2026). Building off a 2025-26 season which results in the team's first playoff appearance in 4 years, the team's press conference at the Gas South District is full of energy and excitement. In fact, additional seats have to setup given the presence of the team's season ticket holders, individual game attendees, and the media. During the press conference, a welcome i


All in on the ALMA Film Festival. After its debut in the Dominican Republic, the next phase ensures in Atlanta September 30-October 4, 2026
When we last spoke with Anthony Page (click HERE to read our article), he's just coming off the launch of the ALMA Film Festival. With a successful endeavor in the Dominican Republic (and a return March 12-21, 2027), there's plenty to build upon as it makes its impact in the creative arts and beyond. And speaking of, Atlanta is the site for the upcoming installment of the series (September 30-October 4, 2026). Our follow up conversation with Mr. Page not only sheds light on


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
























