Valerie Nesbitt, Norfolf Southern Director of Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Recives Atlanta Business League Honors
Valerie Nesbitt is Director Supplier Inclusion & Sustainability for Norfolk Southern is the recipient of the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. League Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership, advocacy, and service to the Atlanta area business community. The award, named after the late Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., a beloved civic leader and businessman, celebrates individuals who exemplify his legacy of empowerment, mentorship, and community uplift. Nesbitt is responsible for ensuring that contracts issued by the company maximize opportunities for small, minority and woman-owned businesses to participate. She
Melvin M. Coleman, Atlanta Black Chambers President Shares Insights on Entrepreneurship During Black Business Month
Melvin M. Coleman, president and CEO of the Atlanta Black Chambers, joined podcast host Camry Brown to share how the chambers is empowering Black entrepreneurs to build lasting generational wealth and highlight key opportunities Black business owners should explore. During this impactful episode, Coleman reflects on Atlanta’s unique strength as a hub for Black entrepreneurship. He also underscores the significance of Black Business Month and how the chambers foster community connection and empowerment, extending their impact beyond business support. “Melvin’s insights remind us that our potential has no
Gabrielle Andrews Promoted to Vice President of Marketing for ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau
Andrews to Continue Decade-Long Tenure with the CVB, Spearheading Strategic Marketing and Brand Awareness for Atlanta’s Southside The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, Ga., today announced the promotion of Gabrielle “Gabby” Andrews to vice president of marketing. A decade-long member of the ATL Airport District Team, Andrews will continue to help refine the CVB’s marketing programming, which has evolved during her time with the organization and led to impressive reach, which contributed to
Legal Expert Jehan Crump-Gibson Pens New Book to Build and Preserve Generational Wealth
In her insightful and informative book A Matter of Life and Death: How to Handle Family Affairs During Illness and Death and Keep Probate Court Out of Your Business, attorney Jehan Crump-Gibson offers comprehensive and invaluable insights on the importance of estate planning, particularly focusing on the African American experience. She addresses common misconceptions about estate planning, highlighting that anyone — not just the wealthy — needs a plan. The asset and property probate expert emphasizes the critical role of real estate in wealth transmission and the need
Mariah Stackhouse is a Driving Force for Minority Women in LPGA
Is there any club more closed to Black women than professional golf? The answer is yes
UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax Receives GSV’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Lomax joins the ranks of legendary pioneers, recognizing a lifetime of transformative leadership advancing the future of education through innovation, partnership, and purpose. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and chief executive officer of the UNCF, was honored recently with the prestigious GSV 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego—one of the world’s leading convenings of education, innovation, and impact. One of the nation’s foremost thought-leaders on HBCUs and higher education, Lomax has led UNCF in its efforts to engineer partnerships with reform-focused leaders and
Matters of Life and Death: The Power Is In Your Hands
By Jehan Gibson-Crump A common misconception is that estate planning only applies to death. This could not be further from the truth. A proper estate plan determines what will happen with your assets if you pass away and who will be responsible for carrying out those wishes. It also puts measures in place to determine who will manage your affairs if you are unable, whether it is on a temporary or permanent basis. This is done through Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Financial Powers of Attorney. If done
Atlanta Teacher Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford Inducted Into the National Teachers Hall of Fame
Ron Clark Academy's Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford joins the National Teachers Hall of Fame as the second Atlanta inductee, fourth from Georgia. Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, Head of the Mathematics Department at Atlanta's Ron Clark Academy (RCA), is set to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) as part of its 2025 class. Dr. Jones Ford is the second educator from Atlanta and the fourth from Georgia to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. “It is a tremendous honor to stand
H. J. Russell & Company Promotes Tiffanie Lewis to Vice President of Talent Enablement
H. J. Russell & Company announces the promotion of Tiffanie Lewis to Vice President of Talent Enablement. In this role, she will lead the company’s employee development, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and engagement strategies. She reports to Mona Garland, Chief People Officer. Lewis brings over 30 years of experience with the company, having advanced through roles in property management, compliance, information technology, and shared services. Her ability to connect strategy to execution and drive cross-functional collaboration has made her a key contributor across the organization. “Tiffanie is a values-driven leader who has
Jamie Allen Joins Morehouse School of Medicine as Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer
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