Dr. Annise Mabry Goal Getters Dr. Annise Mabry: Building Pathways Where Systems Failed Goal Getters, Where Vision Meets Action or Dr. Annise Mabry, purpose was not born from a business plan or a polished pitch deck. It was born in emergency rooms, school offices, and courtrooms—spaces where systems meant to protect children and families instead revealed their deepest fractures. What emerged from By Datrick Davis • 5 min read
Fashion NBAF Fashion Honoree Jeremy Haynes Declares BLACK the Statement Color of Summer 2026 Jeremy Haynes didn’t just arrive, he entered the red carpet in a chic, reflective jacket, cornrows set with precision, and an electric smile that made the room feel smaller in the best way. There’s a warmth to him, a distinctly Southern charm that immediately puts you at ease, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Everyday Community Brotherhood on Full Display: Cedric Pendleton Honors Michi Meko at NBAF Thirty years ago, in an Atlanta bedroom long after the lights were supposed to be out, two young Black boys were still awake dreaming out loud, talking, imagining, creating. One was drawn to performance, the other to visuals, but neither of them could have fully seen what those quiet moments By Dr. Christal Jordan • 2 min read
Everyday Community The Heart of the Matter: Hunter Gilmore’s Mission to Protect the Next Generation When you speak with Hunter Gilmore, it becomes immediately clear how deeply she cares, as a young woman herself, about the safety, dignity, and emotional wellbeing of other young women. What struck me right away was her compassion. There is such sincerity in the way she talks about college students, By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read
Everyday Community Where Hip-Hop Meets Worship: Reach Records Signs Atlanta's 2819 Worship Atlanta-based worship collective becomes first worship team signed to a predominantly Christian hip-hop label Reach Records, the GRAMMY Award-winning label founded by artist Lecrae, has signed 2819 Worship — the worship collective of Atlanta's 2819 Church — to its roster. The announcement was made during the church's Good By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
Everyday Community The Measure of a Man: Why Lenox & Parker Honors Dr. David Manuel at 60 A man’s life is not measured by the titles he holds, but by the weight he is willing to carry for others. As Dr. David Manuel steps into his 60th year, Lenox & Parker honors him not simply for professional excellence, but for the far deeper qualities that have By Dr. Christal Jordan • 5 min read
Everyday Community CEO Zaneta Williams of Eyeris Industries on Leading Sustainable Infrastructure and Breaking Barriers in Construction In an industry where precision, capital strength, and operational excellence determine longevity, Zaneta Williams has carved out a powerful lane as a respected infrastructure executive. As CEO of Eyeris Industries, she leads a growing multi million dollar construction management firm specializing in sustainable mechanical systems, infrastructure modernization, and carbon reduction By Pamela Broussard • 4 min read
Everyday Community Dr. Trina R. Wilson’s Daily Affirmations to Ground, Strengthen, and Restore Inspires Powerful Reader Response Dr. Trina R. Wilson’s newest book, Daily Affirmations to Ground, Strengthen, and Restore, is receiving an incredible response from readers seeking guidance, reflection, and emotional balance. Get Your Copy of Dr. Trina R. Wilson’s Daily Affirmations to Ground, Strengthen, and Restore on Amazon. The journal, released in February By Pamela Broussard • 2 min read
Everyday Community The Marathon Becomes a Landmark: Slauson and Crenshaw Officially Renamed Nipsey Hussle Square South Los Angeles stood still in reverence earlier today as city officials, community leaders, family members, and supporters gathered at the iconic intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue to witness a historic moment: the official renaming of the corner to Nipsey Hussle Square. For many, this was more than By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Everyday Community An Elevated Evening of Connection: ABC South Metro Women’s League Collaboration Mixer In a season devoted to honoring the power and progress of women, the South Metro chapter of the Atlanta Black Chambers invites Atlanta’s most dynamic founders, creatives, executives, and changemakers to gather for an inspired evening of conversation and collaboration. The Women’s League Collaboration Mixer is more than By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Music The Man Who Captured the Stars and Sang Among Them: A Tribute to Lamonte McLemore The world knows many "double threats," but few inhabited two distinct creative universes as masterfully as Lamonte McLemore. As a founding member of the legendary vocal group The 5th Dimension and a prolific photographer for Jet Magazine, McLemore didn’t just witness the mid-century golden age of Black By Kevin Nelson • 2 min read
Photo by Clay Banks / Unsplash Everyday Community The Moral Decay of White America To be a Black American in 2026 is to be an ambassador to a history that your countrymen desperately want to forget, but also an oracle or prophet of the country’s trajectory. We see, before just about anyone else, where the country is headed, having already lived through its By Stone E. Mims • 8 min read
