Dogon Village

Mayor Andre Dickens Joins Grand Opening of HBCU Green Fund Resilience Hub on Earth Day in West Atlanta

villagechief — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:47:01 +0000

ATLANTA, Georgia – Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta City Council Member Byron D. Amos (District 3) joined local leaders, friends, and neighbors on Earth Day to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the HBCU Green Fund Resilience Hub, a container-based multi-use center bringing sustainability to life in West Atlanta. Nearly 100 people […]

The post Mayor Andre Dickens Joins Grand Opening of HBCU Green Fund Resilience Hub on Earth Day in West Atlanta appeared first on Dogon Village.

Reggae Icon Maxi Priest Unveils New Single “Touch By An Angel,” Blending Reggae, R&B and Soul

villagechief — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:39:05 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO — International reggae icon Maxi Priest has officially released his soulful new single, “Touch By An Angel,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The track, delivered through his Level Vibes Music imprint and distributed globally by Intercept Music, continues Priest’s legacy as one of reggae fusion’s most enduring and recognizable voices. Produced […]

The post Reggae Icon Maxi Priest Unveils New Single “Touch By An Angel,” Blending Reggae, R&B and Soul appeared first on Dogon Village.

Melania Trump’s Epstein Statement Was a Major Communications Blunder That Undermined Her Credibility

villagechief — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:50:32 +0000

Edrea Davis – By any professional communications standard, credibility is never built in a single statement. It is built over time, through consistency, honesty, and alignment between words and reality. That is why the recent press statement from Melania Trump regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files lands as more than a misstep—it is a profound strategic […]

The post Melania Trump’s Epstein Statement Was a Major Communications Blunder That Undermined Her Credibility appeared first on Dogon Village.

Michael Eric Dyson’s Powerful Prayer Ignites Urgent Debate on Faith, Justice, Racism, Gun Violence and Political Hypocrisy

villagechief — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:31:53 +0000

Edrea Davis – The exchange between Michael Eric Dyson and Roland Martin carries the unmistakable weight of a moment that, in their view, could no longer be approached with politeness or restraint. What unfolded was not simply a controversial prayer, but a necessary interruption, a moment that demanded honesty over comfort. Dyson’s prayer itself is […]

The post Michael Eric Dyson’s Powerful Prayer Ignites Urgent Debate on Faith, Justice, Racism, Gun Violence and Political Hypocrisy appeared first on Dogon Village.

Underfunded and Overburdened: New Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda Report Warns Election System Is Reaching a Breaking Point

villagechief — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000

By Edrea Davis — A new five-part report series recently released by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), in partnership with the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, is sounding the alarm on what advocates describe as one of the most overlooked threats to democracy in Georgia: the chronic underfunding of elections and its growing […]

The post Underfunded and Overburdened: New Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda Report Warns Election System Is Reaching a Breaking Point appeared first on Dogon Village.

The Real Cost of Political Ignorance in Black America: Roland Martin Schools Nick Cannon and Amber Rose on Politics, History, and Power

villagechief — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:17:33 +0000

By Edrea Davis – In an era where podcasts, short clips, and viral conversations shape public opinion and influence policy, a troubling reality is becoming impossible to ignore: too many voices are loud, but uninformed. Following a widely criticized and historically inaccurate exchange between Nick Cannon and Amber Rose, journalist Roland Martin did not simply […]

The post The Real Cost of Political Ignorance in Black America: Roland Martin Schools Nick Cannon and Amber Rose on Politics, History, and Power appeared first on Dogon Village.

They Knew—But They Just Couldn’t Vote for the Black Woman in 2024

villagechief — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:40:06 +0000

Voters saw Donald Trump’s record for years. The choice wasn’t about information—it was about something deeper. By Edrea Davis – They knew. They knew who Donald Trump was. They had seen it for years. They knew he was incompetent. They watched the mismanagement of the pandemic unfold in real time as science was dismissed, facts were […]

The post They Knew—But They Just Couldn’t Vote for the Black Woman in 2024 appeared first on Dogon Village.

Atlanta LeadHERship Awards Brunch Featuring Celebrities AJ Calloway, Lamman Rucker and Live Performance by Q Parker of 112

villagechief — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:50:36 +0000

ATLANTA, GA — Women across Fulton County are coming together for a purpose-driven afternoon of impact, connection, and civic leadership as Women for Arrington proudly presents LeadHERship Awards Brunch Atlanta: Empower. Inspire. Lead. Taking place Saturday, March 29, at Curate Atlanta, the LeadHERship Awards Fundraiser will convene influential women leaders, advocates, professionals, and change-makers for […]

The post Atlanta LeadHERship Awards Brunch Featuring Celebrities AJ Calloway, Lamman Rucker and Live Performance by Q Parker of 112 appeared first on Dogon Village.

Rickey Smiley Expands Reach as Urban One Renews Morning Show and Launches New Video Podcast

villagechief — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:48:25 +0000

Rickey Smiley is expanding his media footprint as Urban One deepens its long-standing partnership with the nationally syndicated radio host, comedian, and author. The company announced a new multi-year agreement that renews The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for five more years while introducing a new video podcast series designed to bring Smiley’s voice to an […]

The post Rickey Smiley Expands Reach as Urban One Renews Morning Show and Launches New Video Podcast appeared first on Dogon Village.

Dino Archie Premieres Stand-Up Special Beautiful Burden March 21 on HYPE+ Channel

villagechief — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:46:58 +0000

Archie has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen By Edrea Davis – Parenting an 18-month-old can test anyone’s nerves—but comedian Dino Archie turned it into comedy gold with Beautiful Burden, a hilarious stand-up special premiering worldwide March 21, 2026, on the HYPE+ YouTube channel reaching more […]

The post Dino Archie Premieres Stand-Up Special Beautiful Burden March 21 on HYPE+ Channel appeared first on Dogon Village.