When you think about it, you realize that history is being made every day. When I consider some people and situations that I have witnessed, I recognize those people are making history even as we speak. Mack and Gwen Willis are two of these people. In December of 2000, Mack and Gwen cut the grand-opening […]
The Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley – He says he has retired – but with a commitment to serve like his, making history is just what he does
Gerald L. Durley is a highly motivated man with an exceptional will to serve. He is an achiever who is always striving to do better – not only to make himself a better man, but to improve life for the least of Gods children. He has spirit and a lust for life. This gentle man […]
Reverend Dwight Andrews – A Hands-On History Maker who is essential in the pulpit and crucial in the world arts community
The Reverend Dr. Dwight Douglas Andrews is a particular distinctive man who walks on both sides of history – on the stage and popular in the world of music, and in the pulpit, preaching the gospel. He is known throughout Atlanta and on many sides of the “community.” How does he do this? My opinion […]
Going to Market with Al Anderson
Al Anderson has spent the last 45 years as a pioneer and maverick in the practice of marketing and communications with a special emphasis on the African American consumer. He is a real – on the ground, grunt work – trail-blazer. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Al attended Atkins High School, under the close […]
Jesse Hill, Jr. – Atlanta’s Renaissance Man making history
Jesse Hill, Jr. was one of the first African American business men whom I met shortly after moving from Durham, North Carolina to Atlanta in 1963. While working as director of program planning at Economic Opportunity Atlanta, I was assigned to work with the planning committee of the EOA Board of Directors – which […]
Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. — Making History is Just aWay of Life
When you meet Floyd Griffin, his statesmanship, coupled with his basis connection to the man on the street – and the cowboy boots , is extraordinary and impressive. A conversation with Floyd Griffin will quickly reveal that he has a calling to serve and protect his fellowman and his community. And, therefore, for Floyd Griffin, […]
Amalia K. Amaki – A Natural Born Artist – and a History Maker in the International Art World; A Blessing to the ATL
Amalia Amaki is a beautiful woman – a genuine natural-born woman – and a friend whom I came to know just recently. She is a “natural born artist” in the true sense of these words. She was born to fill the shoes of great artists like Georgia O’Keeffe whom the world has admired down through […]
Mary-Pat Hector – History Maker
Mary-Pat Hector let all of Atlanta know about her dedication to the cause for her people, and her prodigious personal tenacity, when she ran for public office at the age of 19 in the new DeKalb County city of Stonecrest. Mary-Pat was born in Atlanta, and her love for action and her ability to “take […]
Omelika Kuumba – aka Avis Delana Bynum A “Giwayen Mata” history maker – a dancer with a message!
Omelika Kuumba is known worldwide as a drummer, dancer, choreographer, musical arranger, cultural arts educator, co-founder and artistic director of Giwayen Mata. She is making history. As one of the founders of Giwayen Mata, which means Elephant Women, Omelika takes to the stage in a storm; but she is a quiet, peaceful woman in her […]
Lev Mills – Paints his History throughout Atlanta
Lev Mills leaves a visual history lesson throughout Atlanta in places like Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and the Ashby Street MARTA station. His work hangs in the High Museum of Art and in many homes throughout the city. He has made history – especially in the city of Atlanta. Mills calls himself a “Constructionist.” […]