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The largest Greek picnic in the country is back and taking over Atlanta with 6 days of cultural events for the Phirst Pham, devastating divas, pretty poodles, and the like.

The 19th Annual Atlanta Greek Picnic

Source:Atlanta Greek Picnic & Sean Anderson / Courtesy of The Resource Guild

20 years later, Atlanta Greek Picnic (AGP) is proudly declaring that it’s the “greatest annual HBCU takeover of them all” especially since it’s centered around newly reaccredited Morris Brown College. From June 25 -June 30, thousands of students, alumni, Black sororities, fraternities, and lovers of HBCU culture will ascend the institution for the lively celebration.

This year’s AGP will feature celeb attendees including HBCU anthem creators Fabo, Roscoe Dash, and Lil Ru with more surprises to be announced.

A press release adds AGP will also bring awareness about the importance of HBCU graduates “being whole and healthy humans” with education on financial, physical, and mental health through its AGP Cares initiative.

The 19th Annual Atlanta Greek Picnic

Source: Atlanta Greek Picnic & Sean Anderson / Courtesy of The Resource Guild

Citing the need for mental health services and the suicide rates among African Americans ages 15 to 24, AGP Cares is offering “complimentary” 6-10 minute AGP Cares Chats with licensed therapists and vital health screenings in the “AGP Cares Corner.”

AGP Founder Tiwa Works said in a statement that he’s grateful for the past and optimistic about the path forward for his annual picnic.

“As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, AGP remains dedicated to fostering unity, creating memorable experiences, and building lasting connections,” said Tiwa. “We reflect on our journey, our achievements, and the exciting possibilities ahead. We champion the celebration of our culture and the support of small businesses.

We are committed to continuously tackling important community issues such as financial literacy and mental health awareness, aiming to develop opportunities that will benefit the future generations of our community,” he added.

AGP kicked off Tuesday with a mixer at Black-owned 42 Bar & Grill and a “Bamba Tuesday” party at Rock Steady’s Afro-Carribean music gallery.

See the rest of the scheduled Atlanta Greek Picnic events below.

AGP Career Fair & Fireside Chat 

Wednesday kicks off with the Career Fair & Fireside Chat on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 6 pm-9pm at the Westside Cultural Arts Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and build connections with the U.S. Army and more.

The R&B Experience at Whisky Mistress, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 10 pm-3 am

Last year this event was sold out with drinks and bottles flowing. Attendees can expect the same vibes plus more this year.

AGP Block Party at Underground Atlanta, Thursday, June 27, 2024, 8 pm-2 am

The famous AGP Block Party at Underground Atlanta will be a great time spent outdoors in downtown Atlanta with the VIBES. A big stage, vendors, food, multiple bars, and celebrity performances.

The Social Media Hangout x Brunch Day Party at Westside Motor Lounge, Friday, June 28, 12 pm – 5 pm

Pop out with all your Divine 9 friends!

Opulence: AGP Kick-Off Party at Believe Music Hall, Friday, June 28, 9:00 pm – 2:30 am

AGP Field of Greeks Fitness And Wellness Event, Saturday, June 29, 9 am-12 pm

Taking place at Rodney Cook Sr Park – 616 Joseph E. Boone Blvd, it will be a perfect way to start your morning.

The 20th Atlanta Greek Picnic, Saturday, June 29 from 2 pm-12 am

Taking place at the Founders Plaza of Morris Brown College, attendees will be submerged in Black culture and the HBCU experience. Vendors, food trucks, and live music will flood the campus of Morris Brown College. One of the main attractions at the AGP is the annual Stroll Off where Divine 9 sororities and fraternities compete for a $10,000 prize.

The Official 2024 Alumni Greek Picnic, Sunday, June 30 from 2 pm-8 pm

Closing out the weekend will be the AGP Alumni Greek Picnic at Morris Brown College. Join Atlanta Greek Picnic in its 20th year celebrating and highlighting Divine 9 sororities and fraternities from around the country and HBCU culture. This event series has featured continuous support of Black-owned businesses and brands for over 20 years.

Will YOU be attending the 20th annual Atlanta Greek Picnic?

The 19th Annual Atlanta Greek Picnic

Source: Nightlifelink/ Courtesy of The Resource Guild

Sponsors for the 20th Annual Atlanta Greek Picnic include Red Bull, The U.S. Army, and TiwaWorks.

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A global luxury collective is hosting a VIP polo experience and inviting stylish stunners to their sun-kissed soireé.

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

Joie de Vivre or JDV Lifestyle Group is announcing its fourth annual “La Joie de Vivre Polo Experience.” A luxury event uniquely curated by people of color, the experience will take place at the Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut on July 21, 2024.

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

A press release reports that the event will feature a pulse-pounding polo match with food headlined by James Beard Award nominee/ the executive chef of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Chef Jerome Grant.

Grant will “take guests on a gastronomic journey like no other” alongside local and international chefs. There will also be master mixologists offering crafts cocktails, and a VIP premium lounge and cabanas for the event that will dedicate a portion of the proceeds to the CTO Scholarship Foundation.

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

Attendees are encouraged to get gussied up and gorgeous in their finest summer hats, sun dresses, and matching sets for the unique summer experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of cultures that shape our world.

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

“Our mission is to create unique, memorable experiences that celebrate diversity and luxury,” said Marlon Bolasingh, COO of JDV Lifestyle Group about the significance of this event in a statement to BOSSIP. “This event embodies the essence of joy, elegance, and community, and we can’t wait to share it with our guests.”

Will YOU be attending the La Joie de Vivre Polo Experience?

JDV Lifestyle Group

Source: Jahmel “Jah”Charles and Jim Morris / Blue Pictorial

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Dave East Gumbo

Source: Courtesy / Karim Butler

The business minds behind a popular cannabis lifestyle brand Gumbo–publicly enjoyed by top music artists like Meek Mill, Migos, Dave East, Fabolous, and others–are officially launching an innovative new company, GUMBO Brands, with a two-day, immersive pop-up experience in New York City on October 27-28, 2021.

With legalization having passed in New York, it’s an exciting time for the cannabis industry overall. But a look at the demographics behind marijuana businesses nationwide shows that legalization alone isn’t enough to provide reparations for the communities damaged by 50+ years of criminalization. In this space, GUMBO Brands is leveraging creative cultural interventions to encourage entrepreneurship and support racial justice outcomes and inclusion.

Gumbo Flyer

Source: Courtesy / GUMBO

The GUMBO Brands pop-up in Chelsea will be open from 2:00-9:00pm on October 27th and 28th, with special programming featuring notable guests happening each evening from 6:00-7:30pm and a finale afterparty dubbed “Midnight Brunch” featuring a secret show where GUMBO’s creative collaborations will be revealed.

Full details for the weekend appear below. For more information, visit gumbobrands.com.

WHAT:

Fireside Chat: Lifestyle, Culture, & Cannabis – Creative Opportunities for Emerging Entrepreneurs

WHERE:

The Ainsworth – Chelsea

122 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Pop-up is open from 2:00-9:00pm

WHO:

Karim Butler, Gumbo Brands

Upscale Vandal

Moderator: Rashaad Lambert, SVP Culture & Community, Forbes Magazine

Gumbo Flyer

Source: Courtesy / GUMBO

WHAT:

Panel Discussion:

WHERE:

The Ainsworth – Chelsea

122 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

WHEN:

Thursday, October 28, 2021

6:00pm – 7:30pm

Pop-up is open from 2:00-9:00pm

WHO:

Moderator: Selena Hill, Black Enterprise

Gumbo Flyer

Source: Courtesy / GUMBO

When L.A.P.D. Detective Diego Hernandez is assigned a career-making case investigating a vicious cartel, he uncovers links to his brother’s supposed suicide and a turf battle that’s about to swallow his neighborhood. Torn between playing by the book and seeking justice, he resurrects the masked street legend El Chicano. Now, out to take down his childhood buddy turned gang boss, he sets off a bloody war to defend his city and avenge his brother’s murder.

Change is worth fighting for

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At Studio Movie Grill City Centre @ 7pm

 

In Theaters Everywhere April 5, 2019

THE BEST OF ENEMIES is a timely, inspiring drama starring Academy Award® nominee Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures) and Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri).

 

Based on a true story, THE BEST OF ENEMIES centers on the extraordinary relationship between Ann Atwater (Henson), a fearless and outspoken civil rights activist who faced off against C.P. Ellis (Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader, to blaze the way for school desegregation in Durham, North Carolina, in 1971.

 

 

 

When a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) buys their dream house in the Napa Valley, they think they have found the perfect home to take their next steps as a family. But when the strangely attached seller (Dennis Quaid) continues to infiltrate their lives, they begin to suspect that he has hidden motivations beyond a quick sale.

DATE:  March 16, 2019
LOCATION:  E2 Ultra Lounge