The BEC Awards  recognize and celebrate Black businesses, professionals, creatives, artists, and musicians who have demonstrated excellence in customer service while making meaningful contributions to community enrichment. The event highlights individuals whose work uplifts, inspires, and strengthens communities both locally and beyond. Some of the award winners include global icon and renowned speaker Dr. Matthew Knowles , Chattanooga radio legend Keith Landecker , American

Affirmation Mondays for Youth Girls and Teens every Monday from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm What to expect? 1. A welcoming space to learn, connect, and make new friends. 2. Creative time to build a one-of-a-kind Affirmation Box which include positive messages to uplift hearts and spread love throughout the community. 3. Learn positive strategies dealing with life obstacles to become a better you! Come as you are, bring your light, and help us create something meaningful together. Your

What a great experience attending the Bessie Smith Cultural Center and thanks for allowing us to attend with no charge! The Bessie Smith Center is a non-profit and the only African-American museum in the city and highlights American indigenous groups and African-American roots in America over the centuries. They are open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm. Book your visit today! https://www.bessiesmithcc.org/

What a BLAST it was supporting unified sports this year at McCallie High School. Thanks to all the friends and families that came to support the basketball players. Shoutout to Brainerd High School boys team for coming in 1st place! Tra Caperton is a sophomore three sport student-athlete at Brainerd High School: Wrestling, Track, and Basketball. Thanks to his brother Cornelius Caperton who helped coached them to a championship! Keep up the hard work! Go Panthers! #Scholars #S

Student4Life had the opportunity to take two Brainerd High School student athletes to their first NPHC experience. In S4L we believe it takes a village. Giving the youth the ability to see outside their norm by exposing and educating them while also having fun is crucial! School is not always "fun" and it takes a lot of hard work and grit, but there are aspects in the academic journey that can create memories and bonds for a lifetime. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is an glo

The Chattanooga Public Library hosted a celebration of local literary talent at the 2025 Local Authors Fair. The Downtown Library was filled with a diverse group of talented authors from the community from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Author 's had the opportunity to read their material outside on the Library’s plaza, a DIY bookmarks craft on the First Floor and a special reception and reading for the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild’s latest anthology, RidgeCut. This was my very first event sh

Part two of the 2023 interview with host Jalen and co-host Sterling and Herm. 7 out of 100,000 babies are born with the rare heart...

Part one of two 2023 interview with host Jalen and co-host Sterling and Herm. 7 out of 100,000 babies are born with the rare heart...

Yes—let’s get this part out of the way. I legally  changed my name. And no, I don’t take offense if you call me Brandon, BG, BGreen or...