Founder and CEO, Greek Town Apparel and Promotions LLC Imanuel Basley has always been a self-motivated businessman. A Chicago native, Basley spent his college days in
Founder and Chairman, Pradagi-Foundation, NFP Before founding his nonprofit organization, Drew Hines was already a community hero. In 2006, the Chicago native and single father of
President and CEO, Prime Access When advertising powerhouse Prime Access was founded in 1990, diversity was an afterthought for most of the industry — however, its
Steve Ewing has been kicking tires, giving test drives and getting customers approved for car loans for more than two decades now. As president/ CEO
Randy Hazelton has always maximized his opportunities. Months after graduating from Hampton University, Hazelton was hired by a Fortune 500 company and invested in real
We’ve all heard the sob stories: singer writes great song, song gets airplay and used in commercials, songwriter gets no royalty checks. Byron Wright, associate
Program Manager, Computers For Youth (Atlanta) As Computers for Youth continues to impact children’s lives by providing low-income families with donated computer
Senior Account Professional, Moroch Agency Ah, the glamorous life of an advertising professional – liaising between the corporate and creative worlds and attending the best
There is no reason to jump. Some will jump from wherever they are to take that fatal spill. People are under tremendous financial and emotional
In writer-director Francesca Andre’s controversial off-Broadway play titled, So the Ghosts Can Speak, the themes of rape, lesbianism and sexual exploitation are examined through a
Creative Director and Brand Strategist, Leaders 1354 Behind every good business plan is a good businessman. Since its inception in 2002, Leaders 1354 has become
Founder and President, L.F.C. & Associates Lisa George understands the importance of creating awareness for groups that lack the marketing or financial means to make
Don Kizzee was first introduced to the entertainment business nearly 40 years ago. “I started in the business as an apprentice to my brother. He
Mayoral Candidate As one of the highest-ranking openly lesbian public officials in the country and current controller for the city of Houston, Annise Parker has
Alonzo Robinson, senior director of black music for ASCAP (West Coast office) loves his job — and it shows. During the ASCAP songwriters’ panel, which
CEO of Amerigroup Community Care, Dr. Tunde Sotunde began his career as a pediatrician and has since carved an enviable niche in the world of
Mernice Oliver owned a successful agency for two years prior to her current tenure at American Family Insurance. Oliver was also a special investigator for
Lindsay Heller was born to work with cigars. The only female tobacconist in New York City, Heller was raised in a family where most of
Charles Solomon, a Geico Insurance agent, recently became the first African American to ever win the prestigious Agent of the Year Award at the prominent
Director, Fusion Generations X, Y, and the Millennials are forging ahead seemingly undeterred, as those embarking on their careers are known to do. In Detroit,
