Tasting Crown Royal: A Treasured Whisky

At a recent tasting for Crown Royal whisky, Atlanta-based journalists received royal treatment when we were introduced to Crown Royal’s portfolio of spirits: Deluxe, Black, Reserve, Cask No. 16 and XR (Extra Rare). The event was held at Davio’s Northern

WNBA Names African American Marketing Executive, Laurel Richie, President

Laurel Richie takes the rein as president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), further exemplifying her commitment and passion for social change, achievement and diversity. Richie’s experience with Ogilvy and Mather, an international advertising company, and as senior vice

Shopping in New York: Fashion Editor’s Haunts in Harlem

When people mention New York City, they often refer to lower Manhattan, or downtown, the home of Wall Street; and Midtown, New York’s central business district, where you’ll find Rockefeller Center, Broadway and Times Square. But, the historic capital of

Microsoft’s Rodney Clark Helps Lead the Diversity Initiative

Rodney Clark, the general manager of the small and medium business group at Microsoft, expresses that an employee resource group (ERG) “is critically important not only for Microsoft [but] at any company if you look at success, through a diversity

Verse Simmonds Returns With New Mixtape and Club Banger

Maurice “Verse” Simmonds says in an interview from Akon’s mansion, Dreamland, that he wants to be Kelly Rowland’s “motivation,” which explains why they collaborated on the new single “Boo Thang.” On it, the Caribbean native is being seduced by the

Akon’s Artist, Young Swift, is One to Watch

Durham, N.C., native Young Swift is Akon’s newest edition to the Konvict Records family. In his unique music style, he offer fans a nice blend of hip-hop and R&B. Here, the man who’s opened for major mainstream artists, such as

African American Mother Starts New Business After Layoff

Chavonne Anderson, mompreneur, listened to a higher power and is heeding the advice of economists who say that the economic crisis is as good a time as any to start your own business. Anderson, a wife, mother and entrepreneur, has

Maya Angelou to Dedicate YMCA Teen Center Named After Her

Dr. Maya Angelou’s “reputation as a world-renowned poet, her attention to the young people and the courage she illustrated as a young person overcoming obstacles” has garnered her the honor of having a teen center dedicated in her name, according

Steve Harvey’s Favorite Things from Home Depot, Move Over Oprah!

What better person to suggest a gift for Father’s Day than bestselling relationship author and premier father himself, Steve Harvey?  Harvey, a nationally syndicated radio personality and “Family Feud” host, is the new media mogul influencing consumer shopping lists. Just