Arts + Culture

An Opportunity to Shine!

Presenting the Miss South Fulton County Pageant Article by Jasmine Tiffany | Photography by Aric Thompson, Dream Multimedia Group The City of South Fulton is on the verge of something extraordinary, a new chapter of empowerment, leadership, and opportunity for young women, with the establishment of a local Miss Georgia Pageant division. At the heart of this initiative are two dynamic women, Councilwoman Helen Willis and Dr. Lovie, who are determined to provide a platform that will help young...

Professional Services

Ty Spears and the Jardine Spears Foundation

A Father's Love Makes a Difference in Autism Awareness Article by Zaria Samuel From the bustling fashion world in New York to revolutionizing politics to humanitarian endeavors in providing resources to families with children on the autism spectrum, there isn’t an industry that Ty Spears hasn’t dominated.  Spears launched his career in New York, appearing in Gentlemen’s Quarterly , Vogue , and Neiman Marcus. He made moves in the fashion industry by creating the Ty Spears Cosmetic...

Local Services

Help Bishop Aaron B. Lackey Make Christmas Merry for So Many!

Article and Photography by Aaron B. Lackey Ministries, Inc. (ABLM) is a nonprofit organization that was birthed out of the heart of Bishop Aaron B. Lackey. This ministry coordinates and provides leadership for most of the Community Outreach efforts for Temple of Prayer Church, Inc. Although the ministry performs its sacerdotal duties, the real heartbeat of ABLM is to find ways to bless “the least, the less, the lost & the left out.” This year, Aaron B. Lackey Ministries will sponsor its 10th...

Life + Culture

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Names Darlene McGhee Whittington 28th National President

Article and Photography by Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated–the most prominent African American family organization–is pleased to announce Darlene McGhee Whittington as the organization’s 28th National President! National President Whittington was elected on July 27 at the 46th National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to being elected as National President, she served as the 2021-2023 Regional Director of the Southeastern Region and Southeastern Region Member-at-Large...