Experienced legal executive and attorney brings more than 25 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel and leadership Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Jamie Allen, JD, LLM, has joined MSM as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Ms. Allen is an experienced legal executive and attorney with more than 25 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel and leadership. At MSM, she will also serve as Corporate Secretary and provide legal oversight for Morehouse Healthcare. “We are honored to welcome Jamie Allen to

Rising stars across the region are recognized for their leadership with “Southeast Youth of the Year” honors On Thursday, June 12, Boys and Girls Clubs of America recognized extraordinary youth club members in an elegant celebration at the Georgia Aquarium to honor the 2025 Southeast Youth of the Year. The event, moderated by Andraya Carter, an ESPN basketball analyst and reporter, showcased teen candidates competing for the prestigious Southeast Youth of the Year and Southeast Military Youth of the Year titles, along with a $20,000 college scholarship, and

How Geography and Politics Obstructed the Celebration of Juneteenth. After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on May 24, 2024 and West Virginia Governor signed similar legislation on June 4 of 2024, making Juneteenth an official state holiday only four states don’t recognize the holiday; Hawaii, North Dakota, and Montana still have no official state celebration for the holiday. Actually, a dozen states don't recognize the day as a permanent state paid holiday, but most recognize the day in other ways, like a day of observance or

Regenia leads the EY US-Central Supply Chain practice and serves as the Atlanta Office Managing Partner. She has 22 years of experience driving supply chain assessment and transformation projects, spanning sourcing, procurement and planning to fulfillment for Fortune 500 and private equity portfolio companies. Sanders is an executive with over 25 years of business transformation and consulting experience with Fortune 500 and Private Equity portfolio companies across multiple sectors, including Communications & High Tech, Retail and Utilities, but primarily focused in the Automotive and Industrial Manufacturing sector. Her area of specialty has been

At a time when too many Americans are grappling with social uncertainty and the impact of declining resources for women’s health and fading support for advancing women in the workplace, Roz Clark is doubling down on her commitment to transforming the landscape and shoring up her efforts to empower women. Clark, a skilled communicator, proficient problem solver and sought-after life coach, uses her expertise to teach women to overcome obstacles and grow their capacities to experience and enjoy meaningful, productive and prosperous lives. “Here’s the thing, none of us

Recognized nationally as one of the most influential attorneys in entertainment and culture, Vincent “Vince” Phillips is a trailblazing attorney, music executive, prolific business strategist, genre-transforming global brand creator, and social anthropologist. With a career spanning more than two decades, Atlanta native Vince Phillips is a Founding Partner at Arrington and Phillips, LLP, specializing in entertainment law. Acknowledged as a Billboard Top Music Lawyer for several years.  Vince is one of the music industry’s most accomplished and sought-after attorneys, representing artists and producing cultural phenomena that changed the

H. J. Russell & Company announces Kevin Johnson as its Senior Director of Marketing and Sales Enablement. In this executive leadership role, Johnson leads the company’s marketing and brand strategy, reporting directly to Michael B. Russell, CEO, Russell. With more than 20 years of experience in creative marketing leadership across construction and economic development sectors, Johnson brings a unique blend of innovation, analytics, and storytelling to this position. Johnson is responsible for managing and guiding all aspects of Russell’s marketing and communications strategy, focusing on enhancing brand visibility,

Ambassador Andrew Young’s distinguished and extensive career as a civil rights leader, lauded politician, and dedicated diplomat make him one of the most respected leaders in Atlanta, the nation and the world. As a venerated champion of social justice, Young remains one of the most recognized and appreciated figures in modern day history. Recently the former mayor of Atlanta and Ambassador to the United Nations received honors from National Jewish Health during the Forever Young Gala held at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta where he received the

The Morehouse College Board of Trustees has named renowned public health leader and biostatistician Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, a 1992 graduate of Morehouse, as the College's 13th president following a national search. Dr. Bowman will assume the role on July 15, 2025, succeeding President David A. Thomas, who concludes his tenure in June. Dr. Bowman currently serves as dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and holds the Roderick J. Little Collegiate Professorship of Biostatistics. A nationally respected scholar, innovator, and academic leader, Bowman is