Black Writers Reunion and Conference is a national touring conference offering tools and workshops to African Americans, from the aspiring to the seasoned writer. The 2010 conference will celebrate ten years of programming on June 23-26th in Atlanta, where the conference originated. BWRC is offering a comprehensive workshop schedule sure to provide something for every [...]
1stFriday.com, Inc. announces the launch of “Connections,” touted as “a social and professional networking site spun off the national offline First Fridays phenomenon.” The intention of the site is to create strong online Black communities in local markets across the United States. The Connections platform is driven by technology from Leverage Software Inc. “We believe [...]
Three years ago, Teesha Borum felt directionless and discouraged about her progress. Instead of giving up on her goals, or settling into a 9-5 trance for a decade or two… she did something drastic. She packed up her belongings, said goodbye to Phoenix, and moved to Atlanta for a fresh start. Now she is 2010′s [...]