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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Michele Ghee

Michele Ghee is a trailblazing media executive, board leader, and cultural strategist whose career has helped shape the modern landscape of television, advertising, and sports media. With decades of experience at the highest levels of the industry, Michele is widely respected for her ability to drive growth, build inclusive strategies, and align business innovation with […]

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Breyon Prescott

Breyon Prescott is a Grammy Award–winning producer, songwriter, and music executive whose influence has shaped contemporary R&B and pop for more than two decades. Known for his ability to craft emotionally resonant, radio-defining records, Breyon has been a creative force behind some of the most iconic songs of the late 1990s and 2000s. Rising to

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Angela Watts

Angela Watts is an acclaimed marketing strategist, cultural architect, and founder of Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) — one of the South’s most influential platforms celebrating fashion, culture, and creative entrepreneurship. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, experiential marketing, and brand partnerships, Watts has long championed Atlanta’s creative economy by building platforms

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Myles Truitt

Myles Truitt is a rising actor whose work is defined by emotional depth, authenticity, and a strong cultural presence. He first captured widespread attention with his breakout performance in the sci-fi action film Kin, where his commanding screen presence signaled the arrival of a powerful new voice in film. Building on that momentum, Myles expanded

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Allen Parks

Allen Parks is a respected music executive, entrepreneur, and cultural architect best known as a co-founder of Street Execs, the Atlanta-based artist management, marketing, and creative services firm that has played a pivotal role in shaping modern hip-hop culture. With a reputation built on consistency, loyalty, and long-term vision, Allen Parks has helped guide some

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Rashad Burgess

Rashad Burgess is a nationally respected public health leader whose career has been shaped by a deeply personal commitment to equity, access, and community care. Growing up as a gay teenager on the South Side of Chicago during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the early 1990s, Burgess witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Eric Keith

 Eric K. Thomas is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Quintessential Gentleman, a media platform that features thought-provoking content for men of color, including topics in business, entrepreneurism, professional development, art, music, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment. Established in 2016, The Quintessential Gentleman has garnered a high readership among millennial men of color who are constantly engaged and interested in progression. Thomas

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: BJ Coleman

BJ Coleman is a seasoned brand strategist, communications executive, and public relations expert with more than two decades of experience shaping narratives at the intersection of culture, fashion, lifestyle, and media. Known for his ability to translate vision into visibility, Coleman has built a reputation for developing brands with intention—aligning messaging, market positioning, and audience

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Attorney Bernie Lawrence-Watkins

Bernie Lawrence-Watkins is a powerhouse entertainment and intellectual property attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of B. Lawrence Watkins & Associates, P.C., a premier law firm representing artists, producers, executives, and cultural creators across music, media, and business. With more than 20 years of legal experience, she has established a niche practice negotiating complex contracts — from

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ATELIER 100 | Most Influential People of 2026: Oliver Clyde Allen III

Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen III is a globally respected spiritual leader, human rights advocate, author, and cultural voice at the intersection of faith, psychology, and social justice. As Founder and Senior Pastor of The Vision Cathedral of Atlanta, one of the largest affirming churches in the United States, and Presiding Bishop of the United Progressive

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