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Chris Hill is a trainer, fitness coach and author who specializes in personalizing workout sessions for each client’s needs. In addition to teaching them new
Amy Luciani is an independent artist, TV personality, author, and community leader originally from Detroit who is living out her dreams in Atlanta. Known for
Queen Afua is a holistic health expert, wellness coach and author who teaches people how to be their own healer. As the founder of Queen
Octavia Raheem is an author, executive rest coach, and an experienced yoga and meditation teacher (www.octaviaraheem.com). She leads rest-based experiences that awaken creative potential, ignites
Beverly Bond is an author, DJ, artist, cultural curator, television producer, philanthropist, and thought leader who has blazed trails in music, entertainment, and social entrepreneurship.
Just a little over 20 years ago, four-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter Kem was a homeless drug addict living on the streets of Detroit.
A video of author and podcast host Chris GQ Perry that was posted in February went viral on March 7 once The Shade Room reposted
Thomas Dortch, Jr., Atlanta civic leader and businessman, died on Feb. 15 at the age of 72. Dortch was the former CEO of 100 Black
Jessamyn Stanley is a yoga instructor, an award-winning author, and a lifestyle influencer who uses OnlyFans as well as other social platforms to reach her
Mary-Frances Winters is the founder and CEO of the Winters Group Inc. She was named a top ten diversity trailblazer by Forbes magazine and a
During Black History Month we honor the past leaders and activists who paved the way for racial equality and justice, but we also focus on
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More than 30 years have passed since “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” premiered, but unlike other family sitcoms of its era, it has remained culturally
Sheldon Epps is an American television and theatre director, and the author of the memoir My Own Directions: A Black Man’s Journey in the American
Preslaysa Williams is an award-winning author who writes heartwarming romance and women’s fiction novels with an Afro-Filipina twist. Proud of her heritage, she loves sharing her
Rona D. Drinkard is the self-published author of the award-winning debut fiction novel, Friendship Matters. Drinkard will be honored as the Brown Book Series hosts
Omarion is a Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, performer and actor who rose to popularity in the 2000s as the lead singer of the R&B band,
James Ijames is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, director and educator. The North Carolina native pulls from his experiences growing up in his community. His productions
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