SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
April 28, 2026 This column exists for only one purpose; that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help … if…
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.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
April 14, 2026 … this column exists for only one purpose and that is to answer your questions on Negro League baseball history. To that end, I need your help…
Atlanta Dream Acquire All‑Star Angel Reese in Major Trade With Chicago Sky
Atlanta Dream acquire All-Star Angel Reese from Chicago Sky, adding elite rebounding and championship pedigree after historic 2025 season, signaling serious title ambitions in 2026.
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.
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.
SHADOW BALL: Learning More About Negro League History
A few weeks ago, I asked readers: What manager has been named to the Baseball Hall of Fame for Negro League performance? Nobody offered a guess, so I gave everybody…
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.
Women’s History Month: Women, Golf, and Global Strategy Take Center Stage
By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | March 18, 2026 Atlanta’s West Midtown will once again serve as a hub for connection, conversation, and celebration as Tee It Up for…
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.














