Atlanta Turns Infrastructure into Canvas with New Public Mural in Mechanicsville
Atlanta unveils “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” mural in Mechanicsville, highlighting community, culture, and public art investment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 5
Nathaniel “Mr. Bowleggs” Dansby’s Soul Country journey reclaims Black roots in country music, blending faith, legacy, and storytelling into a timeless cultural revival.
Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center
Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…
ARTIST PROFILE: Theodis Ealey
By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | Artist Profiles Series Roots in Duncan Plantation, Raised in Natchez The story of Theodis Ealey begins in 1947 at Duncan Plantation in…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 4
Kirk Jay rises from The Voice to Soul Country leader, using BPIR platform to elevate Black country artists and reclaim a powerful musical legacy.
ARTIST PROFILE: Anton Cunningham
By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | Artist Profiles Series THE SON WHO BECAME THE STORYTELLER: Preserving the Legacy of Lu Vason When Anton sat down with Valeria Howard…
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 3
Howard Johnson, BPIR head judge, shapes Soul Country by listening for authenticity, guiding emerging artists, and preserving Black musical and Western cultural traditions.
Inside the National Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Journey Through Truth, Memory, and Reckoning with America’s Past
Atlanta’s Civil and Human Rights Center offers a powerful journey through America’s past, confronting injustice, honoring resilience, and challenging visitors to reflect and act
Inside the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo — Part 2
Bill Pickett Rodeo leader Margo Wade-LaDrew launches Soul Country Music Stars, creating national opportunities for Black country artists and reshaping the genre’s cultural narrative.
















