On June 14, 2025, as our country celebrated the United States Army and its 250 years of service, existence and President Donald Trump’s birthday with full military parade in Washington, D.C., the Barco, Currituck County, North Carolina celebrated the unveiling of the Fleetwood M. Dunston, Jr. Family Legacy “Imperative Signage Marker” 1876-2022. Those that attended and participated in the program and unveiling included United States Coast Guard (USCG) Color Guard and USCG Master Chief Chris Hinote; the Honorable Rudy Grant, Consul General of Barbados; historian Frank Hester; “Pea Island Cook…
Arts & Entertainment
College Park, Georgia – The stage is set, and the spotlight is waiting! Gateway to Talent, a high-energy, community-powered talent show, will electrify the Gateway Center Arena on Saturday, July 26, 2025. With local stars of all ages and genres from gospel to hip hop, this unforgettable night will spotlight Metro Atlanta’s brightest performers competing for category prizes and a grand prize, along with music industry recognition. Presented by the Gateway Center Arena, Gateway to Talent celebrates raw talent, musical excellence, and community spirit. Hosted by the national touring comedian…
The annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival street parade has again brought the streets of Atlanta to a halt with the display of brilliant colors and costumes adorned with glitter and streaks of luminance, bringing that aurora of colors and tones to life. The sun was shining, and its rays reflectively bouncing from the glass along the route, enhancing the visuals. The reflection of the sun’s rays, when bounced onto the glittering costumes, created other color tones. As you looked at the parade from a mile away, the colors, the sound of…
The marathon continues. This month marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery. That year, non-violent protesters made three attempts to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge, but were met with brutal violence at the hands of police officers, which captured national attention. The third attempt, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on March 21, 1965, was successful, ultimately aiding in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. To commemorate this historical event, Melody Shari hosted a reception last Friday honoring those Freedom Fighters, as well as current champions of…
Tilted Crowns Productions announced today that its original show Charnita’s World has received the Silver Award for Best Reality Series in the record breaking 46th Annual Telly Awards. The event honors excellence in video and television across all screens, and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. This year’s winners include Pixar Animation Studios, Hearst Media, ESPN, LinkedIn, Nato, MTV Entertainment Studios, NASA, the LA Clippers (NBA), Sawhouse Productions, Telemundo and more. Tilted Crowns Productions consists of a powerhouse tandem of TV star and serial entrepreneur Melody Shari and her accomplished partner…
William “Bill” Gilmore Thomas Atlanta Native, Singer, Community Activist Remembered December 20, 1947 – May 10, 2025 The chapel of Willie Watkins mortuary domiciled in Atlanta’s west-end community was filled to near capacity May 23 with high school classmates, musicians , recording artists and a plethora of friends to bid a fond and emotion -filled farewell to native son William Gilmore Thomas. Those who knew him well – including Harold “Hal” Lamar, the writer of this article – would hardly be surprised to believe that the one-time resident of the…
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