Beverly Bond is an award-winning television producer, best-selling author, internationally respected celebrity DJ, and the founder, creator, and CEO of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® and the annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards. As a cultural visionary and movement architect, Bond launched BLACK GIRLS ROCK! in 2006 as a bold affirmation during a media climate that offered few […]
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Thomasina Perkins is the Chief Empowerment Officer and Principal Publicist of Capitol Public Relations (CPR), a division of Capitol Global Strategies a firm delivering high-level public relations, brand strategy, crisis management, and film & television locations management across sports, entertainment, politics, and business. With more than two decades of cross-sector leadership including 19 years in
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Nyakio (pronounced Neh-Kay-Oh) is a beauty entrepreneur and advocate for clean, inclusive beauty that suits all skin types, tones, and needs. As a veteran beauty founder and trusted industry voice, Nyakio has launched two successful businesses: her award-winning brand nyakio™, based on her family’s Kenyan roots and beauty secrets that launched in 2002, and inclusive
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In a city where culture moves fast and style moves faster, Robert “Middleman” Flood has remained a defining force — shaping, elevating, and preserving Atlanta’s fashion identity for more than three decades. A proud Grady Baby, born and raised in Atlanta, Middleman didn’t simply grow up in the culture — he helped architect it. Long
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Big Boss Vette (born Diamond Alexxis Smith on October 16, 1997) is an American rapper and hip-hop artist from St. Louis, Missouri, known for her unapologetic style, bold lyricism, and viral hits that have made her a standout voice in contemporary rap. She first gained attention with viral freestyles as a teenager and built momentum
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Terrance Terry is a Detroit‑born, Atlanta‑based celebrity nail artist, educator, product specialist, and beauty industry innovator known for his bold creative vision and elevated luxury aesthetic. Dubbed the “Nail Villain,” Terry has spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of nail artistry through custom designs, high‑fashion techniques, and trendsetting manicures that marry style with technical
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Chlon Henry is a music industry executive, business strategist, author, and founder and CEO of Checkmate Business Management, a firm providing accounting and business services to artists, entertainers, and independent labels. Raised in Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Atlanta to pursue her passion for business and entertainment, earning a degree in business administration with
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Andre Dickens is an American politician, civic leader, and the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving since January 3, 2022. A native Atlantan and product of Atlanta Public Schools, Dickens brings decades of experience in public service, nonprofit leadership, and community development to his role as the city’s chief executive—focused on expanding equity, opportunity, and
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Troy Marshall is a highly respected music executive, promotions and marketing strategist, and industry leader whose career spans over three decades in the global music business. Known for his deep expertise in artist development, radio promotions, branding and lifestyle marketing, Marshall has held senior roles with major labels and independent ventures that have consistently placed
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Nichole M. Bess is a global impact leader, fashion strategist, and cultural architect widely known as the Harriet Tubman of Fashion for building an underground railroad of access, opportunity, and visibility for BIPOC and global designers. With over two decades of experience across fashion public relations, brand development, and international production, Nichole has dedicated her
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