About Bilal G. Morris

Bilal Morris is the senior editor at NewsOne. He is based in Atlanta and covers Black folklore, politics, and race. He also specializes in SEO and evergreen content. Bilal was hired by Interactive One in 2021, but has worked for the company for over 10 years. He started at Radio One in 2010 as an Online Editor in Richmond, VA. Before his time at NewsOne, Bilal was the Regional Online Editor In Atlanta, GA. He has also worked at iHeartRadio in New York City. He is a professional photographer, dog lover, gamer, and has quite the green thumb. You can find him on Instagram and Twitter.

Election Season in Georgia is fast approaching and we want to make sure everyone is aware of some important election dates in the city of Atlanta. Make sure your calendars are marked with the dates below. October 10, 2017 Last day to register to be eligible to vote in the November/General Election and the following run-off […]

Former President Barack Obama tweeted his condolences to the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting that took place Sunday night. Obama and Michelle took to twitter after hearing the terrible news. Las Vegas police say that the shooter, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock is dead and they have another person of interest, Marilou Danley apprehended. Paddock […]

Rapper Young Thug was arrested Brookhaven, Georgia on Sept. 24th for receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana with intent and possession of a schedule II controlled substance determined to be cocaine. According to authorities the rapper was pulled over in his 2016 Mercedes Benz Maybach because of the tints on his windows. When police approached the vehicle […]

Kylie Jenner is pregnant by boyfriend Travis Scott, TMZ reports. Sources close to the production team on Keeping Up With The Kardashians claimed Kylie was around eight weeks pregnant in August. And there may be another pregnancy in the future. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZPDL7Dlgl7/?taken-by=kyliejenner Apparently the Kylie Cosmetics creator has been telling friends since last month when she […]

We’re not quite sure where things went wrong here. Was it Florida, where it seems that most of the crazy crimes you read about in the news are committed? Maybe its the heat or the hurricanes, we’re not sure. Or maybe it’s just that twins stick up for each other, even down to committing crimes […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty A huge congratulations is in order for Miss Toya Wright. According to The Jasmine Brand, Lil Wayne‘s ex-wife is reportedly pregnant with her second child. The site claims that the 33-year old author is over the moon excited about her upcoming bundle joy. A source revealed, Toya and her family are thrilled that she […]

Sanaa Lathan either doesn’t age or she’s figured out a way to age backwards. We’re gonna guess the ladder. Here’s 15 photos that prove Sanaa Lathan ages backwards. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Georgia-set television shows are shutting down production due to Hurricane Irma. In preparation for the approaching storm — which has been downgraded from a category 5 Hurricane to a tropical storm — AMC has temporarily paused shooting on The Walking Dead and upcoming dramedy Lodge 49, which both film in Atlanta. Sources say that the […]

Hurricane Irma (now a tropical depression) ripped through Georgia yesterday, causing power outages all over the state. More than 1.2 million Georgia natives woke up Tuesday morning with no power.  If you still do not have power, or if you know someone who is out of power check out the info below…   Report Power […]

Hurricane Irma made it’s way through Georgia bringing heavy rain and wind, causing power outages, and downed trees all over the city. Some roads have been closed because of trees and other damage caused by the storm. Below is a list of road closures around the city. Atlanta: Moreland Avenue at Custer Ave — Tree […]

According to the latest information today, the eye of Irma will not come to Atlanta as first thought. Instead, the eye will move into Alabama. Atlanta will still get dangerous weather, but the changes affect timing, so the metro area will feel the worst of this storm system this afternoon and tonight. From noon until 4 pm […]

Atlanta Public schools have been closed before Hurricane Irma’s impact on the state of Georgia. The governor has expanded the state of emergency on majority of the state. Hurricane Irma is expected to bring  wind gusts up to 60 mph, heavy rain beginning Monday morning, and power outages. The storm will likely be  a Tropical Storm when it […]