Black Women, Workforce Losses, and Resilience: Why Building Our Own Systems Still Matters
A deeper look at job loss trends, resilience, and the legacy of Black women-led organizations creating pathways to success when access is limited.
Dr. Angela D. Massey
Career Steps: Speaker, Trainer, and Leadership Consultant, Life on Purpose LLC (2003 — Present); Legal Data Steward, Day, Berry, Howard LLP (2003 — 2004); Administrative Manager, Carter & Burgess
More Than Letters: The Legacy of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority and Its Mission of Service Since 1943
Founded by 13 visionary Black women in Detroit during segregation, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority continues to empower communities through education, mentorship, scholarships, and sisterhood.
The Order of the Eastern Star: How Black Mutual Aid, Faith, and Leadership Built Community When Systems Failed
Born out of Prince Hall Freemasonry, the Order of the Eastern Star created space for Black women’s leadership, community care, and survival long before institutional support existed.
Why the Divine Nine’s January Founders’ Days Still Matter
A reflection on Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi Beta — and why their missions remain urgent. Atlantic City Focus celebrates the Divine Nine.
Taye Diggs Discusses Children’s Books and Identity at Wilmington Public Library Event
The actor and author appeared at the “Stories, Stage & Screen” program to talk about fatherhood, race, and self-acceptance.
Atlantic City Focus Salutes Robert Townsend, Lorenz Tate and Ben Vereen
Robert Townsend, Lorenz Tate and Ben Vereen appeared together at the Wilmington Public Library.
Slick Rick Rocks Wilmington
Hip Hop storyteller Slick Rick performed at the Wilmington Library on Feb. 23 as part of the Voices of Power Series.
Grandmaster Flash Explains “What is the Quick Mix Theory” and Its Contribution to Hip-Hop
Joseph Saddler, the American Hip-Hop DJ more popularly known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, presented an audiovisual lecture at the Wilmington Public Library on Nov. 16 before a standing-room-only crowd.
Atlantic City Focus Salutes Tommy Davidson: From in Living Color to Living in Color Comedian Talks Life, Love and Race
Tommy Davidson, best known for his work on In Living Color — the early 1990s sketch comedy series — spoke at the Wilmington Public Library to promote his new book Living in Color.