The Miguel Wilson Collection and the Ride to the Olympics Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic weekend, Friday, October 11 - Sunday, October 13. The event, which has previously attracted over 1,000 guests and is expected to draw between 2,500 and 3,000 attendees this year.
“Where Culture and Class Connect,” the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is an all-inclusive VIP experience and multi-faceted event sponsored by Bentley Atlanta.
By Henry Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association
“I love my Black job.” - Simone Biles, three times Olympian, most decorated gymnast in history
In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce. The term has been used to describe jobs perceived as lower-paying or less desirable, typically occupied by Black workers. However, it is vital to shift
Saving Our Sons (SOS):
Video of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaking to SOS youth on August 2, 2024:
On August 2-3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, Saving Our Sons (SOS) held a Boys to Men Lock-In at the C. T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center. The two-day program included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, DJ Greg Street and others.
The program is for males aged 8 to 15 and focuses on violence prevention and anger
Come out and support, participate, contribute to the SOS, Call to Manhood, Lock-in, Boys to Men, August 2-3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Date:
August 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm; and August 3, 2024 at 8:00 am.
Location:
C. T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center
3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30311-1301
Open to males 8 years old to 15 years old
Cost: Free
Volunteers, Sponsors, Vendors and Contributors are welcome and needed. Call (404)
22nd Annual Eta Omega Golf Classic
Coming Friday, July 12, 2024
Mirror Lake Golf Club, Villa Rica, Georgia
The Golf Classic is an annual event of fellowship and fun – with a purpose.
Proceeds benefit the Eta Omega Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)3 entity that supports various youth educational initiatives including college scholarships for metro Atlanta young men. Golfers, Sponsors, and Supporters welcome.
REGISTER TODAY!
https://www.etaomegachapter.com/
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Thirty years ago, in 1994, work commenced to tear down historic Herndon Memorial Stadium on the campus of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia to make way for a field hockey facility for the 1996 Olympics.
What may surprise many, even today, is that the demolition to tear down the old and rebuild what eventually became the new Herndon after the 1996 games. The demolition was completed and managed by a Black-owned company named DUNCO, INC. The company was incorporated
Eta Omega Golf Classic
Friday, September 29, 2023
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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,
Diverse Representation, an organization dedicated to increasing the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers, publicists and financial advisors who work in the sports and entertainment industries, today announced their inaugural Black Ownership In Sports Symposium taking place September 8-9, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
This summer Michael Jordan finalized the sale of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, which left the NBA with no majority Black
Most aquatics-related accidents can be prevented.
Some Points of Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense
Qualified Supervision
All aquatics activities should have supervision by an adult, 21 or older, who is responsible and trained in Safe Swim, Safety Afloat, First Aid and CPR
Personal Health Review
Health history. Are there any restrictions on the part of the participant?
Physical Fitness and Swimming Ability
How proficient of a swimmer is
Transforming Lives Through Positive Interaction… Community members and friends conquering fear, self-doubt, depression, pain, loneliness, stress, feelings of unworthiness
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Lisa Smith and her non-profit Son In A Heart Foundation met to “Climb the Wall of Triumph” at Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center at 3701 Presidential Parkway in Atlanta, Georgia 30340.
Son In A Heart
The 2022 5th Annual Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic commenced on October 7-9 with Atlanta’s finest, including notable attendees Sheree Whitfield (RHOA), Martell Holt (Love and Marriage Huntsville), Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson (HGTV’s Married to Real Estate), Frank Ski (KISS 104.1), Guy Lambert (FOX 5 DC) Tony Terry, Pastor Troy, Toccara Jones (America’s Next Top Model), Dr. Kevin James (president of Morris Brown College), and more.
Sponsored by Bentley Atlanta and the
DeRetta Rhodes, Ph.D. named chair of 2023 Atlanta American Heart Association Heart Ball
Atlanta, Georgia — As plans are underway for the 2023 Atlanta Heart Ball, DeRetta Rhodes, Ph.D. has been named chair of this year’s community-wide campaign. The Heart Ball celebrates progress made through the dedication and passion of all who support the American Heart Association’s Heart of Atlanta, a year-round effort aimed at investing in and saving and improving lives in the