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RIDE Con is rolling out’s annual skill building conference that brings together innovative influencers in media, business, entertainment and technology. This year’s conference was held virtually on Sept. 25 – 26 and was aimed at empowering the next generation of digital leaders. This year’s theme was ‘Culture Coders for Change’ with an overall mission of…

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Jernard Wells is an executive chef by trade with over 20 years of experience. He owns several restaurants, the most recent being an Asian restaurant, East Wave, in Atlanta. About 10 years ago, he launched a manufacturing company which created a lot of sauces and seasonings that are available in Whole Foods and across the…

Ryan Robertson is a marketing innovator as well as a lover of music and entertainment. He currently serves as the head of multicultural marketing at Diageo, a global leader in the alcohol industry. Robertson has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and an MBA from Xavier University. He has more than…

Day one of rolling out’s 2019 RIDE Conference created much media buzz and was a resounding success as attendees took advantage of first-hand information from executives and industry insiders at Airbnb, eBay, Pandora and more. Award-winning journalist and TV host Roland Martin and national activist Tamika Mallory both issued calls to action to the public…

James M. Bailey is a change agent, thought leader, entrepreneur and emerging philanthropist, and among the new generation of trailblazers in Atlanta. He is currently the president and CEO of the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE), whose desire is to carry on the legacy of the late Herman J, Russell. He is moved…

Chevrolet is an award-winning car brand that has been deemed J.D. Power’s most dependable vehicle for the past three years. Over the past couple of years, Chevrolet has been focused on the environment, embarking on a journey to create eco-friendly vehicles. Chevrolet allowed me the opportunity to test drive their 2019 Bolt EV Premier for…

Rolling out is committed to the growth of our community and the celebration of urban America’s contributions to society, especially those of women. Terri-Nichelle Bradley thrives on the advancement of our youth in society. She contributes by being a civic entrepreneur who has aims to solve civic and social challenges within our community. Bradley is…

Actress and activist, Angela Bassett was the keynote speaker at the 14th Annual Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference held in Dallas, April 11-13. This year’s theme was “Inclusion: The Source of Innovation.” The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to come together and advance their knowledge of diversity and leadership – in an effort to…

Los Angeles tech entrepreneur Bruce Hamilton believes in the power of technology. As the founder of media holding company Culturify, he launched the mobile app platform Doly. Doly provides aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives the opportunity to create their own mobile app at an affordable price. Hamilton is concerned more about the outcome, rather than the…

Technology continues to aid human communication, recording our lives with each other and adding meaning. Most of us use technology to record who we are, how we perceive ourselves and where our interests are. Unfortunately, these images can then be used as sales tactics to further our consumption. In this way, while technology can be…

In part three of our Innovation Factor video series, celebrity designer Nikki Chu continues her work with the Rogers family, discussing smart tech solutions to transform their home. This series was sponsored by The Home Depot.

The Rolling Out Innovation Digital Entertainment (RIDE) Conference was held at the Loudermilk Conference Center in downtown Atlanta and it was a huge success. Upon entering the venue, participants were greeted at the door and once inside you could feel the electricity in the room. This was rolling out‘s inaugural conference and nothing was left…

Don Thompson, McDonald’s COO and president, told of the rewards that the Mcdonald’s Corporation has reaped thanks to the combined integration of innovation, technology, and diversity, during his keynote address at the Chicago Urban League’s annual summit and luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on May 3. This year’s summit theme, Empowerment Through Innovation:…

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