Gentrification is on the rise in Washington, D.C., and across the nation, and unfortunately for Black people, it often threatens many of the historic and
Here are the top five reasons why Atlanta Metropolitan State College is the college for the ATL: The No. 1 reason: Simply because Atlanta Metropolitan
DJ Reec is the charismatic on-air personality lighting up the airwaves middays on Atlanta’s No. 1 hip-hop station, WHAT-FM Hot 107.9. He is known as much
Sheryl Riley Gripper is the founder of Black Women Film Network and BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta. Gripper’s son, Salah Ananse, is an Atlanta-based DJ, producer, party promoter
Human trafficking involves the exploitation of someone for a commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud or coercion. It is a scourge on
Bernard Parks Jr. is a veteran of the music industry, having helped shape the careers of Goodie Mob, Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family. He
Successful real estate professional Kimberly Hutchens enjoys her work with Keller Williams Realty Consultants, which involves showing out-of-towners, new transplants and existing residents looking for a place
Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta is a multi-specialty medical practice and one of Georgia’s premier primary care facilities. Founded in 1985, it began as Morehouse Medical
Legendary broadcaster KD Bowe has one of the most distinctive and recognizable voices ever to hit the airwaves. The popular on-air personality hosts the “The
While he always made a point of cooking for guests that attended his events, owning a restaurant was never a priority for Hank Johnson. “It
Genise Shelton is a woman who wears many hats. She is an actress, entrepreneur, social activist and mother of six. Shelton is equally passionate about all
Kwanza Hall is an Atlanta native with a desire to make his city more equitable for the minority community. Hall is the son of the
Dr. Roderick Edmond is the distinguished founding and managing partner of Edmond Lindsay & Atkins LLP, an Atlanta law firm specializing in wrongful death and
An avid cigar smoker for a decade, Octavia Toliver is the founder and CEO of HERficionado — a female-friendly cigar network whose platform has grown
Maynard Jackson III has a distinct family legacy that is special to the city of Atlanta. He is the son of Maynard Holbrook Jackon, the city’s
Terry Brantley is an Atlanta native with a rich family legacy in entrepreneurship and the son of the first African American auto dealer in the
Ric Mathis is an independent filmmaker, producer and author. He garnered attention as the executive director of the documentary Black Friday: What Legacy Will You
The co-working space has expanded significantly over the years. If you are in Atlanta and want to expand your network and grow your business, then you
For more than 25 years, Miguel Wilson has styled celebrities and professional athletes nationwide. The CEO of the Miguel Wilson Collection is noted for his
Ryan Cameron has been a fixture on the radio in Atlanta for years. He grew a devoted fan base with his skills on the mic
