Black musicians are becoming the changing faces of string instrumentalists and Imani Henry is one of them. The violinist and director of orchestra for a school in Cypress, Texas is carving her own path to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in orchestra with her company, Melanin Violin. In this article, you’ll hear more about her business, learn about the band versus orchestra debate, and discover why representation matters in this space.

As CEO and co-owner of Shannon, Shannon & Associates, Inc., a family-owned and operated financial planning firm in Montgomery, Alabama, Nicovanna Shannon gives back to others using the power of numbers because, at an early age, her mother instilled the importance of community-building.

Aki Henderson, an Asheville, North Carolina native, comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and holds the title as the one and only franchisee of Bojangles in the Montgomery area, including Prattville, Wetumpka, and Selma.

Highly acclaimed artist, Frank Broughton, also known as DJ Three X, of Pensacola, FL has blessed the game with his musical prowess since 1992. When he’s not spinning records, Broughton is planning his foray into cinema with his media company Vybe Café.

Peace warrior, rapper, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur, Roosevelt “YunRo” Williams walks in the purpose of positivity to end gun violence in Montgomery, AL.

Chris Hendricks, husband, father, and man of faith, is the founder of BantuCola and he is determined to remedy the holes and gaps within the infrastructure of black communities in Pensacola, Florida, and across the nation.

Learn about DJ Maestro, the Detroit native with 30 years of DJ experience, who moved to Birmingham, Alabama to shake up the music and line-dancing market in the South.

Help a Texas nonprofit reach its goals to be a blessing to single mothers with severely ill children.

Meet the New Jersey native who moved down south and discovered how to make herbal soaps. Read more to learn how she heals melanin skin through her natural skincare line, ES Naturals.