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robin billups – passion for people

robin billups – passion for people  photo by steed media service Vice President, Corporate Procurement, National Supplier Diversity, U.S. Bank Robin Billups is energy personified.

randy duncan – declaration through dance

photo by steed media service Finale Choreographer, Dance for Life Choreographer Randy Duncan speaks to the world through complex, synchronized movements. There is a meaning

sharon rossmark – it’s a family affair

photo by steed media service Assistant Vice President for Agency Distribution, Allstate Insurance Company When people think of reputable insurance companies that are deeply rooted

are you facing foreclosure?

An integral part of the American Dream is homeownership. In 2004, Barbara Davis (pseudonym) purchased her first home in a suburb of Atlanta. Davis purchased

scribes notes

illustration by craig singleton “Boo-Yah!” “Now that just ain’t right.” “Hear the drummer get wicked!” Before 1993, these phrases were just random slang that you

the economics of hair-artistry

the economics of hair-artistry photo by steed media service Have you been braiding, twisting, gluing and sewing hair in your living room or on your

will gilmore – international player

photo by steed media service President and CEO, Showtime Expo If there’s a major trade show or convention drawing large numbers of attendees and sponsors,

byna elliott- making moves

photo by steed media service VP of Community Development, Fifth Third Bank Byna Elliott is Detroit’s financial police officer. From her office at Fifth Third

tayon thomas- making the write choice

photo by steed media service Owner, Autumn Expression Publishing Group After 10 years in the banking industry, Tayon Thomas decided to make a career change.

carlos treadway – leading the way

photo by steed media service Director of Minority Dealer Relations and Multicultural Affairs, Ford Credit Ford Credit is committed to serving its multicultural consumer base

lisa kathumbi- finding fair housing

photo by steed media service Rising Star, National Urban League The National Urban League Young Professional-Heineken USA Rising Star program identifies and recognizes young professionals

lloyd price – how sweet it is

photo by steed media service Founder, Lawdy Miss Clawdy People love sweet potatoes; people love cookies. Like chocolate and peanut butter, the two delicacies were

melissa brown- building lasting relationships

photo by steed media service Manager of African American Marketing, The Home Depot The peace and contentment that adorns Melissa Brown’s countenance apparently emanates from

rose adkins – now, that’s entertainment

photo by steed media service Global President of Distribution and Co-Production, FarCor Studios FarCor Studios is making moves. Founded by Ralph Faquhar and Dwayne Corbitt

sarita evans-marble – building a legacy

photo by steed media service Material Flow Coordinator, GM Lansing Grand River Manufacturing Plant Sarita Evans-Marble lives by the words preciseness and exactitude. When the

glen simmonds- watch me cook

photo by steed media service CEO, Metro Caribbean Media Group From food to music, Caribbean culture is a major contributor to the spice of Atlanta.

bishop joseph walker – following God’s guidance

photo by steed media service Author, Between Sundays During college, while most undergraduates were scheduling business courses and pursuing liberal arts degrees, Bishop Joseph Walker