Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school will be hosting its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students Read More…
PHOTO CREDIT: Nina Babel, Founder of NIBA Studios, LLC Nationwide — Drs. Diane Boykin, M.D.; Leah Matthews, M.D., MPH; Sylvia E. Morris, M.D., MPH; Jessica Osborn, M.D.; and Angela C.B. Walker, M.D. – all Black women – first came together while studying at Georgetown University School of Medicine in the late 1990s. And now, together Read More…
Nationwide — Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Production (HDRP), a Black-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based company, is seeking to revolutionize the world of motorcycle drag racing entertainment. He says that he aims to become a leader in the industry by implementing a unique distribution formula that promotes sustainability for both participants Read More…
Brittney Baker, who was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, has made history as the first African American woman to achieve the rank of captain in the St. Paul Fire Department, marking a significant milestone in the department since 1855. Baker didn’t set out to break records. For her, it was about achieving a Read More…
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Mary Madormo and Cat Lafuente Ever since her father took office in 2009, Sasha Obama has been known almost solely as a president’s daughter. Growing up both in the public eye, but also under extreme protection, it’s safe to say that Sasha’s childhood was anything but ordinary. And yet, the famous Read More…
The History of Fessenden Elementary School Spans 156 Years And Was Celebrated With A Legacy Day Event. Rev. Leroy Chandler, curator of the Pathways to Freedom Black History Exhibit, at right, talks with guests at the Feb. 17, 2024 Legacy Day event at Fessenden Elementary School. [Photo by Andy Fillmore] by Andy Fillmore Fessenden Elementary Read More…
