Many years ago, a musical gift was realized in Antron “Tru Keyz” Heggie. Originally from Oxford, N.C., he graduated From J. F. Webb High School in 1996. Along with John Joyner and Kelvin Parker, Agape Muzic was formed in 2009. Their original goal was to be a musician only jazz band, but after prayer for [...]

Arnetta Edwards was born one of 14 children. The South Carolina native knows a thing or two about dealing with children, working together, business management and patience. Growing up in a large family, she was constantly surrounded with others. It was something that prepared her to work in her purpose. She absolutely knows, without a [...]

The Triad is full of talented, driven and successful business people. Carina Cole is an Image Consultant, founder and CEO of Legacy Couture, an online women’s accessory boutique that specializes in unique jewelry and other accessories for today’s woman. What are your three favorite spring trends? Anything color blocked. Statement pieces. It could be a [...]

The first time Stephanie Sanders attempted to design and bake a custom cake it was, in her own exact words, “horrible!” Nevertheless, it was enough to spark an interest she says. Never one to be defeated by mistakes, she got herself together, took to the kitchen and determined within herself to not only figure it [...]

Give it your best. Your best and nothing less. We have all heard it at one point or another. When we truly believe that we have given our best, it’s comforting and withdraws all doubt. Your best makes you smile on the inside and solicits the praises of others. Your best isn’t just a condition, [...]

Her story began at the moment of acceptance. She knew her weight was an issue, and could possibly lead to other health problems. She wanted to lose weight but didn’t have a clear idea on how to do it. As fate would have it, in late 2009, she was invited to a Zumba fitness class [...]

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is an educational assistance organization that provides college tuition for 39 historically black colleges and universities. Founded on April 25, 1944, UNCF is still providing funding for students today. UNCF is enabling more than 60,000 students to attend college this year. North Carolina has five UNCF member institutions: Bennett College, [...]

At the young age of 17, JaQuel Richmond is a gifted and talented basketball player. His skill set is remarkable and has caught the attention of several big names schools across the nation including UNC-Charlotte, Oklahoma State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Georgetown, and Tennessee, all of which has offered him scholarships. Additionally he has [...]

Brooklyn, New York native Lystra John is the founder of LEAP4STARS, an image consulting company whose focus is to help women work on the visible and invisible image they have of themselves. In addition her goal is to provide women everywhere with encouraging information on how to live a healthier and more beautiful lifestyle. LEAP4STARS [...]

When it was time for Greensboro native, Shawn Walden to choose a career path, he honestly admits he didn’t have a clue as to what he wanted to do. After graduation from Southeast Guilford High School, he says his outlook on life was just like that of most other teenagers. He had played football but [...]