Gerrielle Stafford is the mother of a 3-year-old daughter and a student in nursing school at Resurrection University in Chicago. During the day, she is working for one of the largest hospitals in Chicago, and at night she is studying
Inspired by Colin Kaepernick’s on-field protests against police brutality, Tommia Dean joined the peaceful movement while cheerleading at Kennesaw State University. In 2017, Dean and four other cheerleaders kneeled during the national anthem at a college football game. As a
[jwplayer IvUnA9AS] Tommia Dean, a former cheerleader at Kennesaw State University, explains why it was important for her to take a knee during a college football game and how her actions were a pivotal moment for the African-American community. Dean
Name: DJ RootsQueen City: Atlanta Current venues: “Rude Girl Radio,” which broadcasts live from Digital Dope studios on My Turn Radio, NYE at the Westin Downtown Atlanta, and at the Masquerade for the Coalition DJs 12-year anniversary. Style/Genre: Trap, dancehall, open format
Throughout 2019, a number of hip-hop’s biggest recording artists and cultural influencers have tested their talents outside of the studio and away from their roaring fans. As we close out this decade, 2019 saw some of them put pen to
The holidays are right around the corner. Christmas trees are being decorated, the weather is changing, and festive holiday outfits are being readied to get into the cheerful spirit. As you head to the nail salon this year, choose a
Some teachers only teach, but others are in the profession to impact lives. For Christopher Hinton, he is impacting his students’ lives daily. In 2005, Hinton initially started working at the Summit Academy OIC as a part-time math instructor. After
Neil Martinez-Belkin is no stranger to the music industry. The hip-hop community has always had an impact on his life. Martinez-Belkin went from working as the music editor at one of the top hip-hop magazines, XXL, to writing the life
Social media has made its mark in this new era of dating. From singles sliding into each other’s DMs on Facebook and Instagram, to sending signs of affection through text messages, millennials‘ flirting habits are constantly expanding through the use
Jolon Martin serves as the district brand manager for the National Distributing Company and is providing liquor, wine, and alcohol to establishments across Atlanta. Martin’s focus is on the multicultural sector of clubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants in Atlanta. Using
Atlanta artists from several genres of music came home for the holidays to put on a concert few will forget. Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Coca-Cola hosted the Marquee Moments Home for the Holidays Concert on Dec. 5, 2019.
If something doesn’t exist, create it. That’s exactly what David Cabello did. After only three semesters at Shippensburg University, Cabello and his twin brother, Aaron, dropped out of college. Natives of Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, the twins moved to Philadelphia, hoping
The bases are fully loaded for high school senior Jerry Clark Jr. as he gears up and prepares for college baseball. Clark is currently attending Wilson Academy in Lithonia, Georgia. Continuing to pursue his passion for baseball, he received offers
Nominations for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards were released Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, and fans of rappers DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion are upset that neither is up for the prize for “Best New Artist.” Both have had success this
There will be times when at the end of the day, you take inventory of what you accomplished and wish that you could have been more proactive and more productive. Follow these steps every morning to help you achieve as
Cipherella is an up-and-coming independent artist currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The Tuscaloosa, Alabama, native released her new single, “Petty,” on Oct. 21. The cut calls out herself and others for engaging in petty acts. She is now working
Lance Robertson is a man who wears many hats, from entrepreneur to community leader. He is the co-founder and president of Amerigreen Organics Co., a limited liability company headquartered in New Mexico that was established earlier this year as a
Just the mention of the name of Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford and students lower their heads, visibly heartbroken about her tragic death. While working to carry on with their classes and daily lives, many students on the campus
Opening doors for future leaders and making history at LeMoyne-Owen College, Andrea Miller, Ph.D., became the first woman to serve as president at the post-secondary institution. She executed the responsibilities of the office from September 2015 to September 2019. The
It’s officially the holiday season, and Keshia Knight Pulliam is definitely in the Christmas spirit. Saturday, Nov. 9, Pulliam starred in the new Lifetime movie, “Radio Christmas.” Premiering at 8 p.m. eastern time, “Radio Christmas” is featured throughout the station’s
