Historic Westside News

Black History Scavenger Hunt; Celebrating Black History 365

February 15, 2021 adminAtlanta, Black history, Covid Friendly0 comment

Carter G. Woodson created Negro History week in 1926 to elevate a period of celebration. According to Jeff Johnson, “The caveat to that was it required us to actually study enough history outside of the celebration to continuously share during it. ” Well here at Historic Westside News, we make a concrted effort to do just that. That’s why we are hostikng the Black History Scavenger Hunt on March 21, 2021, at 1:00PM. Meet at the starting point (Apex Museum Parking Lot ). Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way…

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Cam Kirk Launches Collective Gallery, A Record Label-Style Company For Photographers

October 3, 2019 adminHBCU, Morehouse, music, photographer, Small Business0 comment

(Black PR Wire) It took Cam Kirk just one semester of biology to realize he didn’t want to become a doctor. Before the Morehouse grad established himself as one of the most sought-after photographers in hip-hop, he filtered through other career paths. Concert promotion seemed like a viable option after he successfully booked Wiz Khalifa for a show in Atlanta. But the decision to purchase a camera so he could better market future concerts and events was the catalyst behind his current role. Building clientele was virtually effortless for Kirk.…

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Opera legend Jessye Norman died Monday at age 74.

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 adminBlack history, Culture, Opera0 comment

The soprano died from septic shock and multi-organ failure secondary to complications of a spinal cord injury she had sustained in 2015, according to family statement issued to the Associated Press. “We are so proud of Jessye’s musical achievements and the inspiration that she provided to audiences around the world that will continue to be a source of joy. We are equally proud of her humanitarian endeavors addressing matters such as hunger, homelessness, youth development, and arts and culture education,” the family statement read. Norman was born in Georgia to…

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Historic Westside News Issue 12, January 2019

January 28, 2019February 5, 2019 Colette HaywoodCommunity, Historic Westside News, News0 comment

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Podcast Broadcasts Live from English Avenue

February 22, 2018 Colette HaywoodAtlanta, Community, English Avenue, Historic Westside, podcast0 comment

English Avenue resident, Melissa Harper, broadcast Funny Talk With Real People a podcast in which you will definitely here some real stuff, but with a funny twist! Funny Talk With Real People was created in 2016 by comedian Damien â€œMr. Inappropriateâ€ Clarke.Â Meka and Melissa joined as weekly co-hosts in February 2017.The three effortlessly connected and have since been bringing the laughs and the realness. Ozzie Van Egbert and Tyger Escobar are the newest additions to the show completing this five member cast of robust personalities. These five give a…

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The Last Mile: Westview Drive

January 29, 2017February 14, 2017 adminart and entertainment, literautre, Poetry0 comment

Author: Brent Brewer Whose route this is I think I know Though we’re always busy and on the go For that long last mile before we get home We’ll soon slow down the traffic flow. Folks kept alive by affordable care Taking their pills with their daily three squares They struggle with chronic “black” diseases While driving that last mile before they sleep. The car commuters think it queer To hear bold bikers shift their gears, Zipping downtown in under thirty minutes And cycling the last mile before they sleep.…