Toni Redd released her album, Her Reddness featuring Kirk Whalum in October 2015. She is an internationally known performer. Her smooth style of singing infuses R&B, contemporary jazz and classical soul that gives her a unique sound. Do you most
Most women suffering with uterine fibroids only hear about surgery (typically hysterectomy). Dr. John C Lipman wants these women to know they have a much better option (uterine fibroid embolization or UFE) that allows them to get the relief of symptoms
The annual holiday reception and banquet was held by Atlanta Technical College for community partners was held on December 9. Yesmeen Jiles, Student of the Year 2014-2015, welcomed the audience, which included many elected officials. Darris Rollins, Chair, ATC Local
Steve Harvey announced his new endeavor EasyBacon™ by Harvey Foods along with his partner Greg Calhoun and Monogram Foods. EasyBacon™ cooks in two minutes and it is real hardwood smoked bacon. EasyBacon™ reduces the time it takes to prepare breakfast
Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation and its founder, Dr. Deavra Daughtry, hosted the Global Tribute honoring the late Dr. Myles Munroe and his legacy. The event was held on Thursday evening at the J.W. Marriott. Dr. Munroe’s adult children, Myles Munroe, Jr.
The final event of the two-day TWEF Financial & Leadership Summit was the International Leadership Awards honoring eight power couples including Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and his wife. They both gave advice to the youth in the audience. The evening
Solange imparted advice to more than 200 young girls at TWEF’s Women & Money leadership luncheon.
TWEF received a $60K grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas at the ribbon-cutting for its Healthy Kids Healthy Families program’s urban garden. The Harris County Healthcare alliance study showed more than 25 percent of children in the county live in
How did you get started and what made you decide on being a McDonald’s owner-operator? I am originally from Dallas. When I started at McDonald’s, my brother, Harry Smith, was a owner/operator. This was his first store in 1991. I
How did you determine your career path? I was good in math and science, so my high school counselor steered me toward engineering as a college major. I earned a Bachelors degree in accounting and engineering. After nearly two
Denise and Steve Bentham own and operate four McDonald’s restaurants in Houston. Here, Denise talks about her relationship and her experience as a McDonald’s owner-operator. How did you determine you career path? I didn’t. I never saw myself and being a
Dr. Morrow is an experienced private practice physician and healthcare executive. Now he is president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Houston and he continues to help others get the most out of their insurance. He took a little time
Sena Pierre has an online Christian magazine that’s dedicated to children and young adults. She wants to give them something positive to interact with in the Houston area. Pierre also works with Meek Models, an organization set to empower high school girls, lift them
Georgia State University College of Law moved into a new building, 85 Park Place NE, on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The ribbon cutting included Governor Nathan Deal, Mayor Kasim Reed, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, Chancellor Hank M. Huckaby, Mark P.
. Aaron’s Foundation extended its national partnership with the Boys & Girls of America, committing to three years and $5 million to empower at risk teens. This was announced at the Warren Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta recently. They
Wolf Creek Amphitheater and J.D. Entertainment team up again for McDonald’s tenth anniversary for The Gift Singing Competition. Hopefuls may enter the competition to perform live at Wolf Creek before the Affordable Old School Concert Series on September 5. The winner will
Wolf Creek Amphitheater and J.D. Entertainment once again presented Atlanta with a powerful show featuring Cameo, Midnight Star, Double D. Brick, and Atlantic Starr. The groups had the crowd dancing like it was 1999. Double D. Brick started the show, singing
Atlanta Business League and president and CEO Leona Barr-Davenport held their ninth annual Men of Influence induction ceremony on Tuesday, July 21. The event was held at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Easley Pavilion & Conference Center.
The Atlanta Technical College (ATC) team of Cory Way and Michael Harris placed second in the Digital Cinema Production competition at the National SkillsUSA Championships held in Louisville, KY, June 24–25. The winners were announced at the awards ceremony on
Wolf Creek and J.D. Entertainment brought in the Fourth of July with a bang. The show was hosted by comedian J.J. Williams from the movie Johnson Family Vacation. American soul singer and songwriter Tweet sang “Oops (Oh My)” and other hits.
