Events

Culture, community, red-carpet moments, and signature experiences curated for connection, celebration, and the Upscale lifestyle.

Entertainment

Comedy Veterans Kym Whitley & Buddy Lewis Announce Return of "Whacked Out Wednesdays" at HaHA Comedy Club

Jul 22, 2026

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Comedy Veterans Kym Whitley & Buddy Lewis Announce Return of "Whacked Out Wednesdays" at HaHA Comedy Club

Upscale Media

Entertainment

Black Music Action Coalition and Live Nation Welcome 20 Emerging Music Industry Leaders to the 2026 BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program

Jul 14, 2026

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Black Music Action Coalition and Live Nation Welcome 20 Emerging Music Industry Leaders to the 2026 BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program

Pamela J. Broussard

Event Recaps

Atlanta Students Use AI to Honor Ambassador Young and his Wife Mrs. Carolyn Young

Jul 9, 2026

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Atlanta Students Use AI to Honor Ambassador Young and his Wife Mrs. Carolyn Young

Upscale Media

Entertainment

Culture, Conversation & Cardi: ESSENCE Festival 2026 Opens with an Unforgettable First Day

Jul 4, 2026

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Culture, Conversation & Cardi: ESSENCE Festival 2026 Opens with an Unforgettable First Day

Mo Clark

Culture

Bishop Craig L. Oliver Sr. Marks 30 Years of Leadership with a Prophetic Stand for Justice: Elizabeth Baptist Church to Host First-Ever Juneteenth Celebration

Jul 2, 2026

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Bishop Craig L. Oliver Sr. Marks 30 Years of Leadership with a Prophetic Stand for Justice: Elizabeth Baptist Church to Host First-Ever Juneteenth Celebration

Michelle DeShields

Technology & AI

Global Black Economic Forum Unveils 2026 Essence Festival Programming

Jun 29, 2026

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Global Black Economic Forum Unveils 2026 Essence Festival Programming

From democracy and workforce development to entrepreneurship and health equity, the forum’s 2026 lineup centers economic progress and community impact.

Upscale Media

Events

Jun 29, 2026

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3 min read

Celebrating 50 Years of Sisterhood

Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc Marks a Golden Legacy with 50 Random Acts of Kindness.

Leslie Royal

Event Recaps

ESSENCE Fest 2026: The Movers, Mentors, and Changemakers Defining This Year’s Cultural Celebration

Jun 24, 2026

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ESSENCE Fest 2026: The Movers, Mentors, and Changemakers Defining This Year’s Cultural Celebration

Mo Clark

Entertainment

Rick Ross Celebrates 20 Years of Port of Miami with a Historic Symphony Experience in Atlanta

Jun 14, 2026

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Rick Ross Celebrates 20 Years of Port of Miami with a Historic Symphony Experience in Atlanta

Mo Clark

Entertainment

Pap Chanel Illuminates Atlanta with an Intimate Listening Experience at Rolling Out Headquarters with Upscale Magazine

Jun 2, 2026

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Pap Chanel Illuminates Atlanta with an Intimate Listening Experience at Rolling Out Headquarters with Upscale Magazine

Mercedez Millionaire

Entertainment

Jun 2, 2026

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Pap Chanel Illuminates Atlanta with an Intimate Listening Experience at Rolling Out Headquarters with Upscale Magazine

Mercedez Millionaire

Event Recaps

Celebrating the Bond Between Mothers and Daughters

May 14, 2026

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Celebrating the Bond Between Mothers and Daughters

Michelle DeShields

Entertainment

Creatives of Color Weekend 2026 Turned Atlanta Into a Hub for Innovation, Culture, and Creative Power

May 12, 2026

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Creatives of Color Weekend 2026 Turned Atlanta Into a Hub for Innovation, Culture, and Creative Power

Upscale Media

Event Recaps

POSSIBLE 2026: The Moments, Messages, and Media Shifts Everyone’s Talking About

May 12, 2026

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POSSIBLE 2026: The Moments, Messages, and Media Shifts Everyone’s Talking About

Upscale Media

Entertainment

Legacy in Motion: Inside the 2026 Boss Babe Awards Homecoming Experience

Apr 30, 2026

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Legacy in Motion: Inside the 2026 Boss Babe Awards Homecoming Experience

Upscale Media

Lifestyle

Apr 26, 2026

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2 min read

TrapFather Trilogy: More Than Music

Mo Clark

Event Recaps

Inside the 2026 NAACP Image Awards: A Celebration of Black Excellence in Arts and Culture

Mar 2, 2026

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Inside the 2026 NAACP Image Awards: A Celebration of Black Excellence in Arts and Culture

Event Recaps

Ari Fletcher Hosts “With Love, REMEDY,” an Intimate Galentine’s Celebration of Beauty, Love, and Connection

Feb 6, 2026

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Ari Fletcher Hosts “With Love, REMEDY,” an Intimate Galentine’s Celebration of Beauty, Love, and Connection

Mo Clark

Movies | TV | Books

BET Celebrates 10 Seasons of “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” With Atlanta VIP Mixer

Feb 5, 2026

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BET Celebrates 10 Seasons of “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” With Atlanta VIP Mixer

Mo Clark

Fashion

May 14, 2024

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FUBU Makes a Bold Statement at Atlanta Fashion Week, Covered by Upscale Magazine: Don’t Call It a Comeback

Mo Clark