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Art for Everyone, Atlanta’s High Museum has moved from exclusivity to inclusivity

 ::: Photos By Cat Max Photography ::: Seven years ago, Randall Suffolk came to Atlanta’s High Museum of Art with the goal of opening the museum’s doors to the city’s expanding and diverse population. Alongside the “old friends,” as he ... [Read More]

G. Simone Parker, the Acronologist

 ::: Photos By Richard A. Evans ::: The name Simone means “one who hears” in ancient Hebrew, so it’s not surprising that Simone G. Parker has spent her entire career listening to the creative possibilities of language. As the wife of ... [Read More]

Meet Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey’s Master Blender and Direct Descendent, Victoria Eady-Butler

 :::: Photo Courtesy of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey :::: It’s incredible to learn about Nearest Green’s legacy and his impact on the Tennessee whiskey industry. Despite the obstacles he faced as an enslaved Black man, Nearest’s skill and ... [Read More]

The Incomparable Cynia Elise

 ::: Photo By Gerrian Hawes ::: From the very first time she held a microphone in her hand and sang Away In A Manger, Cyniah Elise knew that she could sing. “Surprisingly, I have known since the age of 2 that I would be a singer”, she says. ... [Read More]

Serving Up Love with Torey Shelton

 ::: Photo By Richard A. Evans ::: I first interviewed Torey Shelton, August 2021. That day he’d prepared Lobster Curry, mixed vegetables, and Jasmine rice. The sweetness and brininess of the lobster meat gave a contrast to the spiciness of the ... [Read More]

Just Do It

 ::: Photo By SeQuoya Robinson ::: In the first few months as the new CEO and President at Southern Regional Medical Center, Ela Lena transformed the working environment from “what do I do?” to “just do it.”     “I walk ... [Read More]

Exploring the Great Outdoors

 ::: Photo By LeVonn Brown ::: The state of Georgia is located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordered by South Carolina to the northeast, North Carolina to the east, Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the west, and Florida to ... [Read More]

Marriage, Motherhood and Moving Into Another Chapter of Life

 ::: Photo By Sequoya Robinson ::: In 2020, Henry County elected its first African American Sheriff. Alongside Sheriff Scandrett is his wife, Deidree who was instrumental in strategizing his campaign platform and efforts.    “When ... [Read More]

Chanel B. is the only Chanel You Need to Know

 ::: Photo By Sequoya Robinson ::: Chanel B’s love for singing started when she was a toddler.  “I knew that I was a singer from a very early age.”. I always felt music inside me”.      As Chanel got older she ... [Read More]