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Jada Grandy-Mock Is Preparing New Paths for Herself, Family and Community
Jada Grandy-Mock Is Preparing New Paths for Herself, Family and Community
By Angela Lindsay. 4 MINUTE READ. Fifth Third Bank executive Jada Grandy-Mock has accomplished a series of impressive firsts throughout her life. She was the first in her family to go to college; the first to earn a master’s degree; the first to own a home; the first to get married; and will likely be the first to leave an inheritance.…
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“Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists Comic Books”
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“Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists Comic Books”
by Ken Quattro
In the place where comic books and Black history collide, you’ll find “Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books,” by Ken Quattro. This exciting masterpiece brings to light the comic book artists who toiled behind the scenes, receiving little to no mainstream recognition for the work they created.…
Men Moving Mountains
Joshua Proby
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Men Moving Mountains
Joshua Proby
By Ryan Kouame AUTHOR OF THE 30-DAY JOURNEY from Prison to Spiritual Peace, Joshua Proby, is a minister, motivational speaker, mentor and entrepreneur. His life is not one of glitz and glamour, but he has dedicated it to educating and uplifting children and young adults to have a better understanding of who they are. At the age of 22, Proby was charged with first-degree burglary and sentenced to twelve years in prison.…
Men Moving Mountains
Tommie Robinson
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Tommie Robinson
By Ryan Kouame A 50-YEAR CAREER and the first Black artist in the Guild of Charlotte Artists, Tommie Robinson will make history as the first Black artist whose portrait of a judge will hang in the Mecklenburg County courthouse.…
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Home Run! Baseball Team Owner Brandon Bellamy
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Home Run! Baseball Team Owner Brandon Bellamy
By Angela Lindsay THE DECISION WAS UNANIMOUS. In July, the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball approved real estate developer Brandon Bellamy to purchase a new club expansion in Gastonia, NC, becoming professional baseball’s only Black majority owner in the nation.…
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Karina Young
Karina Young is an entertainment journalist, content creator, and on-air radio personality for Hot 98.1 with Summit Media where she informs, entertains, and delivers trending news to the local community. Young recently introduced her new IG LIVE segment, “Kickin’ It With Karina” (@itskarinay), where she provides a platform for people from all walks of life to share their unique stories and connect with the world in hopes to inspire the youth.“I…
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Kareem Puranda
Kareem Puranda is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, addiction specialist, and the owner of Self Talk Counseling and Consulting (STCC) where he provides therapeutic services to individuals struggling with trauma, substance abuse, and other mental health issues. He worked as a police officer for several years when he saw a need for counseling and building mutual trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, leading him to serve as a coach, mentor, and volunteer in those very same communities.…
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“True Names: Four Generations of My Afro Appalachian Family”
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“True Names: Four Generations of My Afro Appalachian Family”
by Malaiko Adero
Prolific author, agent and magazine publisher, Malaiko Adero has her own personal story to share. Born of “Afrolachian” ancestry, her people came from the mountains of Tennessee. In “True Names,” she weaves together a story of four generations of Black families who shared the Southern Appalachian experience.…
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