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Artist Shawn Perkins
By Taroue Brooks How did you begin painting? I began painting after realizing that it was my true passion. Every other job I had felt like work that I didn’t enjoy. At the time I was waiting tables, but when […]
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Travis Winfrey – Actor
By Taroue Brooks How did you get into the entertainment industry? I’ve always been an entertainer, but my real introduction to the industry was in 2000. I joined up with a boyband and traveled around for almost 5 years putting on shows. […]
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Adonis Rose- Artistic Director with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
By Taroue Brooks How did you begin playing the drums? I grew up in the very musical and cultural city of New Orleans. My grandfather played drums and my father plays also. My father started to teach me how to […]
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Otis Weary Jr. Celebrity Executive Chef
By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become a chef? I come from a family of rich culture in the food and hospitality based in southern Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia. I was inspired to be a chef after cooking nearly […]
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Brace B. “Trey” Godfrey, III Executive Director 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge
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. […]
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Nicholas Wiggins
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 […]
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Omar J. Dorsey
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 […]
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Darren Peters Founder and Managing Partner of the Peter Damon Group
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 […]
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Ryan Robertson Director, Innovation and US Multicultural Marketing at DIAGEO
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 […]
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Vershawn Sanders-Ward Founding Artistic Director and CEO of Red Clay Dance Company
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 […]
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Jiles King: Theater, Television and Film Director and Producer
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 […]
Health
Dr. LaKesha N. Legree, MD Co-Founder Elev8 MD Wellness Center
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). […]
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Breast Cancer Warrior C. Virginia Fields Expands Health Organization
By Taroue BrooksPhoto Provided by C. Virginia Fields C. Virginia Fields is a change agent. A breast cancer survivor, she has spent the past 11 years at the helm of a leading HIV/AIDS advocacy organization, which recently announced a major […]
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Justin A. Reese, Esq. Sports Agent, Reality TV Star
By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I went to St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA in 2000. After graduation I attended Morehouse College and graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2004. I graduated with cum […]
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MICHELINE BOWMAN of BOWMAN MEDIA GROUP CREATOR of “MEET ME MONDAY”
By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business and services. IN 2018, BOWMAN MEDIA GROUP WAS CREATED AND DESIGNED WITH EVERY BRAND IN MIND. WE REALIZE THAT ONE OF THE KEY COMPONENTS TO SUCCESS IS BELIEVING IN THE BRAND YOU […]
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MARSHA REEVES JEWS
By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company. Marsha Jews & Company’s mission is to deliver high-value, high-impact , flawless events and experiences for the discerning clientele in search of a luxurious sophisticated experience. We orchestrate a curated approach to […]