Raleigh, North Carolina – Governor Roy Cooper (of Raleigh, North Carolina) appointed Barrett Berry to the North Carolina Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters Licensing Board to serve as a member with a three-year term. The Licensing Board was established to protect the hearing-impaired public of North Carolina by registering, licensing, and regulating Hearing Aid Specialists. Berry is the president of Solution Partnerz, LLC, a consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in government contracting. He is a founding member of Dinner with Friends (DwF), a private business social club in…
Education & Schools
Saving Our Sons (SOS): Video of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaking to SOS youth on August 2, 2024: On August 2-3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, Saving Our Sons (SOS) held a Boys to Men Lock-In at the C. T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center. The two-day program included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, DJ Greg Street and others. The program is for males aged 8 to 15 and focuses on violence prevention and anger management. Throughout the year, the organizations has several field trips, but more importantly, the leaders talk to…
Happy National Black Business Month! This month, we proudly celebrate the achievements, resilience, and innovation of Black entrepreneurs who are making an impact across industries. At RICE, our commitment to Building Black Business isn’t limited to just one month – it’s a 365-day mission. Every day, we work tirelessly to provide the resources, support, and opportunities that Black businesses need to thrive and grow. Whether it’s through our transformative programs, collaborative spaces, or strategic partnerships, we’re dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs to reach new heights. As we kick off National…
TEAM HOOTERS’ HOPE IS BACK!! As one of the top fundraising teams of the 2023 Georgia More Than Pink Walk, Team Hooters’ Hope is back to help fight for the lives of those forever changed by breast cancer. Our small but mighty 2023 team raised $5,600.00, and this year armed with more team members and the same dedicated spirit, we are aiming to raise even more money. Atlanta’s Alecia Robinson formed Hooters’ Hope because she wanted her family and friends to join her in directly helping those who find their…
Local educators at Ethos Classical Charter School were treated to a special start to the new school year, thanks to the school uniform brand, French Toast. The company hosted a breakfast celebration catered by Atlanta-based Roasted Knives, to help local teachers start their new school year with gratitude and a bit of fun. In addition to a full breakfast spread, Ethos Classical also received school uniforms for its student closet, classroom supplies for teachers, and a monetary donation to support various school priorities such as field trips or other programming.…
The Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education (FAME) recently hosted its 20th Year Anniversary with a Gala and Awards Celebration at the University of Maryland’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Founded in 2004 by A. Toni Lewis, FAME’s mission is to give every young musician the best opportunity to succeed by providing music training and academic support. They believe that children, teens, and young adults should have access to quality music and education regardless of social and economic needs. Music is the instrument that FAME uses to capture…
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