GALLERY: Intern’s Corner With Olivia, Exploring South End

Welcome back to my corner! My name is Olivia Bucco, I am the Fall 2019 Digital Content Intern for Beasley Media Group.

I took a walk around Charlotte's South End, photographing some of my favorite things about the area. I have created a gallery of what I get to see each day while working here, check it out!

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4      

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4     Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.

[caption id="attachment_205881" align="alignnone" width="657"] SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the F8 Facebook Developers conference on April 30, 2019 in San Jose, California. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivered the opening keynote to the FB Developer conference that runs through May 1. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)[/caption] Facebook announced a new redesign Tuesday that will push more of its focus to groups as the app looks to regain the trust of consumers, CNET reports. The social networking app, which has been plagued by privacy scandals in recent years, is making the move as part of its promise earlier this year to focus on its goal of connecting friends and family. Facebook groups are essentially digital spaces where people who share a common interest can interact with one another via posts, conversations and requests for recommendations. The app has "tens of millions" of active groups ranging from professional interests to hobbies, CNET reports. According to Bloomberg News, the new redesign of Facebook's core app will show users what groups their friends have recently joined, as well "as a personalized feed of activity across all the groups people are part of in a special tab." [caption id="attachment_205875" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Image courtesy of Facebook[/caption] "We've seen just a variety of these communities emerge and become really meaningful to people," Fidji Simo, head of the Facebook app, was quoted by CNET as saying. "We are now really preaching communities as the center of the app in addition to friends and family." Among other changes to the app include the shedding of its signature blue background in favor of a white hue. The proposed redesign will roll out slowly over a series of phases, rather than all at once. The shift towards groups and the aesthetic changes are all part of a larger overhaul that is Facebook's first major change in several years. The app has seen a decline in users over recent years and has come under fire over accusations from federal authorities that it helped to perpetuate the "fake news" phenomenon. “It has a much bigger focus on communities and making communities as central as friends," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the F8 Developers conference, where the changes were outlined. “We don’t have the strongest reputation on privacy right now," Zuckerberg added. “We need to change the way we’re running the company today." Other upgrades to the app include improvements in Messenger, Marketplace, as well as a "Meet New Friends" feature and Facebook Dating.  

Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang has issued an extended statement regarding the status of the festival. Via email, Lang shared the following: "Dear Woodstock Friends   It seems in a way that history is repeating itself. In July of 1969 we lost our site in Walkill and with only a month to go we managed to move to Bethel. Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!   This time around, Woodstock’s new hometown, Dix & Watkins Glen, NY and New York State have been really wonderful. I went door to door to talk to the neighbors. Some remembered Summer Jam back in ’73 and were worried about history repeating itself. But they opened their doors to us and we talked it out.  Many of those people have reached out over the last 24 hours with messages of hope and encouragement. The venue, Watkins Glen International, have been totally supportive and professional.   Yesterday, our financial partner, Dentsu-Aegis, made the decision to pull out and informed us that they were cancelling the festival at the same time they let the press release go public. We have yet to understand why they would try to prevent the festival from happening by seemingly undermining us in this way. It is one thing to decide for oneself that it is best to move on, but it is entirely another thing to try and close the door on us.   Yesterday, I couldn’t help but relive that moment 50 years ago – it was “ déjà vu all over again”! Supporting the principles of activism and sustainability are too important to be derailed by shortsighted partners. We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track.   Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast!   Thanks for Listening, Michael" Yesterday (April 29), Dentsu-Aegis issued a statement to Billboard saying, "It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival.  But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees. As a result and after careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner of Woodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival.  As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.” Billboard also states that organizers were concerned the Watkins Glen International Speedway, the announced site of the festival, would not be able to accommodate the estimated 100,000 attendees. Tickets for the festival were originally supposed to go on sale on April 22, but that date was pushed back because organizers didn't secure a mass gathering permit from the New York State Department of Health for the Watkins Glen International Speedway. At the time of the postponed ticket sales, Lang called early buzz of the festival's cancelation "just more rumors." Woodstock 50 is scheduled to take place August 16-18 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Headliners for the festival include The Killers, Miley Cyrus, Dead & Company, Chance the Rapper, Jay-Z and Imagine Dragons. Other acts booked included Santana, The Raconteurs, Halsey, Janelle Monae, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, John Fogerty, Greta Van Fleet, Gary Clark Jr., David Crosby and Friends, Rival Sons, Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant, Young the Giant, The Zombies and many more.

Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang has issued an extended statement regarding the status of the festival. Via email, Lang shared the following: "Dear Woodstock Friends   It seems in a way that history is repeating itself. In July of 1969 we lost our site in Walkill and with only a month to go we managed to move to Bethel. Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!   This time around, Woodstock’s new hometown, Dix & Watkins Glen, NY and New York State have been really wonderful. I went door to door to talk to the neighbors. Some remembered Summer Jam back in ’73 and were worried about history repeating itself. But they opened their doors to us and we talked it out.  Many of those people have reached out over the last 24 hours with messages of hope and encouragement. The venue, Watkins Glen International, have been totally supportive and professional.   Yesterday, our financial partner, Dentsu-Aegis, made the decision to pull out and informed us that they were cancelling the festival at the same time they let the press release go public. We have yet to understand why they would try to prevent the festival from happening by seemingly undermining us in this way. It is one thing to decide for oneself that it is best to move on, but it is entirely another thing to try and close the door on us.   Yesterday, I couldn’t help but relive that moment 50 years ago – it was “ déjà vu all over again”! Supporting the principles of activism and sustainability are too important to be derailed by shortsighted partners. We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track.   Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast!   Thanks for Listening, Michael"

Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang has issued an extended statement regarding the status of the festival. Via email, Lang shared the following: "Dear Woodstock Friends   It seems in a way that history is repeating itself. In July of 1969 we lost our site in Walkill and with only a month to go we managed to move to Bethel. Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!   This time around, Woodstock’s new hometown, Dix & Watkins Glen, NY and New York State have been really wonderful. I went door to door to talk to the neighbors. Some remembered Summer Jam back in ’73 and were worried about history repeating itself. But they opened their doors to us and we talked it out.  Many of those people have reached out over the last 24 hours with messages of hope and encouragement. The venue, Watkins Glen International, have been totally supportive and professional.   Yesterday, our financial partner, Dentsu-Aegis, made the decision to pull out and informed us that they were cancelling the festival at the same time they let the press release go public. We have yet to understand why they would try to prevent the festival from happening by seemingly undermining us in this way. It is one thing to decide for oneself that it is best to move on, but it is entirely another thing to try and close the door on us.   Yesterday, I couldn’t help but relive that moment 50 years ago – it was “ déjà vu all over again”! Supporting the principles of activism and sustainability are too important to be derailed by shortsighted partners. We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track.   Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast!   Thanks for Listening, Michael" Yesterday (April 29), Dentsu-Aegis issued a statement to Billboard saying, "It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival.  But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees. As a result and after careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner of Woodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival.  As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.” Billboard also states that organizers were concerned the Watkins Glen International Speedway, the announced site of the festival, would not be able to accommodate the estimated 100,000 attendees. Tickets for the festival were originally supposed to go on sale on April 22, but that date was pushed back because organizers didn't secure a mass gathering permit from the New York State Department of Health for the Watkins Glen International Speedway. At the time of the postponed ticket sales, Lang called early buzz of the festival's cancelation "just more rumors." Woodstock 50 is scheduled to take place August 16-18 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Headliners for the festival include The Killers, Miley Cyrus, Dead & Company, Chance the Rapper, Jay-Z and Imagine Dragons. Other acts booked included Santana, The Raconteurs, Halsey, Janelle Monae, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, John Fogerty, Greta Van Fleet, Gary Clark Jr., David Crosby and Friends, Rival Sons, Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant, Young the Giant, The Zombies and many more.

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4     Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4 Fantasia confirmed the news during an Instagram Live session. For the past few years, Fantasia has teased the collaboration between the three singers, and now Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brandy fans can officially look forward to it. The "Free Yourself" singer said that both Sullivan and Brandy are her favorites. She also said that she turns into a groupie every time that she sees Jazmine Sullivan. "I wanted to reach back and touch some different eras when it came to that girl group. I was like, 'wouldn't it be dope if we had a girl group where it was Jazmine, Fantasia, and Brandy,' let's just put it on the album," Fantasia said. Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4 For the past few years, Fantasia has teased the collaboration between the three singers, and now Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brandy fans can officially look forward to it.     Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4 Fantasia confirmed the news during an Instagram Live session. For the past few years, Fantasia has teased the collaboration between the three singers, and now Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brandy fans can officially look forward to it.     Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.

Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang has issued an extended statement regarding the status of the festival. Via email, Lang shared the following: "Dear Woodstock Friends   It seems in a way that history is repeating itself. In July of 1969 we lost our site in Walkill and with only a month to go we managed to move to Bethel. Woodstock was going to happen no matter what!   This time around, Woodstock’s new hometown, Dix & Watkins Glen, NY and New York State have been really wonderful. I went door to door to talk to the neighbors. Some remembered Summer Jam back in ’73 and were worried about history repeating itself. But they opened their doors to us and we talked it out.  Many of those people have reached out over the last 24 hours with messages of hope and encouragement. The venue, Watkins Glen International, have been totally supportive and professional.   Yesterday, our financial partner, Dentsu-Aegis, made the decision to pull out and informed us that they were cancelling the festival at the same time they let the press release go public. We have yet to understand why they would try to prevent the festival from happening by seemingly undermining us in this way. It is one thing to decide for oneself that it is best to move on, but it is entirely another thing to try and close the door on us.   Yesterday, I couldn’t help but relive that moment 50 years ago – it was “ déjà vu all over again”! Supporting the principles of activism and sustainability are too important to be derailed by shortsighted partners. We continue our work with NYS, Schuyler County and various parties to keep things on track.   Woodstock never belonged to Dentsu, so they don’t have a right to cancel it. Woodstock belongs to the people and it always will. We don’t give up and Woodstock 50 will take place and will be a blast!   Thanks for Listening, Michael" Yesterday (April 29), Dentsu-Aegis issued a statement to Billboard saying, "It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival.  But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees. As a result and after careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner of Woodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival.  As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.” Billboard also states that organizers were concerned the Watkins Glen International Speedway, the announced site of the festival, would not be able to accommodate the estimated 100,000 attendees. Tickets for the festival were originally supposed to go on sale on April 22, but that date was pushed back because organizers didn't secure a mass gathering permit from the New York State Department of Health for the Watkins Glen International Speedway. At the time of the postponed ticket sales, Woodstock co-founder/Woodstock 50 organizer Michael Lang called early buzz of the festival's cancelation "just more rumors." Woodstock 50 is scheduled to take place August 16-18 in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Headliners for the festival include The Killers, Miley Cyrus, Dead & Company, Chance the Rapper, Jay-Z and Imagine Dragons. Other acts booked included Santana, The Raconteurs, Halsey, Janelle Monae, Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, John Fogerty, Greta Van Fleet, Gary Clark Jr., David Crosby and Friends, Rival Sons, Imagine Dragons, Cage The Elephant, Young the Giant, The Zombies and many more.

Yesterday (Apr. 29), Fantasia confirmed her new upcoming album that features the long-awaited collaboration with fellow R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-UWRBllOd4 Fantasia confirmed the news during an Instagram Live session. For the past few years, Fantasia has teased the collaboration between the three singers, and now Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, and Brandy fans can officially look forward to it.     Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter.