A new self-help app called ALTR, designed for the black community, is launching later this year. The app is backed by Viola Davis, Joy Reid, and Charlamagne tha God. ALTR was co-founded by David A. Wilson, creator of TheGrio, and Brandon John-Freso, a former software engineer at WeWork and OkCupid. ALTR is a subscription-based app offering […]
Black Americans spent an average of $47,953 to sell their homes since 2022. They could have made an extra $50,000 by using different strategies, according to a report by Clever Real Estate. The survey, conducted in May 2024, included 1,014 people who sold homes between 2022 and 2024, including 91 Black Americans. In 2024, the […]
In 2026, a clear change in celebrity weddings is redefining what “Hollywood romance” looks like. It’s not always happening on the red carpet. The recent private courthouse wedding of Love Island USA alum Jalen Brown and his partner Joiya Brown highlights a broader trend: celebrities are increasingly choosing intimate, low-profile ceremonies over large, elaborate events […]
Grammy-winning artist and community advocate Killer Mike has announced a groundbreaking rent-to-own housing initiative that could change homeownership options throughout metro Atlanta. The program, called Build-to-Ownership (B2O), is a partnership led by Killer Mike (Michael Render), Bridge Tower Group, and Blackmon Real Estate. It aims to help more families move from long-term renting to meaningful […]
The tragic death of Jacksonville-born rapper Lil Poppa, whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, has become clearer with a recently released coroner’s report. It paints a somber picture of the final moments of a rising hip-hop artist whose potential seemed limitless. According to the documents from Fulton County, as reported by TMZ, Wheeler, 25, […]
A routine argument over a drive-thru order at a Tim Hortons coffeehouse ended in tragedy last week. Local officials, law enforcement, and community members are now calling for clear information amid speculation. On the morning of May 13, 2026, 75-year-old Anita Grayson entered the Tim Hortons at 3975 Ice Way in Fort Wayne to address […]
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won a clear victory on Tuesday in the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial primary. She secured her party’s nomination for governor outright, setting herself up for a historic election this November. This win is an important step toward what could be a milestone in both Georgia and national politics. Bottoms, 56, […]


