Drake's been a hip hop heavyweight even before he was signed to Young Money. His mixtapes Comeback Season, So Far Gone and Room For Improvement were wildly successful, solidifying "Wheelchair Jimmy's" unstoppable movement in the music industry. In fact, it was So Far Gone that made...
Memphis is the birthplace of soul music as well as being the center of the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King spent his life fighting for our people and was assassinated in Memphis a day after giving his inspirational "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech. Memphis' soul runs deep. M...
BlackAtlas.com and host Ray Baker experience the sights and sounds of DC, visiting such landmarks as Howard University, the African American Civil War Museum, and the awe-inspiring MLK Memorial. ...
Any southern city is known for its slang. The dirty south is almost a country on its own. Check out some of Atlanta's famous slang and the next time you're in the A, pull out your ATL vocab! I found it in the AJC: This is Atlanta's only major daily newspaper. The Journal carried the mot...
Martin Luther King Day is more than just the cherry on a 3-day weekend. It's a celebration of a life of service to African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" As we live our cushi...
Great monuments can be inspirational and remind today’s generation of powerful thinkers of the past. Here are several must-see monuments that will allow you to fully understand the beauty of history and the magic of an idea. The Pyramid of Giza in Egypt The Pyramid of Giza is one of the...
For the extreme sports enthusiast, going on a cruise through the Caribbean or sipping a premium cocktail on an exotic beach are about as exciting as watching grass grow. True ultimate adrenaline junkies don’t get excited by taking easy excursions through Middle America or taking in the scene i...
Freezing temperatures, blizzards and the unavoidable wind chill factors make winter one of the least favorable seasons. For those fortunate enough to avoid the cold, we’ve compiled a list of five of the best winter travel destinations for families, couple, singles, adventurers and the LGBT pop...