Category: Atlanta Events

Couple holding hands and smiling at a rooftop dinner table with candles, red roses, and wine, city skyline in background at dusk
Atlanta Events, entertainment, Food and Drinks

Black-Owned Atlanta Date Nights: Rooftops, Restaurants & Late-Night Lounges Worth Trying

Atlanta knows how to do date night. From rooftop cocktails overlooking the city to intimate dinners, Caribbean flavors, live music and late-night lounges, there are plenty of places around the city where couples can turn dinner into an entire evening. And if supporting Black-owned businesses is important to you, Atlanta offers an impressive selection of restaurants and nightlife destinations worth discovering. Whether you’ve been together … Continue reading Black-Owned Atlanta Date Nights: Rooftops, Restaurants & Late-Night Lounges Worth Trying

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Promotional flyer for Fresh Fest 26, a free back-to-school community event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12–4 PM at the Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA in Atlanta. The flyer highlights free backpacks, school supplies, sneakers, clothing, books, haircuts, gift cards, food, gaming, entertainment, and live music.
Atlanta Events, Community

Fresh Fest 2026 Returns to West Atlanta with Free School Supplies, Sneakers, Haircuts & Community Resources

Families Invited to Prepare for Back-to-School with Giveaways, Entertainment, and Community Support WHAT:The Scream Foundation, in partnership with the Historic Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA and community partners, will host Fresh Fest 2026, a free back-to-school community celebration designed to equip students and families for the upcoming school year. Attendees will receive free backpacks and school supplies, clothing, shoes, books, toiletries, haircuts, gift cards, and … Continue reading Fresh Fest 2026 Returns to West Atlanta with Free School Supplies, Sneakers, Haircuts & Community Resources

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The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its signature Fine Art + Fashion benefit in collaboration with Neiman Marcus and Greenberg Traurig LCC on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM at the Atlanta History Center.
Atlanta Events, Fashion, fashion and style

Lynn Whitfield, Jeremy Haynes, and Michi Meko to Be Honored at NBAF’s 20th Anniversary Fine Art + Fashion Benefit

The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its signature Fine Art + Fashion benefit. This celebration is in collaboration with Neiman Marcus and Greenberg Traurig LCC. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM at the Atlanta History Center. This milestone evening will honor three distinguished cultural leaders: Guests will experience an immersive evening featuring a … Continue reading Lynn Whitfield, Jeremy Haynes, and Michi Meko to Be Honored at NBAF’s 20th Anniversary Fine Art + Fashion Benefit

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2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards
Atlanta Events, Black Culture 365, Black History

Legacy in Action: A Powerful Night at The King Center’s MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards

Atlanta is full of history, but every now and then you experience a night that doesn’t just remind you of the past it challenges you to carry it forward. Last Saturday night, I had the honor of attending The King Center’s MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards, one of the marquee programs within the nationwide observance commemorating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And … Continue reading Legacy in Action: A Powerful Night at The King Center’s MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards

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Atlanta Events, entertainment

A Night of Celebration, Community, and Black Brilliance

On Saturday night December 6th, Atlanta witnessed a beautiful moment in Head2Toe Magazine & Entertainment history. It was a dual celebration honoring one full year of Head2Toe in print and the 50th birthday of its publisher, Keisa Stewart-Rucker. What unfolded was more than a party — it was a gathering of community, gratitude, and purpose. Amazing Venue Hosted at the stylish Aye Tea Elle, the … Continue reading A Night of Celebration, Community, and Black Brilliance

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Tiers Free Academy October 2025
Atlanta Events, News

Over 400 Students Not Meant to Graduate Now Have Diplomas Thanks to The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation

Tiers Free Academy Homeschool Cooperative is Georgia’s only trauma-informed nonprofit alternative high school diploma program for sex trafficking survivors, homeless LGBTQ youth, and high school dropouts. Dr. Annise Mabry, founder of The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, has one of the most interesting stories of resilience to date. She may be short in stature and has overcome a series of disabilities that she discuss in her … Continue reading Over 400 Students Not Meant to Graduate Now Have Diplomas Thanks to The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation

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Brandy Norwood stars in Lifetime movie Christmas Everyday
Atlanta Events, entertainment

Lifetime Presents: Christmas Everyday

More than a movie Article by Lyric Elise The air in Atlanta crackled with a special kind of magic. An autumn chill hung over the city, but inside the exquisite Tara Theater, the air was warm with the sparkle of Christmas. This wasn’t just any premiere; it was the debut of Lifetime’s Christmas Everyday, and it felt like a heartfelt homecoming. Stepping onto the red … Continue reading Lifetime Presents: Christmas Everyday

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Uniting Voices: Head2Toe Magazine Joins Forces with Author Talks
Atlanta Events, Black Authors, Black Culture 365

Head2Toe x Author Talks: A Powerful New Partnership in Black Literature & Culture

What Is Author Talks? Author Talks is a curated series of events hosted in Atlanta that centers Black authors and their work. Guests enjoy an evening that typically includes:A pre-event “wine down” mixerAn in-depth book discussion with a featured authorAudience Q&ABook signingA VIP “Afterglow” experience. This includes live music, cocktails, and photo opportunities with the authors  Events are held at Buckhead Art & Company, located at … Continue reading Head2Toe x Author Talks: A Powerful New Partnership in Black Literature & Culture

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Participants of the Born to Thrive Maternal Health Fair
Atlanta Events, Health, Wellness

Shamea Morton, Demetria McKinney, Dr. Karri Bryant, Dr. Debra Morton and more Shine at the Atlanta Stop of The First Ladies Health Initiative’s ‘Born to Thrive

Yesterday at Morehouse School of Medicine, The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) hosted a star-studded informative panel discussion surrounding maternal health entitled, “Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair”. There were two panels, both hosted by the FLHI Co-Executive Director Marquise Allison-Alston. Special guest panelists included Shamea Morton (BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Demetria McKinney (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), and Dr. Charis Chambers (board certified OB-GYN aka “The Period … Continue reading Shamea Morton, Demetria McKinney, Dr. Karri Bryant, Dr. Debra Morton and more Shine at the Atlanta Stop of The First Ladies Health Initiative’s ‘Born to Thrive

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The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) proudly announces Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair, a transformative event uniting faith, family, and medicine.
Atlanta Events, Health

First Ladies Health Initiative Presents Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair

Part of the First Ladies Health Initiative’s Maternal Health Tour The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) proudly announces Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair, a transformative event uniting faith, family, and medicine. This event aims to advance maternal wellness. It will take place Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Morehouse School of Medicine. This event is part of the First Ladies Health Initiative’s … Continue reading First Ladies Health Initiative Presents Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair

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