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Community Activist Creating Change One Voter at a Time
We sound a drumroll today as the Vivian’s Door Initiative celebrates Beverly M. Cooper, a socially conscious community activist working tirelessly to give a voice to the voiceless as the Co-Founder of Stand Up Mobile: A Blueprint for US, a community engagement nonprofit. Before retiring, Beverly Cooper was President of Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, a […]
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Joaquin Miller Holloway, Jr.
Today, we honor the memory of Joaquin Miller Holloway, Jr., Ph.D. founder of Artistic Photographs by Joaquin and so much more. He lived a long and impactful life. On the day before he transitioned this earthly life, he called Vivian’s Door to thank us for all the excellent work we do in the community and […]
Celebrating Our Veterans
We at Vivian’s Door honor our U.S. Armed Forces veterans, past and present, for their bravery, sacrifice, and service to our country. Many have paid the ultimate price for our democracy and this great nation, America. Lorenzo Rhodes is a 39-year-old veteran who served in the United States Marine Corps from 2001-2008. He owns and […]
Meet Jillian Ligon Bowers…A Public Health Program Administrator Dedicated to Creating Change Through Research
National Minority Health Month (NMHM), is a time to call attention to and raise awareness about the vast health inequalities that continue to affect people across racial and minority groups. It’s also a time to encourage collective action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. The 2022 NMHM theme this year is […]
Meet Marjorie Seltzer: A Nurse Practitioner Committed to Serving Others
This April, as we mark National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to call attention to and raise awareness about the vast health inequalities that continue to affect people across racial and minority groups. It’s also a time to encourage collective action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. The 2022 NMHM […]
Meet Arielle Hollins, A Healthcare Leader: Advocating and Saving Lives
This April, as we mark National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to call attention to and raise awareness about the vast health inequalities that continue to affect people across racial and minority groups. It’s also a time to encourage collective action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. The 2022 […]
Understanding Government Contracting
According to Kay Hensen, a retired Army Contracting Officer, “Contracting with any government agency (federal, state, or local) is unlike working with any other client.” Kay says, “Don’t be overwhelmed with the rules and restrictions – it all comes down to a few points: Did you provide the supplies/services the government requested? Did you perform […]
Real Estate Mogul, Changing Lives One Property At A Time
Nicky Isaac is an Alabama board-certified Real Estate professional. She is the CEO/Owner of Nicky’s Investment Group, LLC, a successful real estate investing company in Mobile, AL. She says, “the will and determination to succeed drives her to be successful in her business every day.” Nicky’s greatest passion in life is to teach others about real […]
NASCAR – A Black History Affair at Daytona 500
The 74-year history of the “National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing” – NASCAR has recorded many heights. It’s most recent being the entry of new black race car owners. The Daytona 500, a global race car event that gathers large crowds of racing enthusiasts in the Daytona area annually, made history this year with […]
Millennial FastTracks His Own Brand
Tony Davis is the CEO/owner of Secret Scientist Clothing, a luxury streetwear brand established in 2010 and based out of Mobile, AL. A graduate of the University of South Alabama (USA) with a degree in Marketing, he initially played baseball at Springhill College for two years before transferring to USA. He fell in love with the Marketing […]
