Posts by Munson Steed
Dorian Price describes search for life-saving donor through bethematchatl.org
Be The Match®, the nationally renowned blood and stem cell donor organization, has embarked on an intense campaign to increase the availability of critical health information in Black communities and…
Read MoreThe honorable C.T. Martin laid to rest leaving behind a legacy of service
Former Atlanta City Council Member C.T. Martin died earlier this month surrounded by his family at his home in Southwest Atlanta at the age of 84. The Atlanta community came…
Read MorePastor Charles Jenkins earns doctorate of divinity, launches leadership program
Global spiritual leader, thought provoker and celebrated author, GRAMMY®-recognized, Stellar Award-winning artist Charles Jenkins, was awarded a doctorate of divinity from the historic Beulah Heights University in Atlanta for his…
Read MoreU.S. Bank provides $450K to Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
ATLANTA (May 3, 2021) — U.S. Bank is providing a three-year, $450,000 investment in the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), an Atlanta-based organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and small business owners. RICE is the largest business incubation…
Read MoreCharlie Ware discusses the anatomy of trauma and its impact on health
Charlie Ware, a nationally renowned expert in natural medicine, an international lecturer, author and researcher with a leaning for mental and emotional health care, has been researching and developing a…
Read MoreText expert Devshi Mehrotra is focused on fair criminal justice outcomes
Devshi Mehrotra is the CEO and co-founder of JusticeText, a public-interest technology company focused on ensuring fairer, more expedited criminal justice outcomes through audiovisual evidence management software. She received her…
Read MoreWealth builder Melanie Akwule shares 3 skills necessary for professional growth
Leveraging her extensive experience in both business and technology, Melanie Akwule has combined these passions to create MINWO, a diversity, equity and inclusion tech company that works with Black-owned businesses…
Read More2021 Chrysler Pacifica oozes style and offers undeniable comfort
Make no mistake about it, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica AWD is built with the family unit in mind. As a father of three and a devoted husband who’s abandoned all…
Read MoreBLM co-founder Alicia Garza tells her truth in ‘The Purpose of Power’
The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart is a phenomenal book for those who’ve found themselves caught in the pandemic mindset and the imaginary domicile…
Read MoreAuthor Kevin Powell explains why the art of Black storytelling is important
As we celebrate Black History Month and the art of Black storytelling, rolling out CEO Munson Steed spoke with Kevin Powell, one of the most acclaimed cultural, literary, and hip-hop…
Read MoreWhy the 2021 Nissan Kicks is the perfect compact crossover
It’s only three years old, but the 2021 Nissan Kicks has quickly adapted to the rules of the road, while earning praise from loyalists who are calling it the “perfect…
Read MoreDesigner Dorian Webb pays homage to BLM with inspiring cuff bracelet of hope
A well-respected and indisputably talented African American designer, Dorian Webb has been about the business of handcrafting unique jewelry and houseware since her junior year at Yale University. Her most…
Read MoreNat Geo’s ‘City So Real’ documentary series is a must-see
Chicago is a real city with neighborhoods that divide themselves and showcase their independence like individual states inside of a united union. Culturally diverse and powerful, it’s a city filled…
Read More‘The Remix: Hip Hop X Fashion’ documentary illuminating culture creators
The Remix: Hip-hop X fashion documentary, currently streaming on Netflix, illuminates the cultural innovators and their subjects with respect to fashion and music. Award-winning directors, Lisa Cortes and Farah X,…
Read MoreMondale Robinson discusses blackface and action items for our community
Mondale Robinson is the founder of the Black Male Voter Project, an organization that uses non-traditional approaches to reach Black men. Robinson is a graduate of Livingstone College, where he…
Read MoreMaynard Jackson’s granddaughter Isabella shares why she protested in Atlanta
Isabella Jackson is the granddaughter of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, and she is following in her grandfather’s footsteps while fighting for change. Jackson, 21, is a junior at Spelman…
Read MoreArtist Keyonna Jones details working on Black Lives Matter mural in DC
On Friday, June 5, 2020, D.C. residents woke up to the words “BLACK LIVES MATTER” painted on the street leading up to the White House. The bold yellow words could…
Read MoreComedian Baldhead Phillips details battle with COVID-19
Baldhead Phillips is a keep-it-real comedian hailing from the South Side of Chicago. As a young child, he used comedy as an escape from traumatic situations. His comedic style is…
Read MoreZoom hires Damien Hooper-Campbell as its 1st chief diversity officer
Tech industry veteran Damien Hooper-Campbell will join Zoom Video Communications Inc. as its first chief diversity officer, the company announced Thursday, May 28, 2020. The Morehouse College and Harvard University…
Read MoreDr. Shay offers encouragement to Black families during the pandemic
It is no secret that in the Black community there is a long-standing cultural belief that only “weak” people seek out counseling and professional help. However, with all that is…
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