Atlanta is a college town that offers a unique student demographic and a choice of great schools to attend. One of those schools is a
Lawrence Smith was born and raised in southwest Atlanta, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University in marketing and his master’s degree
As an entrepreneur, media personality and certified life coach Linal Harris has dedicated his life to helping others connect to their identity, discover their life’s purpose, and
Jumoke’ Farrow is a Renaissance man. He’s a visual artist whose passion is art therapy; a writer, actor, director, set designer and educator. Originally from
Hakim Hilliard is an Atlanta-based attorney who specializes in matters of public policy and regulator affairs. He was born in Monrovia, Liberia, attended high school
Eddie Glaude Jr. stands as a leader in the field of education. As the chair of the Center for African-American Studies and the William S.
The Atlanta Board of Education governs the Atlanta Public Schools system through policies and procedures that are internally developed. The Board has nine members, representing
The National Newspaper Association (NNPA) and Chevrolet joined together to push forward journalism education through their fellowship program. In 2016, Chevrolet launched the DTU Fellowship at
Alonzo Taylor, Jr., 14, wanted to celebrate 8th graduation with a group of friends by seeing the latest Avengers movie at the East Warren 20
Millions of Americans and the world watched in awe as we bore witness to the election of America’s first African American president, Barack Obama, and
Georgia residents have had the benefit of employing one of the most active education advocates in the country in Otha Thornton. Now Thornton is running
College can be a difficult time for students. From adjusting to being away from home and navigating a new environment to balancing classes and commitments,
Antonio McGaha, 39, is not your traditional student. While he’s enrolled at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, majors in social work, and was designated a scholar
Gavin Samms, Ph.D., is the founder of Genesis Innovation Academy and serves as Head of Schools. He has spent almost 30 years successfully raising the
Jacquelyn Haywood understands the power of education. As a veteran of Broward County Public Schools, she has worked as a psychometrist where she ensured that
A math teacher in Monterey County, California, proved why the idea of arming teachers could lead to disaster. Dennis Alexander, a teacher and reserve officer
Chance The Rapper is known for his philanthropic work, especially in Chicago. So it was no surprise when the native interviewed with Adrienne Samuels Gibbs
Dr. Gary McGaha stands as a leader in the field of academics. The president of Atlanta Metropolitan State College has found innovative ways to lead the
Angela Bullard Davis is a program attorney for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education (CLE), a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing high-quality legal education to lawyers and
The importance of education cannot be overstated. A proper education can be the difference between having a fruitful life and living on the fringes of
