Inquirer Friend, Band Leader and Educator Succumbs Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D December 15, 1928 – September 30, 2023 Alfred Dyonisius Wyatt, Sr., Ed.D, the last of 14 children, was born on December 15, 1928 in Atlanta, Georgia to John F. Wyatt, Sr. and Lillie Bell Wyatt. At an early age, Dr. Wyatt became active at Cosmopolitan AME Church. Later, he joined Allen Temple AME Church where he joined the choir and became a trustee. Wyatt also entered the workforce at Curlee Cleaners learning shoe shining, shoe repair, and dry…
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Black Man Films’ ‘Speak Up Brotha’ Wins Best Narrative Short at Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival
Black Man Films’ ‘Speak Up Brotha’ Wins Best Narrative Short at Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival
For the Second Consecutive Year, Black Man Films wins the Top Prize at the MCHRFF After winning the Grand Jury Prize at the 26th Annual Dances with Films:LA earlier this summer, Black Man Films’ latest film, “Speak Up Brotha!,” was named BEST NARRATIVE SHORT at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. The team, founded by actor-writer-producer Roderick Lawrence (Ike Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical) and actor-producer Salma Qarnain (Mrs. Biology-Kumar in Life of Pi), took home the prize for the second consecutive year. In 2022, the team…
Actress and Entrepreneur Kim Fields will be the featured keynote speaker at the Atlanta Business League (ABL) 2023 Membership Campaign on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Experience Membership and Embrace Success Networking Opportunities Professional Development Advocacy and Support Visibility and Recognition Come and learn how you can join the Atlanta Business League (ABL) and tap into a supportive community that can offer guidance and opportunities to help grow and sustain your business in the Atlanta business ecosystem. Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: The…
Eta Omega Golf Classic Friday, September 29, 2023 Date : Friday, September 29, 2023 Time : 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast 9:00 am Shotgun Start 3:00 pm Lunch and Awards Location : Heron Bay Golf and Country Club 5100 Heron Bay Boulevard Locust Grove, Georgia 30248-7008 Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host its Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club in Locust Grove, Georgia. This annual event of fellowship and fun will benefit the Eta Omega Foundation,…
Special to The Atlanta Inquirer by Willene White-Smith What a beautiful time they had on Sunday, August 20th, as the J.K. Smith, Sr. Foundation presented: “Re-Tracing our Roots to Ghana,” this summer! They fellowshipped in the spacious A.D. Powell Fellowship Hall of Allen Temple AME Church-Atlanta. Everyone had a wonderful time reconnecting with their Ghana Travel family, all in Afro-Centric attire. It was exciting to revisit the Tribal Village where each received his African name; ELMINA, the Slave Dungeon for “US” & castle to others Upstairs; Re-Visited the Slave River…
Shiloh Baptist Church Event Reflects Civil Rights Movement’s Focus on Advancing Health Equity as Nation Recovers from COVID-19 Pandemic Atlanta, GA (August 25, 2023) – The Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) will host a health fair in collaboration Dr. Wallace Charles Smith and the historic Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday, August 27th, as part of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. The event recognizes the historic role health equity has played in the Civil Rights movement, as well as the Black Church’s strong role in leading the…
