Arthur M. Blank, the owner and chairman of the Atlanta Falcons, revealed on Tuesday that the organization’s ownership group has expanded with the addition of four new limited partners. This development comes after the NFL’s approval at league meetings in Nashville, Tennessee. According to a news release, Rosalind Brewer, Dominique Dawes, Will Packer and Rashaun Williams […]
Witnessing the iconic Anita Baker grace the stage with her timeless tunes would have been an ideal start to Mother’s Day weekend. Regrettably, Atlanta fans were left disheartened when Baker called off her scheduled performance at the State Farm Arena just moments before the show was set to begin. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that doors to the venue opened to […]
(BPRW) DESPITE SOME IMPROVEMENTS SINCE 2019, RACIAL DISPARITIES AND INEQUITIES PERSIST IN ATLANTA The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2024 Changing the Odds report shows Black residents lack access to the opportunities necessary to fully contribute to and benefit from Atlanta’s growing economy. (Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – Atlanta’s Black residents – including its young people – […]
In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Clark Atlanta University and did an interview with Lamin Secka the 2023-2024 Student Government Association president. The position of SGA president is a highly respected role and there is a special […]
Ebony Austin, owner of Nouveau Bar & Grill and Nouveau Creations in College Park, Georgia, is making a big difference. As part of her initiative “Grits that Give Back,” Austin donates 100% of proceeds to scholarships for students attending HBCUs. Her mantra in life, “Never tell a child no,” has driven her passion for supporting […]
“I think with social media right now, we often feel like we’re connected,” Geraldine Porras, producer of the documentary, told Blavity’s Shadow and Act. “But we’re missing that real community feel and being able to be in these spaces and be creative together, and Freaknik was such a great representation of this safe space for […]
(BPRW) iHeartPodcasts and “Therapy For Black Girls” Presents: Healing in Real Time – A Live Podcast Event at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on April 12 The Wildly Popular Mental Health Podcast’s First-Ever Live Event Will Dive Into Navigating Social Media and Engaging in Digital Spaces (Black PR Wire) WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and “Therapy For Black Girls” today announced […]
Usher ready to get us so caught up in his upcoming television project. Variety reports that fresh after his successful Super Bowl halftime show, Usher is developing a currently untitled drama series based on his music. He’s developing the show with Universal Content Productions (UCP), a division of Universal Studio Group. Mad Massive Entertainment’s Selwyn […]
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to restart and revamp your annual social calendars! We all have those events that we simply cannot miss each year. Carnival Season, Homecoming Season, Probate Season, or Festival Season –whichever one is your jam, everyone knows you will attend at least one event for the season. Bonus points if it […]
The Atlanta Falcons have made history with the hiring of Raheem Morris, making him the first Black head coach in franchise history. Morris achieved the historic feat after competing against 13 other candidates. The pool of candidates included legendary coach Bill Belichick, who parted with the New England Patriots earlier this month. Former Tennessee Titans […]