Malcolm "The Machine" Wellmaker caps off amateur career with Professional Performance.

Malcolm “The Machine” Wellmaker won his final amateur fight defending his NFC Bantamweight (135lbs) Title against Earl McKinney in via rear naked choke in the 3rd round.

Julien VirginFebruary 21, 2022Malcolm Wellmaker, Julien Virgin, journalist, Journalism, MMA, National Fighting Championship, Regional Fighting, Earl Mckinney

The Voice of the NFC: Jose Enrique Santiago Jr.

Jose Enrique Santiago Jr. has made his name as the National Fighting Championships (NFC) ring announcer for the greater part of the past decade — but after sitting down with him, I learned that he is much more than just an announcer.

Julien VirginJanuary 19, 2022Julien Virgin, Journalism, Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Atlanta, NFC, MMA, Mixed Martial Arts, Announcer, Boxing, Puerto Rico, Jose Enrique Santiago Jr.

Making Murals with Sofahood

Sophia @sofahood is a 23 year old black and afro-latinx artist in Atlanta who, “creates content for the marginalized through loud colors and even louder subject matters,”

Julien VirginJuly 26, 2021Julien Virgin, Journalism, journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Guerilla Journalism, Atlanta, Mural, artist, painting, Sophia, Sofahood, Ash, CommissionedComment

Delle Dining Experience: 10-Courses with Private Chef Nadia Deljou

On Thursday, July 15th, Deljou curated a LA inspired 10-course tasting menu for a pop-up dinner at her home headquarters for six people — I purchased a seat at the table.

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The New 'Book Worm' on the Block: Julia R. Davis

While searching for children's books, I stumbled upon a local bookstore “Bookworm” and its new owner, Julia R. Davis.

Julien VirginOctober 7, 2020Bookworm, bookstore, Powder Springs, Georgia, Downtown Powder Springs, Author, Literature, Reading, Julia R. Davis, 4451, Covid-19, Local Bookstore, Journalism, Journalist, Julien Virgin, Sorai, MariettaComment

The Multi-Year Journey of Interviewing Curren$y, The Hot Spitta.

Exploring the journey of interviewing my favorite rapper, Curren$y.

Julien VirginSeptember 23, 2020Geneley Childress, Flatline Cinema, Julien Virgin, CURREN$Y, MASQUERADE, Journalist, Journalism, Cannon, Video

Sorai, I Love You

On Thursday, August 13th, 2020 at 8:05am my daughter Sorai Cacayuran Virgin was born. Read about the journey.

Julien VirginAugust 15, 2020Journalism, flatline Cinema, Atlanta, SupportAHustla, Sorai, Gen&Juice, Independent, Julien Virgin, Geneley Childress, Georgia, Northside Hospital Comments

Dropping Jewels with the Extraordinary Pioneer Inspiring Culture

Meet Epic, the “Extraordinary Pioneer Inspiring Culture.” The 29-year old Brooklyn born Hip-hop artist, mental health coordinator and life coach says his purpose is to “love, help and inspire.”

Julien VirginAugust 5, 2020EPIC, Julien Virgin, Journalism, Dropping Jewels, Atlanta, Georgia, Brooklyn, Hip Hop Comment

Toyota Entrepreneur EnTOURage welcomes Julien Virgin

Julien Virgin was selected and highlighted in Toyota’s Entrepreneur EnTOURage program and roundtable at the Russell Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Atlanta.

Julien VirginJuly 31, 2020Julien Virgin, Geneley Childress, Michael B Jordan, Mike Jordan, Food Writer, Journalist, Journalism, Toyota, Letsgoplaces, Entrepreneurial EnTOURageComment

Dropping Jewels with J. Robb about his Producing Journey, Soulection and Trash IV

Jay Roberts, formally known as J. Robb, is 22-year-old producer from Baltimore, Maryland with a fresh innovative sound, hard-hitting drums and the makings of music industries next elite producer.

Julien VirginJuly 20, 2020J. Robb, Journalist, Journalism, Flatline Cinema, videography, video, Interview, trash vol 4, j robb, Dropping Jewels, Geneley Childress, producer, soulectionComment

52nd Anniversary of MLK's Assassination

Julien Virgin and Gallery assistant Andrew Reid conducted a tour of the Center for Civil and Human Rights on the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s Assassination