Lily’s List: 5 Fave ATX Yoga Instructors
It’s a myth that black people don’t do yoga. Although the current iconic yoga practitioner may be the affluent skinny white woman, there are…
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Dreaming Big: Quincy Dunlap Takes Helm at Urban League
He had an epiphany one day: “Try making a legitimate living one more time.” Little did that young man, accustomed to tempting fate on the streets of St. Louis, know that he was on the path to serving as CEO of an organization he had benefited from in his past.
Monroe is a Dont-Miss Performance
With respect, humor and sensitivity, Monroe pays homage to black families who experience horrific events and still create a brighter future for themselves and their children.
Lisa B. Thompson: The Play Prof
It’s a dream of aspiring playwrights to hold a reading of their work and have an artistic director come to them and say, “I want your play for my upcoming season,” but it’s not that easy. Yet, it’s happened to Lisa B. Thompson twice.
Making a Buzz: 13 Year Old CEO Mikaila Ulmer
Visiting the Ulmer residence, you would be forgiven if you felt more like you were at your cousin’s house from the Deep South than the home of one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in this part of the country. Chickens roam lazily around the front yard, a young boy checking on them and keeping them company.
Black Films Coming to the Big Screen: September Spotlight
Capital City Black Film Festival is proud to bring you this monthly highlight of films with Black casts, Black crew and telling Black stories. Here’s…
Viola Davis’ The Last Defense Screens at Cap City Black Film Fest
The Capital City Black Film Festival will screen three episodes of The Last Defense, a documentary series that is having real world impacts on…
The Long History of the Intersection of Sports and Civil Rights
Shut up and dribble. It’s a sentiment that’s been hurled by some sports fans, conservatives, and news reporters who don’t believe athletes or celebrities should speak publicly about politics.
Lily’s List: 5 Things to do Before Summer Ends!
As the sun is setting on this summer weather, we know you want to take advantage of the summer fun just a little bit…
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Dreaming Big: Quincy Dunlap Takes Helm at Urban League
He had an epiphany one day: “Try making a legitimate living one more time.” Little did that young man, accustomed to tempting fate on the streets of St. Louis, know that he was on the path to serving as CEO of an organization he had benefited from in his past.
Lisa B. Thompson: The Play Prof
It’s a dream of aspiring playwrights to hold a reading of their work and have an artistic director come to them and say, “I want your play for my upcoming season,” but it’s not that easy. Yet, it’s happened to Lisa B. Thompson twice.
Making a Buzz: 13 Year Old CEO Mikaila Ulmer
Visiting the Ulmer residence, you would be forgiven if you felt more like you were at your cousin’s house from the Deep South than the home of one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in this part of the country. Chickens roam lazily around the front yard, a young boy checking on them and keeping them company.
Proven Under Pressure: Vincent Harding Joins District One Race
As one of a growing list of candidates vying for the District 1 City Council slot in November, Vincent Harding is clear about what sets him apart from the pack: experience and already having proven himself under pressure.
Hoover’s Cooking Reaches 20 Year Milestone, Facing Turbulent Times
The rising tide that is our economy is supposed to lift all boats, but that hasn’t been the case for Hoover Alexander, owner of…
Ready to do “all the things”: Natasha Harper Madison Runs for City Council
Natasha Harper Madison’s campaign theme is Innovative, Capable, Collaborative Leadership. With these traits, this former “trash bag kid” is ready to not only prove…