HOUSTON — When I think of hard-working, dedicated, and purpose-driven publicists in Houston, La’Torria Lemon, the owner and operator of Lemon-Limelight Media and Let’s Talk Teen Talk, always comes to mind. Known for bringing “Hollywood to Houston,” the 30-year-old public relations guru says she started her business on accident. “I was probably like two months out of college and I had a young lady to ask me to do her PR for her T.V. show. I was in Atlanta, and told her, ‘Oh ok

By: Erica M. Ponder ATLANTA — Historically black college bands near and far shut down the city of Atlanta as they came to showcase their talent for this year’s Honda Battle of the Bands competition! In an effort to celebrate and recognize the excellence and success of HBCUs, Honda annually awards close to $200,000 in grants for participating bands. Groups that were voted to participate this go-round included Prairie View A&M University, Alabama State University, Alabama A&M U

By: Erica M. Ponder While the reunion was short-lived and nice while it lasted, Kandi Burruss, member of legendary group Xscape, has explained why she would rather just step aside when it comes to the group to making new music. Many Xscape fans (myself included) have been giving Kandi a hard time for deciding to not join her sisters in song as they aim to create new hits! And even though it makes many of us sad that she really won’t be joining them, she has logical reasoning

By: Erica M. Ponder Thousands around the country rejoiced as Keisha Lance Bottoms won Atlanta’s mayoral race and runoff against Atlanta City Councilwoman Mary Norwood in December 2017. The deal was sealed Tuesday afternoon as Bottoms was officially sworn in as the 60th mayor of Atlanta. Today I was sworn in as the 60th Mayor of Atlanta. This is a moment I won’t soon forget. Thank you to my family, friends and all of Atlanta for your support, your encouragement and your faith