Atlanta Airport’s Tangela Parker Makes Marketing Moves
Tangela Parker is the Director of Marketing and Brand Services for the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International. She is responsible for marketing/brand strategy, creative services, advertising programming, and social media engagement. Additionally, Parker’s team oversees parking services and the concessions program. Prior to her role at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Tangela spent 22 years in various leadership positions in the healthcare industry. Most recently she was the Sr. Director of Member Experience for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. In this role she had oversight over the
Dr. William F. Pickard and Cincinnati Business Leader Judson Pickard Receive Morehouse Honors
Morehouse College President, David A. Thomas presents Judson Pickard (left) and Dr. William F. Pickard (right) with Candle in the Dark Awards as actor Clifton Powell, Morehouse students look on. Photo Credit Alex JonesIn a city renowned for an elevated standard of living for Black Americans and celebrating the accomplishments of African American professionals, few events can rival Morehouse College’s Candle in the Dark scholarship benefit and gala. Fresh off the heels of a raging pandemic, The Candle in the Dark Gala took center stage, throwing open the
Who’s Who In Black Profile: Ernest Greer
Ernest Greer, a St. Louis native, is a President of Greenberg Traurig, a firm of over 2,100 attorneys and 41 locations. Ernest is one of the highest ranking African-Americans in a global law firm. Ernest has served in several leadership roles within his law firm, including Vice President of the firm (2013-2015) and the Atlanta office's Managing Shareholder for nearly a decade. Throughout the course of his career he has also maintained an active legal practice, trying cases across the country. His practice consists of the representation of
Building Coalitions on Multiple Levels: Charmaine Ward-Millner, Advocate for Empowering the Arts, Culture, Education, and Community
By Donald James Charmaine Ward-Millner says her mission in life is…“to be a catalyst and create positive change in individuals, organizations and communities through connecting, coaching and servant leadership.” As Director of Corporate Relations for Georgia Power, Charmaine is on a mission to build and maintain key relationships with diverse and underserved communities, organizations and individuals. Her goal is to form strategic alliances that empower such groups through the resources of Georgia Power and its partnerships with corporate, civic, government and community leaders and entities. “I focus on engaging with
The Lasting Impact Of HBCUs On American History
In honor of HBCU Week, we're celebrating the gifts that are Historically Black colleges and universities! HBCUs serve many functions in American society. Not only did they provide educational opportunities to Black Americans when most predominantly white institutions shut them out centuries ago, but they continue to serve an important role in Black culture. These institutions have also left their mark on American history as a whole due to their various contributions. To understand these contributions, let's roll the clock back to the 1800s. The earliest HBCUs are dated back to the
Top Detroit Businessman and Philanthropist Donates $100,000 Gift to UNCF in Support of HBCUs
Washington, D.C., Feb 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A $100,000 gift will be presented on Feb. 17 to UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in support of three UNCF-member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by William F. Pickard, Ph.D., founder and executive chairman of Global Automotive Alliance (GAA) Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. The presentation will take place on the campus of UNCF-member Clark Atlanta University. Pickard’s gift includes donations to UNCF, Clark Atlanta University, Saint Augustine University and Philander Smith College. The donation is being made by Pickard
Motivating People Around the World to Reach Greater Heights…the Les Way
By Donald James For more than four decades, the name Les Brown has been synonymous with empowering people to aim high, achieve, and make positive transformations in their respective lives, communities, professions, companies, families, and other sectors of commitments. Simply put, when Les Brown speaks, people listen and their lives change for the better. As a renowned corporate trainer, mentor, speaking coach and best-selling author, Brown is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers. Blessed with a signature smile, engaging personality, and unique sense of humor, all provide
Slutty Vegan Entrepreneur Pinky Cole Brings Plant-Based Recipes Home with New Cookbook
By Danielle Sanders, RTM National Editor Dedicated to reinventing vegan food culture, Pinky Cole, the founder, and CEO of the hugely successful “Slutty Vegan” Restaurant empire announced her new upcoming cookbook, “Eat Plants B*tch.” With several locations in Atlanta, her crave-worthy, indulgent menus attract both locals and visitors to wait in now-infamous lines down the block for her vegan burgers and more. Fans include Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, and more. From Avocado Egg Rolls to Cole’s Black Pea Cauliflower Po’boy or Oyster Mushroom Parm
UrbanGeekz partners with Finance Savvy CEO to Empower Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
UrbanGeekz has teamed up with Finance Savvy CEO in a new partnership to support women and minority-owned startups. The Atlanta-based firms are collaborating to boost the financial health of this growing demographic. It comes as research increasingly shows that founders who benefit the most from business financial literacy skills are also the same groups that face the biggest barriers. In this brand-new alliance, UrbanGeekz has will provide 5 full-ride scholarships to the Finance Savvy CEO™ 2022 winter cohort of Your Profit Playbook™. The hands-on program helps underserved founders build the financial roadmap for their business and
Gene Wade named CEO of the Propel Center, a new HBCU technology and learning hub dedicated to preparing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs
The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, has announced the naming of respected social entrepreneur and education advocate Gene Wade as chief executive officer. Wade most recently served as Founder and CEO of Honors Pathway in Oakland, California, a social venture that enabled low-income students to attend their first year of college at no cost while receiving over 500 hours of in-person coaching and mentoring. He also serves on several non-profit boards, including