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24K Members Only Host a Rated R Dinner Experience
In a quaint curated venue space in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, New York, industry insiders and media personalities alike came to witness a new female duo making headway out of Bergen County, New Jersey. Hosted by female rapper champion and connoisseur, Lil Miss ChitChat (@lilmisschitchat), the atmosphere was electric and full of entertainment. It’s Rated R‘s private dinner single release event for their new song “Everything” was one for the books. With attendees anticipating their presence, the ladies walked in confidently greeting the room with a smile. Donning matching leather pants and black crop tops both Kiara and Jada were more than prepared for the moment.
As they thanked everyone for coming out, they took center stage to perform their latest single. Once, DJ Kimu (@_kimu) dropped the sultry suspenseful record, Jada proceeded to seductively sway her hips as her bold and racy lyrics instantly captivated the crowd. Provocatively segueing into the chorus, Kiara, the vocalist of the duo, began to serenade the crowd. As the guests joined in to sing along, cameras flashed, as everyone wanted to capture the moment in real time.
The event featured a self-servicing open bar with your chose of libation, a two course meal including, a flavorful blackened chicken breast with creamy mashed potatoes, an authentic rasta pasta, and a cash prize “What’s the Lyrics” trivia game, which perfectly complimented the night’s celebratory spirit.
The ladies closed out the evening by performing a few of their other singles such as “Bad Guy”, “On Star”, ““Like This (96)” and “Breakfast in Bed”. The blend of Hip Hop and R&B in this dynamic girl group is one to look forward too and must have on ladies night playlist .
Overall, Its Rated R’s single release event was a riveting success, leaving attendees buzzing with excitement and an eagerness for more from this talented duo. With their distinctive sound and strong stage presence, they are undoubtedly on a trajectory for greater recognition in the music industry.
For updates on the group follow It’s Rated R on instagram @itsratedrmusic and stream their music on Spotify and Apple Music.
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Atlanta Screening of The Alabama Solution Brings Together Panel of Advocates, Leaders, and Community Voices
ATLANTA, GA — Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered in Atlanta for a special screening of the Oscar-nominated HBO documentary The Alabama Solution, an evening centered on film, dialogue, and community engagement around issues of justice and incarceration.
Hosted at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, the event brought together organizations and community members for a formal evening of reflection and conversation following the powerful documentary. The film, co-directed by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman and co-produced by Alex Duran, offers an intimate and unfiltered look into Alabama’s prison system.
At the heart of the documentary are the voices of justice-impacted individuals Melvin “Bennu” Ray and Robert “Kinetik” Council, whose experiences shed light on the realities inside the prison system while challenging viewers to consider deeper questions about accountability, dignity, and reform.
Following the screening, a panel discussion brought together leaders and advocates working in justice reform and community outreach. The conversation was moderated by Bridgette Simpson of Barred Business, who guided the dialogue with panelists representing several organizations committed to addressing issues within the justice system.
Panelists included Gerald Griggs of the NAACP, Kimberly Jones of Fork the System, Octavious Holiday of the Positive Outreach Development Society, Kevin Marshall of The Marshall Law Group, LLC, Kathryn Hamoudah of the Southern Center for Human Rights, and Christopher Willars of The Life Unit Inc.
Each panelist offered insight shaped by their work in advocacy, legal reform, and community engagement. Their perspectives highlighted the far-reaching effects incarceration can have on families and communities, while also emphasizing the importance of awareness, accountability, and continued dialogue around the issues presented in the film.
The screening was supported by several organizations dedicated to justice and civic engagement, including One for Justice, Dream.org, Barred Business, the Southern Center for Human Rights, The Life Unit, the Center for Civic Innovation, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and the Free Atlanta Abolition Movement.
The evening also served as a moment of connection for those in attendance, including family members and advocates whose lives have been impacted by the justice system. Through film and conversation, the gathering created space for reflection and for communities to engage with the realities highlighted in the documentary.
As conversations continued after the screening, the event underscored the power of storytelling to bring people together, raise awareness, and encourage deeper consideration of issues that often remain unseen by the public.
As momentum continues to grow around conversations sparked by the documentary, organizers are encouraging community members to take an additional step by supporting efforts aimed at protecting justice-impacted individuals from discrimination.
Advocates are currently inviting the public to sign a virtual petition card supporting the establishment of a statewide Protected Class Ordinance in Georgia, which would help ensure justice-impacted individuals are protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and opportunity.
You may find and share the virtual petition here:
Statewide Protected Class
https://www.theprotectedclassnetwork.org/sign-our-petition
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