Kasim Reed

With the help of local athletes and public figures, viewers will learn about the role basketball courts play for local communities at large, important historical locations centered around the city, as well as the little-known stories of the players who left the small swath of asphalt to go pro. Watch the new trailer now!

Today, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) continues its 22-year legacy of providing a platform for diverse storytelling and emerging filmmakers, by announcing the 2018 official selections in all screening categories. The festival returns to Miami Beach, FL from June 13-17. 

The New Museum has announce the schedule of events for IdeasCity New York, taking place Today, September 16, 2017, at Sara D. Roosevelt Park on Chrystie Street, one block from the New Museum.

GRAMMY-winning multiplatinum artist Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band, will make his television voiceover debut as the narrator of ON A MISSION: ATLANTA RISING, a profile of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank, this Today, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

GRAMMY-winning multiplatinum artist Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band, will make his television voiceover debut as the narrator of ON A MISSION: ATLANTA RISING, a profile of Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC owner Arthur Blank, this Saturday, Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

The New Museum has announce the schedule of events for IdeasCity New York, taking place Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Sara D. Roosevelt Park on Chrystie Street, one block from the New Museum.

The New Museum is pleased to announce the fourth edition of IdeasCity New York, taking place Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Sara D. Roosevelt Park on Chrystie Street, one block from the New Museum.

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), hosted its star-studded 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala honoring Kenny Leon at espace in New York City yesterday, March 27. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the cocktail party below!

Personal development coach and author, Sheri Riley, celebrated the release of her new book, Exponential Living, at a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Atlanta last night. Special guests included Usher and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.  

Bounce will world premiere the 25 th Annual Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, on Sunday, January 29 at 9:00pm ET.

On September 23, 2014, Atlanta's Fox Theatre announced a yearlong celebration, dubbed The Legend Lives On, to thank its hometown in honor of the 40th anniversary of 'Save the Fox,' a city-wide effort rescuing the landmark from demolition.

National Thank You Day (September 15) is the perfect occasion to acknowledge and appreciate someone who has been influential in your life - from parents, to teachers, to the crossing guard you see every day.

In a year defined by civil rights cases that have galvanized the country, the National Action Network (NAN) and Reverend Al Sharpton, are partnering with TV One to present the first-ever television broadcast of The 2015 Triumph Awards.

ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will be the naming partner of the new Atlanta stadium, now officially named Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The agreement, which continues through 2042, includes official naming rights and other partnership benefits. The Mercedes-Benz brand will be prominent inside and outside the building, including on the roof; in plaza areas; on directional, on-field and tunnel signage; in club areas; in VIP parking and entrance areas; on the first-of-its-kind video halo board; and in additional areas.

VH1's award-winning "Rock Doc" franchise takes you down to the dirty south with the premiere of "ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta's Rise in the Rap Game" today, September 2 at 10PM

VH1's award-winning "Rock Doc" franchise takes you down to the dirty south with the premiere of "ATL: The Untold Story of Atlanta's Rise in the Rap Game" on Tuesday, September 2 at 10PM

Tony Award nominee Valisia LeKae, who stars as Diana Ross in the smash hit Motown The Musical, will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 4th Annual Triumph Awards today, October 7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre. Hosted by the Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, the Triumph Awards honor those who have made a positive impact beyond their performance on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community. Other 2013 honorees include Queen Latifah, Vogue Magazine Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

Tony Award nominee Valisia LeKae, who stars as Diana Ross in the smash hit Motown The Musical, will be honored by the National Action Network (NAN) at the 4th Annual Triumph Awards on October 7 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theatre. Hosted by the Reverend Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, the Triumph Awards honor those who have made a positive impact beyond their performance on stage, in the arts, in sports, and in the community. Other 2013 honorees include Queen Latifah, Vogue Magazine Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley, and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

The 84-year-old company has announced that it will now begin its upcoming season with a two-week tour to China - its first major international tour in more than 10 years.