At a community meet-and-greet, on Sunday, March 22, 2026, regarding political involvement, Darris Rollins stated, “Voting is one important thing, but I wanted to do something more and take service to a different level. I wanted to get off of the couch, NextDoor and social media and throw my hat in the ring to really make a difference and affect legacy, children and grandchildren.”
“Economic development is not just bringing amenities to South Fulton; it is also about | Read more...
From Struggle To Strength, A Guide To Financial Empowerment is a book by Atlanta native Pete Meadows.
The book focuses on moving from survival mode to financial security, with faith reflections interspersed within the chapters of the book, constantly reminding the reader of his or her connection with God, and direction from God, His mercy and His divine grace and favor.
The book covers goal setting; building a solid financial foundation; faith reflection; | Read more...
Street Charity is an organization that was created by John and Antuanette Patton with the idea of feeding the homeless who are on the street. They wanted to bring back some independence to individuals, away from the limitations of the soup kitchen. They wanted to provide, to the homeless, a broader range of options in the food choices that are available to them. With that in mind, they came up with a unique way of resourcing food that allowed the homeless consumer to eat | Read more...
Washington, D. C. – Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) reintroduced legislation to permanently extend federal scholarship funding for students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in food and agriculture fields at 1890s colleges and universities. This bill ensures Congress will continue to support and prioritize the nineteen 1890 Institutions in light of dangerous funding cuts.
“The food and agriculture sector has a significant impact on | Read more...
The Inquirer is hearing that these companies are some of the businesses that are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
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AirBnB
American Airlines
Apple
Ben & Jerry’s
Cisco
Costco
Delta
Disney
Dollar Tree
e.l.f. Beauty / e.l.f. Cosmetics (eyes.lips.face)
Giant | Read more...
Emmy Award-winning producer and military veteran Dario Harris is preparing to release his first feature documentary, Legacy of Land, a powerful story of thriving Black landowners in Boston, GA, who defied the odds and united an entire community across racial lines during the height of prohibition.
Involved in the production is a talented team that includes writer/producer John Petrizzi, who is making his feature film debut, award-winning Director of Photography, Jay | Read more...
In a unanimous decision, former United States Congressman and former Atlanta Councilman Kwanza Hall was elected as the new chairman of Develop Fulton during a special called meeting on Thursday, September 12. Hall, who previously served as vice chairman, will succeed outgoing Chairman Georgia Senator Brandon Beach.
“Expanding Fulton County’s diverse, resilient, and thriving business community is at the heart of our mission,” said Hall, who has previously served as the | Read more...
By Henry Beecher Hicks III, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association
“I love my Black job.” - Simone Biles, three times Olympian, most decorated gymnast in history
In recent weeks, the discussion around what constitutes a “Black job” has reignited a critical conversation about race, identity and the workforce. The term has been used to describe jobs perceived as lower-paying or less desirable, typically occupied by Black workers. However, it is vital to shift | Read more...
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, | Read more...
By Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell (District 88)
As a State Representative I am honored to have spent my career shaping critical policy discussions and advocating for transformative change for everyone, but particularly for marginalized groups who face barriers to progress. I strive to leverage my position to sound the alarm about policies I believe risk undermining the strides we’ve made in promoting economic equity for Black Americans. As such, I feel | Read more...
“The reason why this is so important and impactful… is because our industry needs you, it needs every one of you,” said Robin Zeigler, Founder and CEO of MURAL Real Estate Partners headquartered in NYC, while addressing the 152 fellows from the 2024 cohort of the Project REAP (Real Estate Associate Program) Spring Academy at the June 10 graduation ceremony. The nonprofit organization has been a leader in diversifying the talent pipeline in commercial real estate (CRE) for | Read more...
On Monday, June 17, 2024, the City of Atlanta presented Mack Wilbourn with a proclamation for his contribution to the city’s economy and for his philanthropic work.
Mack Wilbourn is owner and President of Mack II, Inc., a quick service restaurant management company since 1971. His current franchises include Atlanta Bread & Bar, Baja Fresh Mexican, Famiglia Pizza, Phillip’s Seafood, Popeyes and We Juice It, all located in the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International | Read more...
