The Quintessential Gentleman

We are proud to unveil Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as our 2024 Power Issue Cover Gentleman! Mayor Dickens, a fearless voice in Atlanta's political arena, has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at fostering a city that celebrates and uplifts the Black community. The Power Issue delves into the mayor's tireless efforts to envision Atlanta as a hub of creativity, economic prosperity, and cultural richness, with a focus on highlighting the untapped potential within the Black community. Read more in our #QGPowerIssue: https://lnkd.in/d3Mi2F9X

Jay-Z’s record label has now become ROC Nation Distribution because of the merger with Equity Distribution (EQ), which prioritizes music artists’ needs, interests and focus, according to Black Enterprise.⁠ ⁠ The announcement was made on August 15, as Roc Nation announced its newest “entity as a destination for artists.” With the merger, Roc Nation and EQ have joined together their business models to offer signed artists “new access to technology, and business expertise and freedom."⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGv2YFTd

Morris Chestnut and McKinley Freeman share a love letter to Black Women.⁠ #ReasonableDoubt

"Any Black man that has an issue with a Black woman rising, then they have to look at their own inaccurate inadequacy," Wendall Pierce shares.⁠ ⁠ 📹️ Joy Ann Reid

#MethodMan isn't ready to jump on the AI train. ⁠ ⁠ The Wu-Tang Clan member discusses AI in rap and shares that he has never received a check for his music being streamed.

Megabus, known for its budget-friendly fares starting as low as $1, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Consequently, the company has discontinued routes originating from Atlanta, Dallas and San Antonio.

Stars of "The Game," Pooch Hall and Coby Bell, recently reunited with co-star Hosea Chanchez on his podcast, "The Good Guys." ⁠ ⁠ During the episode, they discussed their experiences joining the show, the challenges they faced as a cast, and more. Additionally, they shared a valuable lesson learned from working with their representatives.⁠ ⁠ Check out the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eV8be4w8

Members of historically under-represented racial and ethnic groups have recorded a sharp fall in admissions at MIT following a Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action.⁠ ⁠ Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqNGrsCa

History has been made!

The 'Exonerated Five' took the stage with Al Sharpton tonight at the Democratic National Convention.