On July 18, the nonprofit organization Manifest Destiny held its second Muses & Masterpieces Summer Internship showcase. For the program’s second year, Manifest Destiny partnered with Fulton County Arts and Culture to nurture the spirit and talent of 13 young Atlanta artists. Founded by Mario and Chanel Reyes, Manifest Destiny promotes education, inspiration, and healing […]

Love and money go hand in hand, but plenty of couples dodge honest money talks until tension hits. Marriage is often sold as a financial win — tax breaks, shared expenses, two paychecks — but the truth is messier. Equal earners can get hit with the “marriage penalty,” and keeping money secrets can strain even […]

The recent brazen act of a trio leaving Phlavz Bar & Grille in University Village without settling a $200 bill for shrimp and lobster highlights more than just a financial loss; it exposes the pernicious challenges confronting Black-owned establishments and the broader community they endeavor to serve.  As warmer weather beckons patrons to outdoor dining, […]

For his 20th anniversary runway show in New York City, Telfar Clemens embraced a democratic spirit. Everyday people were cast as models, and the show took to the streets of Soho, allowing the community to experience it firsthand. With this bold and inclusive return to the runway, Telfar subtly honored his hometown’s iconic motto: “Spread […]

Good Trouble Bourbon founder Dee M. Robinson is one of the few women of color at the forefront of a new era: more women are drinking bourbon than ever before.  Bourbon, rooted in American tradition, is having a cultural resurgence. The market for Bourbon is projected to reach $11 billion by 2028, up nearly 7% […]