Isiah Whitlock Jr. is the lead actor on the new television series “The Kings of Napa.” He is also known for his role as Clay Davis on HBO’s “The Wire.” Whitlock has frequently collaborated with Spike Lee. Actress Ebonée Noel
Cassandra Kirk is a Fulton County chief magistrate judge appointed by former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal during his term in office. Following her judicial appointment, Kirk received more than 70 percent of the vote in the general election making her
Detroit artist Jonathan Harris uses his work to express the emotion of the African American experience. Harris’ recent work, “Critical Race Theory,” has gone viral and is encouraging a reevaluation of the theory itself. This 33-year-old artist is self-taught and
Tracye Hutchins is a co-anchor for CBS46 News at 5 p.m. and Peachtree TV at 9 p.m. She joined CBS46 in 2007 and has been anchoring shows in the community, while also interviewing celebrities. Before her arrival in Atlanta, Hutchins
RIDE Con brought together two McDonald’s franchisees Andre Hill and John Salls, who are both second-generation owners and operators of the world-famous McDonald’s. Salls is the founder and CEO of ButterBoyz Enterprises LLC, under which he has one location in
Joni Thrower Davis and Herbert J. Thomas came together to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship in the next generation of McDonald’s owner-operators at RIDE Con’s Peace and Purpose Retreat. Davis is an owner-operator in Detroit and is also general counsel
Kassandra Jean-Marie is a second-year student at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she received a dual degree in microbiology and public health. Jean-Marie, whose parents are Haitian,
Tony Waller is currently serving as Walmart’s vice president of constituent relations and racial equity in Bentonville, Arkansas. Waller sets the bar by creating strategies for driving reputation, augmenting outreach opportunities, and maximizing social investments in diverse communities. He excels
Muriel Powell spent almost 20 years working in corporate America. After earning an MBA from the University of Virginia, Powell immediately began working for a large corporation managing strategy, finance and multicultural marketing. In 2001, Powell received the opportunity to
Andres Martin is the founder and executive director of HBCU Night, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit and event. Martin is also the author of HBCU Night. HBCU Night is responsible for connecting over 38,000 scholars in 2020 and is now at
Secretary Marcia Fudge, who heads the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has made it a priority to focus on policies and programs that could potentially meet underserved communities’ complex housing challenges. In doing so, she is helping senior
Danyel Smith is an author, expert music storyteller, former music journalist and host of a new podcast entitled “Black Girl Songbook.” Smith is using this platform to give accolades that are very much due to many Black females and a
Ferrara Candy’s director of marketing for distinctive brands, Rachna Patel, has been working on brand development with Famous Amos. In doing so, Patel believes that it is important to go back to where it all started with the brand’s creator,
Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios, has believed in him from the beginning. She made it her mission to keep his legacy alive and has teamed up with people that also share her same values. Fred Frenchy, Celebrity Talent Agent and
Skyh Alvester Black is a multifaceted entertainer. He is currently an actor, but has roots in professional ballet, and has danced for Beyoncé. Black stated that he was homeless before his roles on Tyler Perry’s “All the Queen‘s Men” and
Publicist Taroue Brooks is an event planner and celebrity booking agent from Gary, Indiana. Brooks has worked with BET and received an Emmy nomination for a thoughtful tribute he did to Black musicians. During a recent interview with rolling out,
Anika Noni Rose is a Tony Award-winning actress who was featured in the Netflix Christmas film, “Jingle Jangle.” She is widely known for her role as Disney’s first Black princess, Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. Rose now hosts
Marcus Shaw has over 20 years of experience in finance and nonprofit. Shaw is the founder of Montgomery Techlab, a firm that helps to accelerate technological careers in Montgomery, Alabama. In addition, he was the CEO of a nonprofit called
Screenwriter, producer and director Lande Yoosuf; and Reggie Williams, also a screenwriter and director, are the co-founders of Black Film Space. This platform assists Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)) get prime access to grants, industry resource discounts, and exclusive
Kesia King is founder and chief experiential officer of CHOP CHOP Mobile. It is a multicultural salon and barbershop that delivers on-site beauty and grooming services to busy professionals. It allows them to connect and engage at business offices, event
