Back from a four-year hiatus, R&B singer Solange just recently dropped her highly anticipated album When I Get Home. Trying to top her last album, A Seat at the Table, was a task not so difficult for Solange. Her new album is geared towards making listeners aware of her African-American culture. The song “Exit Scott” gives listeners…
For some, there is no better way to kick-start the spring season by enjoying unlimited cocktails for brunch at The Bloody Mary Festival which returns to Atlanta, GA, March 24. The Bloody Mary Festival is a celebration of the most beloved brunch cocktail and the largest event of its kind. Their mission is to bring together the most…
Captain Marvel is the action-packed, women’s empowerment movie many have been waiting for. Directed by Anna Boden and an incredible cast led by actress Brie Larson, it did not disappoint. Captain Marvel swooped into theaters on International Women’s Day and gave every other Marvel movie a run for its money (quite literally) with the Thursday night opening alone raking in over…
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) located in Douglasville, GA has recently worked with the UWG to develop the 2Plus2 program, where graduating GHC students are admitted into the university. The University System of Georgia recognized that students enrolled in college courses in the Douglas County area need more four-year degree program options. UWG and GHC forming…
Going Up Entertainment, or G-Up, is an organization led by students that are familiar with marketing and promotions. G-Up is working to make some changes in the atmosphere at UWG. The organization does this by staying involved in community service and hosting themed events to bring the community together. “We are building this organization to…
The Oakland singer Kehlani recently dropped her highly anticipated mixtape While We Wait. This mixtape comes after a two-year hiatus from recording music of her own. Kehlani gives her fans a step inside what has been happening in her world. Similar to a roller coaster ride, this mixtape will have its listeners emotions up and down. While We Wait is a mix…
Each semester the campus radio station has rolled out a diverse group of students through the station’s WOLF In Training Program (W.I.T). In Spring 2016 the show College Circuit hit airwaves for the first time and three years later the show has become a fan favorite all over campus. Original cast member Mykenzi Zehren, a senior at UWG, is the new Executive Producer…
Tyler Perry decided to cap-off the Madea series with the film A Madea Family Funeral that was released March 1. The American actor, filmmaker, playwright and comedian started his Madea franchise in 1999 with the play I Can Do Bad All By Myself and Madea first appeared on the big screen in 2005 with the film Diary of a Mad Black Woman. With an opening of about $23 million at…
UWG’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter hosted an interactive discussion on knowing how to deal with encounters with law enforcement. Guest speaker Mawuli Davis, a founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm, was invited to provide insight that he has gained in his profession. Being an institution with a large representation of black…
After pushing back his release date, rapper Offset finally dropped his album titled Father of 4 on Feb. 22. Being the last of the Migos to release a solo project it is easy to say that it is the most authentic of the three albums. Offset has artists like J.Cole, Travis Scott and even spouse Cardi B On the album. Offset…