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Brace B. “Trey” Godfrey, III Executive Director 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge

November 9, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your role and responsibilities at the 100 Black Men of Baton Rouge. As Executive Director, I am responsible for managing all aspects of the organization to ensure maximum efficiency in a manner that supports our organization’s mission. […]

Nicholas Wiggins

November 9, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Nicholas is a strategist, planner and executor extraordinaire. He is a New Jersey native and alumnus of The George Washington University. He is principal and founder of NIW Design, a firm dedicated to enhancing its clients’ profiles […]

Omar J. Dorsey

November 9, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How did you start your acting career?My mother was a Director and I was always by her side getting exposed to the environment. It became my passion. It was literally in my blood. Tell us about your […]

Taylor Ri’chard CEO of 3rd Fathom Films

November 9, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Troue Brooks Tell us about your company and services. I am the CEO of 3rd Fathom Films. We are a production company focuses on feature, tv, and short narrative content. We offer services from script development all the way […]

The CBCF remembers Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founding member, former Congressman John J. Conyers, Jr.

October 31, 2019 admin Comments Off

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) President & CEO David A. Hinson released the following statement on the death of former Congressman Conyers: “The CBCF family mourns the loss of Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) founding member, former Congressman John […]

Darren Peters Founder and Managing Partner of the Peter Damon Group

October 31, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks A Washington DC veteran, Peters previously served as the Director of Federal Government Affairs for the Entergy Corporation, where he provided strategic advice on issues related to tax finance, cyber security, and retirement pensions. A longtime political […]

Groundbreaking for Expanded African American Civil War Museum Prepares Historic DC Corridor for National and International Visitors

October 30, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Hazel Trice Edney In the 400th year since the first enslaved Africans reached the shores of America, a groundbreaking in the nation’s Capital has begun a monumental $45 million expansion of a facility to honor Black veterans of the […]

Ryan Robertson Director, Innovation and US Multicultural Marketing at DIAGEO

October 29, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell about your role and responsibilities with Diageo. At Diageo, I am Innovation Director and the Head of Multicultural Marketing. My responsibilities include leading multicultural strategy and activation across the entire Diageo brand portfolio in North America […]

Focus Features will release Harriet in theaters November 1, 2019

October 24, 2019 admin Comments Off

Tickets On Sale Now Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Harriet Tubman’s escape from […]

Vershawn Sanders-Ward Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company

October 22, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Photos by Raymond Jerome What inspires you to show up at work every day? I honestly don’t view what I do as work, it is my purpose. As the Founder of my organization I am blessed to […]

CBCF Mourns the Loss of Legislative Giant, Former Board Member, and Champion for the City of Baltimore, The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings

October 18, 2019 admin Comments Off

CBCF President & CEO David A. Hinson issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Cummings: “The CBCF Board of Directors, Corporate Advisory Council and staff collectively mourn the loss of House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair and Congressman […]

Jiles King: Theater, Television and Film Director and Producer

October 17, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I am a 2003 graduate of Morehouse College with a degree in Theater. I received my Master of Fine Arts degree from Columbia University in Theater Producing and Management. Tell us about […]

Tamiya Davis, Author and Motivational Speaker

October 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to write a book? My inspiration is to empower people and show them what it looks like to live their dreams and achieve God’s purpose in their lives. My memoir From Fatal to Fierce, is […]

Dr. LaKesha N. Legree, MD Co-Founder Elev8 MD Wellness Center

October 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business and services. Elev8 MD is Charlotte’s leading ketamine clinic and holistic health & wellness center. We offer ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). […]

2020 Bentley Continental GT V8: Opulent Lifestyles

October 10, 2019 admin Comments Off

Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins, Photos by Garvin St Villier When the Bentley Continental GT first hit the scene, it attracted omnipresent attention from all, including entertainers, pro athletes, business executives, and of course, the rich and famous. However, along […]

“Dr. Ro On Demand” podcast…

October 4, 2019 admin Comments Off

True story. I’ve heard from more people than I can realistically count, who tried a vegan diet after watching the documentary “What the Health” but couldn’t stick to it. Not exactly breaking news, but the stories followed me to the […]