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Keep the Music Playing: How the Excelsior Band Is Preserving Nearly 143 Years of Legacy
“The Excelsior Band has been entrusted to my husband, Hosea, to nourish, protect, and grow the band’s footprint and ensure its long-term vitality.” – JerryIn Rushing London There are some sounds that belong to a place. In Mobile, Alabama, the sound of the Excelsior Band is one of them. Before you see the black suits, […]
More Than a Ride: How Nett Express Is Moving a Community Forward
Before Vivian’s Door, I was working hard, but now I’m working with purpose – Ninette Ayivor. After breaking both hips, a simple trip to the doctor became a source of anxiety for one Nett Express’s clients, who is a senior. No longer able to walk without assistance, she relied on a walker and lived on […]
From a Brown Paper Bag to a Business: How Vee’s Vintage Sweets Is Preserving Family Legacy
Sometimes a business begins with a business plan. Sometimes it begins with a dream. And sometimes, it begins with a brown paper bag. Before Vee’s Vintage Sweets became a business, there was a brown paper bag filled with handwritten recipes. There was also her great-grandmother, named Mrs. Nettie Coleman, affectionately known as “Mama.” She carried […]
Growing Wellness, Legacy, and Black Entrepreneurship from the Soil Up: Dr. Nettles Natural Beauty
“We are creating more than a company, we are building a legacy rooted in integrity, sustainability, education, and service.” – Dr. Nettles. For years, Dr. Nettles worked in healthcare, helping patients with chronic conditions and seeing the impact of overall health, not just medication. She worked as a pharmacist and understood the role prescriptions can […]
From Fear to Freedom: How One Woman Turned Her Love for Swimming Into a Mission to Save Lives
“…use my experience to make a difference…helps prevent drownings,…also builds confidence and creates opportunities for people to enjoy the water safely.” – Khaliyah Berry. For many people, swimming is simply a fun activity. For Khaliyah Berry, it is something much deeper. It is confidence. It is healing. It is a purpose. And for the children […]
