Atlanta International Fashion Network Hits Atlanta
Written by Administrator
Sunday, 20 July 2008 14:50
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 1, 2008) – In August of 2007, history was made as the Atlanta Fashion Network presented the first annual Atlanta International Fashion Week with its benefits and big name designers that attracted Atlanta’s finest. This year, from July 23th through 27th, fashion will take center stage again for the second installment of the most highly anticipated fashion event of the year featuring international fashion moguls, celebrities, models, agents, press and buyers at downtown Atlanta’s prominent exposition center, the Georgia World Congress Center.
National Black Arts Festival Hits Atlanta This Week
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 14:37
ATLANTA, GA – The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), the internationally acclaimed celebration of the arts, is pleased to announce its 2008 20th Anniversary schedule. Tickets for the Festival, which takes place July 18-27 in and around Atlanta, Georgia, are now on sale. Tickets for festival events are available via the web at www.nbaf.org or by calling the Woodruff Arts Center at 404-733-5000
“The 20th Anniversary is a great milestone for the NBAF,” said festival Executive Producer Stephanie Hughley. “In a time when so many arts organizations serving multicultural audiences have disappeared from the landscape, we can be proud of the fact that we’re still here, and stronger than ever. For this major event, we’ve got an incredible lineup coming to help us celebrate. Simply put, this is a great time in the Festival’s history.”
CNN Presents: Black in America continues with "The Black Woman & Family." Soledad O'Brien explores the varied experiences of black women and families and investigates the disturbing statistics of single parenthood, racial disparities between students and the devastating toll of HIV/AIDS. O'Brien reports on the progress of black women in the workplace and the status of the black middle class. Premieres in HDTV on Wednesday, July 23, 9 p.m. ET
In the "The Black Man," Soledad O'Brien evaluates the state of black men in America and explores the controversial topics of black men and fatherhood; disparities between blacks and whites in educational, career and financial achievement; and factors leading to the dramatic rates of black male incarceration. The documentary also examines the achievements of black men and the importance of the positive influences of black fathers. Premieres in HDTV on Thursday, July 24, 9 p.m. ET
Who's Who in Black Atlanta Featured on BlackAtlanta.com
Written by Who's Who Publishing
Friday, 11 July 2008 18:37
Celebrating a landmark anniversary, the historic tenth edition of Who's Who In Black Atlanta proves to be the most extraordinary edition to date. With a foreward penned by the talented Tyler Perry, this premiere networking guide is brimming with several exciting