Why getting an MBA through The Consortium is freedom

Freedom means many things to many people. For some, it’s the ability to make their own choices. For others, it’s the opportunity to build wealth, create change, and leave a legacy. For those who pursue an MBA through The Consortium

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7 reasons an MBA from The Consortium changes Black lives

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, a pioneer in the field, has been reshaping the landscape of business leadership for almost six decades. It’s not just a nonprofit, But a vibrant coalition of 23 top-tier business schools and 80-plus

Sacred sounds: Honoring the legacy of Alice Coltrane

Get ready for a full day of deep dives and fresh perspectives honoring the legendary Alice Coltrane. Artists, scholars, and musicians—including Courtney Bryan, Timothy Anne Burnside, Erin Christovale, Lauren Du Graf, Harmony Holiday, Robin D.G. Kelley, Cauleen Smith, and Aja

Why the film ‘Sinners’ has cinema lovers trippin’

Ryan Coogler’s latest project, Sinners, is a pulse-pounding, Southern-set horror film starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. Set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta during the fall of 1932, the period thriller unfolds

Tyler Perry’s ‘Beauty in Black’ – A tale of entanglements

Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” is a gripping and emotionally charged drama that explores the intersections of hardship, ambition, and unexpected entanglements. With Perry’s signature storytelling style, the series seamlessly weaves together the lives of two women from vastly different

Black heroines: Inspirational documentaries now streaming

March is National Women’s History Month, and as we celebrate the achievements of women across industries, we must take time to honor the Black heroines whose legacies continue to inspire and impact generations. These women, from civil rights icons to

SWAC Men’s Basketball championship decided in final seconds

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)’s 2025 Starry SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by Buick winner: Alabama State Hornets clinch first SWAC title since 2011 The Alabama State Hornets are back on top. In a hard-fought battle, Alabama State edged past

SWAC Women’s Basketball championship 2025

2025 SWAC Women’s Basketball Tournament, presented by Buick, thrills The Southern Jaguars are back on top. With a dominant 64-44 victory over Alcorn State at the Gateway Center Arena at College Park (GA) on Saturday, March 16, Southern clinched its

Lisa Young Alston, daughter of Andrew Young, dies at 67

Lisa Young Alston, daughter of former Atlanta Mayor and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, her family announced. She was 67. In a statement to the press, the Young and Alston families expressed their gratitude

Pi Day: Celebrating brilliant black women mathematicians

Happy Pi Day! Cheers to black female mathematicians. Today, March 14 (3/14), marks the annual celebration because the date represents the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (pi), approximately 3.14159. The history of Pi Day dates back to

Kamala Harris

Is Kamala Harris the next California governor?

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is mapping out her next steps in politics and setting a timeline for making a major decision about her future. After last November’s election loss to now-President Donald Trump, Harris is seriously considering a 2026

Why is a Southern University band member dead after ritual?

Southern University and A&M College student Caleb Wilson, 20, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was rushed to the hospital at around 3 a.m. after collapsing and becoming unresponsive during an alleged off-campus Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Black actresses lead on the screen

Black women are commanding screens like never before, both in front of and behind the camera. They lead stories reflecting depth, complexity, and power from network television to streaming platforms. Actresses like Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“Surface”), Queen Latifah (“The Equalizer“), Keke

Atlanta women gather to celebrate Black women leads on TV

Galentine’s Day in Atlanta took on a whole new meaning as ONE/35 Agency transformed The Gathering Spot into an immersive, multi-sensory experience that blended luxury, entertainment, and robust conversations. More than just an event, this was a celebration of sisterhood,

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MSNBC’s firing of Joy Reid, an assault on black women

The removal of Black women from powerful media positions shows no signs of slowing down. First, Rashida Jones, the trailblazing president of MSNBC, announced her departure. Now, Joy-Ann Reid, a longtime voice in political journalism and one of the most

Gugu Mbatha-Raw: Black lead actress owns the screen

Before she became the enigmatic lead in Apple TV+’s psychological thriller “Surface,” Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha-Raw, known simply as Gugu Mbatha-Raw, was captivating audiences on stage. Introduced to the world in the 2013 period drama Belle, directed by BAFTA-winner Amma Asante,

‘Surface’ returns for a thrilling 2nd season to Apple TV+

Apple TV+’s psychological thriller “Surface” returns on Friday, Feb. 21. This time, the mystery runs even deeper. Gugu Mbatha-Raw reprises her role as Sophie, a woman who survived an apparent suicide attempt but uncovers a tangled web of deception in

Nicole Lynn accepts an award on behalf of her client Jalen Hurts. (Photo by Derrel Jazz Johnson for rolling out.)

Nicole Lynn: Breaking barriers and transforming success

In a world where power brokers are typically cut from the same cloth—male, white, and well-connected—Nicole Lynn has shattered every expectation and rewritten the playbook. As the first Black female agent to represent a top-three NFL draft pick, the President

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Jay-Z stands firm as assault allegation is dismissed

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter stood on business and refused to back down when accused of assaulting a 13-year-old following an MTV Awards show in 2000. The case, filed by a woman using the alias Jane Doe, was officially dismissed on Valentine’s