Atlanta nightlife trailblazer Mark “Biddy” Barnes has helped put on some of the best events in the South. He spoke to rolling out about what
Atlanta is a bastion of Black intellectual capital cultivated in music, business and centers of higher education, including Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse
Atlanta is the birthplace of many Black businesses and movements that have shaped the city’s history. For more than 70 years, Bronner Bros. has reigned at
When Rico Wade, Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown — collectively known as Organized Noize — decided to embark on a journey in music in the
For more than 60 years, H.J. Russell & Company has stood as one of the most successful African American real estate companies in the country. Founded by
Marvin Arrington Sr. is a retired Fulton County Superior Court judge and former president of the Atlanta City Council. His son, Marvin Arrington Jr., is
In a time where technology is more relevant than ever to our future, Rodney Sampson understands the importance of Black people in the tech space
Ariaka Daily is the founder and CEO of Virgin Hair Depot — a minority, female-owned hair extension franchise — where she oversees day-to-day operations, brand
Lerae Funderburg is a founding and managing partner at Funderburg Law LLC, a boutique law firm that specializes in entertainment law, business law and estate planning
For Fredrick Hicks, politics is more than a prestigious profession or means to earn a paycheck. Like red blood cells, politics runs in his veins. It’s
This Is It! BBQ & Seafood is dedicated to Southern culinary excellence and its founder, Shelley “Butch” Anthony III, has set a new standard for
The Slutty Vegan “Slut Mobile” has become one of the most sought-after food trucks in Atlanta since its debut in early August 2018. The powerhouse
Praise Jackson is founder and CEO of Elements of Delight, an agency that provides brand strategy and image consulting services. The Georgia State University graduate
Celebrity chef Ashley Clay is the creator of the Southern Roots Festival — a “culinary tailgating experience” — featuring local restaurants, food vendors and entertainment. The
Robert James graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1999. He began his legal career in the Rockdale County District Attorney’s office. He
Since Harlem was recognized for its Renaissance in the 1920s, people have been seeking the next place to tout as a Black mecca — a place
Dr. Winston Carhee is founder and director of Pain 2 Wellness Center LLC in Atlanta. He completed his pre-medical training at Morehouse College, received his doctorate
Known as “The Empowerment Juggernaut,” Destiny Inspire is an expressive speaker, life coach, author and CEO of Destiny Inspire LLC. Her focus is empowering, impacting
Vincent Phillips is an Atlanta native and entertainment attorney. He is a partner at Arrington & Phillips Attorneys at Law and has represented Kevin Gates, DC
Herbert Greene Jr. is an Atlanta native who has been involved extensively in the field of real estate development and finance since 1981. The Morehouse College graduate
