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Social activist Yonasda Lonewolf explains why people are outraged
National community organizer and social activist Yonasda Lonewolf speaks out about peaceful protests in Atlanta sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Lonewolf told “rolling out News” that “a ball was dropped.” What we are seeing in Atlanta and across the United States is nothing new, she says. Black people are outraged,…
Read MoreCouncilman Michael Bond: ‘People are outraged’ about police killing Black men
During rolling out‘s nightly breaking news, Atlanta Councilman Michael Julian Bond discussed the protests in the streets of Atlanta. Bond says people are outraged about Black men being killed by the police.
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Healing a community 1 face mask at a time
Sharra Speer is a mother, creative, writer and self-proclaimed fashion priest who knows fashion is ministry. In early March 2020, Speer — the creator and “director of possibilities” of Xspeeriences Inc., a creative expressions suite based in Atlanta — was encouraged to lend her artistic talents to a world navigating the harsh realities of the…
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The H-Town remix: Jewels from Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion
Just when we thought 2020 was a wrap and we would try again in 2021 (God willin’), two queens from Houston blessed us with a remix to the hot girl quarantine season anthem, “Savage.” During this global shelter-in-place period, “Savage” has taken the internet by storm, galvanizing people and their actual mamas to challenge one…
Read MoreTips to stay well while sheltering-in-place during coronavirus pandemic
Rolling out’s weekly Health IQ town hall forum was recorded on April 14 and covered health and wellness. Moderated by CEO Munson Steed, guests included epidemiologist Linda Goler Blount, Dr. LaKesha Legree, and fitness expert and trainer Dolvett Quince.
Read MoreDon’t miss the next ‘rolling out’ Health IQ town hall forum with Munson Steed
Join rolling out for a live Health IQ Town Hall Forum with Dr. Ian Smith, Dr. Kenyatta W. Stephens, and Dr. Olajide Williams. Dr. Smith is a New York Times best-selling author. Dr. Stephens a highly-skilled, infectious disease epidemiologist and Dr. Williams is the co-founder of Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) and chief of staff of…
Read More‘HearSay’ is the inspiration for Ruby Y. Davis
Ruby Y. Davis ESQ explains the vision and inspiration behind her new book, HearSay with CEO Munson Steed.
Read MoreGeorgia Rep. Vernon Jones resigns after endorsing president for re-election
Shortly after announcing his resignation as a Georgia state legislator, Rep. Vernon Jones appeared on “The Rashad Richey Morning Show” to discuss his recent endorsement of President Donald Trump for re-election. A week earlier on Wednesday, April 15, Jones, a self-proclaimed “lifelong Democrat,” announced he would back the president during a video post on Twitter,…
Read MoreJames Harris tells Munson Steed how grocery chain H-E-B helps small businesses
H-E-B, one of the largest grocery store chains throughout Texas and Mexico, teamed up with Texas Black Expo to offer assistance in the way of microloans to small business owners across the Lone Star State. James Harris, director of diversity at H-E-B, joined Jerome Love of Texas Black Expo and rolling out CEO Munson Steed…
Read MoreThe ‘Virtual Cali Picnic’ draws thousands as organizers push for new date
An online version of The Cali Picnic, a historically successful festival with roots that go back to the early ’90s, was held on Saturday, April 18, 2020, via Zoom video conferencing, Facebook Watch Party and Instagram Live. Dubbed “The Virtual Cali Picnic,” the party streamed for upwards of five hours, boasting four DJs – Big…
Read MoreRashad Richey and Omar Ali suspend rent payments for tenants
During the novel coronavirus pandemic, many commercial property owners are refusing to give tenants relief from rent payments. But property owner and multimedia personality Dr. Rashad Richey along with business partner Omar Ali have stepped up to do just the opposite. They are helping tenants at their 28,000 square ft commercial property in Atlanta, GA…
Read More‘Rap Game’ winner Tyeler Reign joins Black College Expo™ LIVE
Black College Expo™ is an 11-city tour that encourages education and entrepreneurship among African American teens and young adults across the nation. Tyeler Reign, season five winner of “The Rap Game,” Jermaine Dupri’s music competition show on Lifetime Television, had signed on to be an ambassador for Black College Expo™ until all tour stops this…
Read MoreRozalynn Goodwin helps 7-year-old daughter start 1st business
Seven-year-old Gabby Goodwin could never keep up with her hair bows. One day she asked her mother, Rozalynn Goodwin, if they could make their own bows. From that query, mother and daughter created Confidence — a natural hair care brand for children. Together, they solved the problem of loose, poor quality hair barrettes by inventing…
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