MED Week 2011, How MBEs Can Make Strong Business Connections

When Milton Kirby arrived at rolling out‘s headquarters to discuss his role as co-chair of the 29th annual Atlanta Regional Minority Development Enterprise Week, aka MED Week 2011, he was all smiles. The founder of Allied Logistics had completed his

Atlanta First Black Millionaire’s Rich Legacy Is Celebrated

Nestled in Atlanta’s cherished Diamond Hill community on the city’s west side is the magnificent Herndon Home, a treasure built in 1920. The private residence of the city’s first African American millionaire of note, Alonzo Franklin Herndon, this custom built

Are Threesomes the Answer to a Healthy Sex Life?

With all of the language in rap songs and on television about threesomes and sexual exploration, author and motivational speaker,  Angela T. Jones is raising the finger of disapproval. The CEO of Super Woman Productions and Publishing LLC  is promoting

Coca-Cola Donates $10,000 to City of Atlanta Park

Coca-Cola has teamed up with the City of Atlanta Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to celebrate summer and encourage Atlanta families to go out and play as part of the second

5 Reasons Book Fairs Are Important for the Community

The recent announcement of the closing of Borders has left many bookworms in disbelief. The big-box bookstore celebrated more than 40 years of nourishing the minds of its customers. While it saddens many, community and small- bookstore owners will undoubtedly

Bodyguard Mark James Encourages Women to Learn Self-Defense

Mark “Six” James is the founder and executive director of Panther Protection Services, LLC, a full service protection agency which provides security consulting, threat assessment, executive protection, self-defense training and firearms instruction. A seasoned executive protection specialist, James has over 25

Kola Boof, Wahida Clark 2011 Harlem Book Fair a Major Success

The Harlem Book Fair was held Saturday, July 23, 2011 on 135th Street @ Lenox Avenue. Notable authors including Kola Boof, Wahida Clark, Omar Tyree, BernNadette Stanis, Styles P; and book lovers, and street festivalgoers enjoyed live music, spoken word,