Nancy J. Lewis is the president of Progressive Techniques, Inc. Her program for middle-school girls, Divine Young Ladies, is in its sixth year of operation. When first starting this program she directed her attention to elementary school girls. However, when the mayor suggested she focus on middle-school aged girls who…
Business profile: Professor Safiya Bandele
Atlanta Free Speech would like to highlight community activist and educator Safiya Ellis Bandele. Safiya recently retired from Medgar Evers College in New York, where she served as Director of the Center for Women’s Development. Organized in 1982 as a campus-based counseling and programming unit for underserved women and families, the Center…
Business profile: Sherry Mallory
Sherry Mallory is the founder and CEO of She Bop Enterprises, Inc., which is an Atlanta-based entertainment and communications company that was established in 1991. She Bop Enterprises, Inc. is the parent company of the television production firm, She Bop Entertainment (SBE). SBE has produced television shows such as Out…
Business profile: Willie E. Gary, Esq.
Attorney Willie E. Gary, known as “The Giant Killer” has challenged and won cases against some of America’s largest corporate giants on behalf of his clients. He has won some of the largest jury awards and settlements in United States history, including more than 150 cases valued in excess of…
Business profile: deputy district attorney Shondeana Crews-Morris
Photo: Courtesy of Shondeana Crews-Morris Atlanta Free Speech would like to highlight community advocate Attorney Shondeana Crews-Morris. Shondeana is currently the Deputy District Attorney, which is second in command to the elected District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia. Shondeana is a graduate of Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of…
Business profile: artist Kerry Thomas
Atlanta Free Speech would like to highlight artist Kerry Thomas. Kerry is a singer, songwriter, producer, and acoustic guitarist that began his professional music career only a short time ago. Like many musical artists, Kerry has been singing since a very young age, but it was not until college that he…
Business profile: actress Erica Page
Atlanta Free Speech would like to highlight model and actress Erica Page. Erica, who is a native of Dunwoody, Georgia, began working in the entertainment industry four years ago. In this short time, this talented actress has booked various projects including, Osiris (web series), BET’s The Game, Sleepy Hollow, The…
Business Profile: Mildred Baldwin
The art of a woman is deeper than the first layer of her epidermis. It illuminates and resonates on her canvas through beautiful bold radiant colors capturing the most incredible momentums. Surprisingly, the art of a woman can also be found alongside the stiches and fabrics of a one-of-a-kind handbag….
Business Profile: Desiree’ Thornton
Atlanta Free Speech would like to highlight Ms. Desiree’ Thornton, who is the owner and designer at A.M.E.E. (Amazing, Memorable, Extraordinary, Eloquent) Event Planning. Desiree’, who is an Atlanta native, founded A.M.E.E. Event Planning in 2009 after continuous support and encouragement from her loved ones. For many years, Desiree’ planned various events for…
Business Profile: Dr. Edward D. Irons
Atlanta Free Speech would like to celebrate a distinguished financial and business executive, Dr. Edward D. Irons. Dr. Irons has a Doctorate of Business Administration in Finance from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Business. He is the first African American to receive a degree in finance from the university. Dr….