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A conversation with women’s rights crusader, Essence Atkins In a poignant and moving show of genuine gratitude, beloved actress Essence Atkins, star of the hit television show “Ambitions,” expressed heartfelt appreciation as she accepted the 2019 Woman of Influence Award from show co-stars Kendrick Cross and Brely Evans at Loudermilk Center on Friday, Sept. 6.…

Celebrity wardrobe stylist and entrepreneur Kash Howard has expanded her career over the last 20 years in Atlanta. She is the founder of Kash Howard Styles, a wardrobe experience for A-list entertainers and everyday people, and owner of Seven74Boutique, which sells a variety of apparel and accessories. Rolling out spoke with Howard, who was a…

Ernestine Johnson Morrison is an actress, poet, and the founder of the first black-owned SEC-regulated real estate crowdfund. We spoke to Johnson Morrison – a moderator and speaker at the two-day RIDE Conference 2019 about innovation and technology. What does innovation mean to you? I’m at the rolling out Ride Conference 2019 and I’m leaving…

Leaders at two of the country’s top companies urged participants at rolling out’s 2019 RIDE Conference to explore and embrace the latest technological advances. In its third year, the RIDE Conference is a skills-building event that brings together innovators and influencers in media, business and tech to share their knowledge and expertise to empower the…

The Lexus GX 460 combines style, size, and technology with a bit of coolness. During the holiday season, we got an opportunity to test drive one of the leading SUVs in its class. Here are several key things that we discovered about the Lexus GX 460. Style The GX 460 continues to be one of the…

Tune in to the 2018 RIDE Creative Lab live at Geogia State University in Atlanta GA.

If you aren’t sharp you may have underestimated the phenomenon that is Ray J. He is years away from 40, yet his career spans over 30 years. We met him as the little brother to R&B diva Brandy, who did television alongside his superstar big sister. Later we learned Ray J could sing as well…

The 2018 RIDE conference was packed full of opportunities for social engagement with live podcasts being broadcast and social media messaging happening in real time via a LIVE tweet wall and an interactive photo booth. But it was an impromptu pop-up photo shoot with Atlanta’s infamous @mrwattson that ended up scoring big with hip-hop mogul…

Tune in for a new episode of The Weekly Report, live from R.I.D.E. Conference.

RIDE Labs recently presented two panel discussions at Jesse Jackson’s 21st Wall Street Project Economic Summit. Each panel featured thought leaders in the area of tech and finance. The CEO of Steed Media, Munson Steed, served as moderator for both panels. The first panel, “Tech Innovation in Social Media, Advertising, and Marketing,” featured Monique Nelson (CEO…

The holiday season is the perfect time for road trips and family fun. During Thanksgiving week, this publication got an opportunity to review the 2017 Lexus IS 350. The first thing that stands out about the IS 350 is the style. It comes with 17-inch wheels, a moonroof, xenon headlights and a sleek body style.…

Road trips can serve as a fun getaway with family and friends. During a recent road trip with Toyota, this publication got the opportunity to explore several cities in the Southeast while test driving the 2018 Toyota Camry. The first thing that’s noticeable about the 2018 Camry is its design. Although it has a reputation…

Today marks a week since rolling out presented its inaugural RIDE Conference 2017 in Atlanta. Though the conference is over, many lessons still linger. Check out the seven most valuable lessons I learned at RIDEcon17. It’s not about who you know, but who knows you It’s safe to say that many people understand the power…

John Singleton shared his life story and gave words of inspiration during his keynote address at RIDECon 2017 which was held in Atlanta. In a keynote presented by Morgan Stanley, the director of Boyz N the Hood, Poetic Justice, Baby Boy, and creator of the TV series “Snowfall” discussed the importance of owning culture and…

The Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment (RIDE) Conference was held at the Loudermilk Conference Center in downtown Atlanta and it was a huge success. Upon entering the venue, participants were greeted at the door and once inside you could feel the electricity in the room. This was rolling out‘s inaugural conference and nothing was left…

At the RIDE Conference 2017 Culture Creators Explain: Disruption panel session featuring Electric Republic CEO Jacob York, faith leader Charles Jenkins, author and community leader Steven Canal, and One Music Fest founder Jay Carter, the aforementioned stressed the importance of sending a tidal wave of disruption to break the mold and dominate your respective industries.…

Ric Mathis, a visual storyteller and producer, made an appearance at the inaugural RIDE Conference in Atlanta. He held an interactive production workshop that aided many people interested in producing content. Known for his two-part documentary series, Black Friday, he was able to share what goes on behind the scenes and share his expertise with attendees. Marketing…

Rolling out opened its inaugural RIDE Conference today with the “State of the Industry” opening breakfast. Munson Steed, CEO of Steed Media Group, moderated the discussion following the keynote speech, which was given by Kenny Burns. “The biggest thing is showing up,” Steed shared with the audience. “If you have to pay retail for everything,…

The Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment Conference (RIDE) is the city’s first ever film, TV, gaming, music and digital media summit and the ideal platform to meet and engage with the power players. Dubbed #RIDEcon17, it will gather brilliant and bright innovators, elite speakers, key industry influencers, nascent entrepreneurs, investors and hackers. It also presents…

Master P talks sports, tech and out thinking the music business during an exclusive interview. Videography: Miles Davis Edit: @FilmSmith