Lincoln Memorial Group,  one of the largest family-owned cemetery companies in Georgia, is delighted to announce the appointment of Raymond Burr as the Company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic hire underscores the Lincoln Memorial Group’s vision to transform into a best-in-class provider of end-of-life services. Burr brings more than 15 years of industry experience — including a proven track record of driving revenue growth and developing high-performing sales teams in the Atlanta market during his tenure at Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest funeral and cemetery

Mr. Vance will deliver a keynote address at the historically Black medical school’s Fourth Winter Commencement Exercises on December 13 Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) has selected award-winning actor, producer, author and philanthropist Courtney B. Vance to deliver the commencement address for the institution's Fourth Winter Commencement Exercises, which will be held on Friday, December 13 in the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College. “Morehouse School of Medicine is thrilled that Mr. Vance will serve as our Winter Commencement speaker,” said MSM President and CEO Valerie

Atlanta City Council has appointed Antwan T. Lang, President and CEO of Atlantic South Group LLC and a respected Atlanta businessman, to serve on the Atlanta Solid Waste Appeals Board for a four-year term. The Atlanta Solid Waste Appeals Board oversees appeals related to waste management services, ensuring transparency and fairness in the city’s waste policies. Lang’s appointment recognizes his proven leadership, commitment to public service, and dedication to Atlanta’s growth and sustainability. “It is an honor to serve on the Solid Waste Appeals Board,” Lang stated. “As someone

Dr. Viola Lanier wants to encourage an increase in leisure reading in a comfortable settings. This weekend, the scientist and graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine will host the grand opening of “A Better Today Books & Boutique” in Cobb County, a suburb of Atlanta. Along with books, the boutique will offer scented candles to essential oils, and an assortment of wellness products. Dr. Lanier recently discussed her vision for the book boutique and grand opening with ADW. Can you share your background and what inspired the opening of the

Endowed Professor and Director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute will be honored during upcoming AHA Scientific Sessions Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Herman A. Taylor, Jr., MD, MPH, FAHA, endowed professor and director of the MSM Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI), will receive the 2024 American Heart Association (AHA) Clinical Research Prize. “I’m deeply humbled by this award from the American Heart Association,” Dr. Taylor said. “Heart health and disease result from the convergence of many factors. In my work, I try to look

Austin is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and HBCU advocate who owns five highly successful Nouveau restaurants with a Dallas location opening soon. She also launched a line of stone-ground grits available nationwide in 160 Publix grocery stores where all the proceeds go back to HBCU student scholarships. Overall, Austin has given back more than $100K in cash scholarships to HBCU students. And she’s created more than 100 job opportunities for her community while holding an extensive real estate portfolio. Austin recently announced the donation of $20,000 to metro Atlanta’s

The Gathering Spot in Atlanta's burgeoning center for innovation and free-thinking cottage industries recently hosted The Economic Freedom Talks, a Harris-Walz campaign initiative to address and resolve pressing issues facing Black entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Economic Freedom Talks are designated to uplift small business owners and entrepreneurs across the nation, featuring a dynamic series of discussions that spotlighted former presidential candidate Kamala Haris' plans for small businesses. Nationally recognized advocates and experts for minority business development gathered to discuss issues hindering Black businesses  including: A ten-fold expansion of the

Just a few weeks ahead of the 2024 presidential showdown, as political and celebrity heavyweights make clear their support for a Harris administration, Ryan Wilson of the Gathering Spot, Lakeysha Hallmon, founder and CEO of the Village Market and Atlanta community organizer Scotty Smart spoke exclusively with the Atlanta Daily World regarding their involvement in a dynamic series of discussions spearheaded by the Harris-Walz ticket to focus on their plans for small and minority businesses. Wilson and Hallmon, co-organizers of the Economic Freedom Talks series provided Atlantans an