Contrary to what commercials want you to believe, the holidays should not be one budget-busting, anxiety-filled event after another. Instead it should be about the…
As part of the festivities for the historic second inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 2013 Second Chances Gospel Concert and Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Washington, DC. The event will feature DC’s own veteran psalmist “The Minister John Butler,” gospel artists from the Capitol area and […]
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has announced his support for marriage equality. The mayor made the announcement on Twitter and through a press release. Mayor Kasim Reed Announces Support for Marriage Equality dlvr.it/2cvq4v — City of Atlanta, GA (@City_of_Atlanta) December 11, 2012 Mayor Reed’s announcement comes after he signed a resolution that supports the city’s lesbian, […]
During an interview with television personality/journalist Jacque Reid last week, civil rights activist Angela Davis announced a new campaign, “Bury the Ratchet,” aimed at improving the depictions of Black women in mainstream media. The “Bury the Ratchet” campaign specifically targets Black women who live right here in Atlanta, because of reality shows such as The […]
Chalk up another big win for Beyonce. The pop superstar has struck a deal with Pepsi for an estimated $50 million! “Pepsi embraces creativity and understands that artists evolve. As a businesswoman, this allows me to work with a lifestyle brand with no compromise and without sacrificing my creativity,” said Beyonce in an official statement. […]