Greensboro native Kenisha Curtis graduated from James B. Dudley High School and North Carolina A&T State University. Her love for styling hair began at an early age. Before deciding to pursue her passion, she worked in corporate America for ten years. “My passion is to first educate my clients about the science of hair and [...]

Warriors, Inc. is founded upon legacy of the African American family and leverages the strength of that legacy to empower families and communities. We embrace the power of the past in order to awaken the confidence, resourcefulness and spirituality necessary to seize the potential within the present. We believe that our holistic approach is the [...]

Jerry N. Brand of Greensboro, N.C., has a lot to be thankful for in his life. At 45 years of age, he is a retired North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper, former small business owner, and U.S. Army Veteran who served in special operations-military intelligence. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [...]

Allen Thomas is a young man who has a sense of urgency when it comes to making a difference in this world. He has seen and been through some very tough situations when it comes to experiencing domestic violence. He believes that he is responsible for taking on the task of speaking up for others [...]

Nyenzo Natural Boutique is a retailer of highly effective natural skin care and hair care products. Founded in 2009 by Dionne Blanks, it began as an online retailer and opened the physical brick and mortar location in December 2010. Their current location allows them to live up to the meaning of the word “Nyenzo” which [...]

Three Students from Durham’s ParkWest Barber School were selected to join the elite group, Cutting Edge Semi Pros. Walter Hargrove, Princess Alston and Lisa Daggs are the latest to be selected into the group that currently consist of only 11 elite members. Cutting Edge Semi Pros was started by Michael Cheek in September 2010. He [...]

Earline Kirby of Raleigh has owned and operated Blessings Discount Hair Salon for the past three years. She has over 20 years experience as a hair stylist and accredits her success to her faith in God and remaining focused on what He has promised her. Kirby moved Raleigh in 1988 from Chapel Hill, N.C. She [...]

Greensboro native Duncan Alson Butler was born in into a family full of musical talents. Duncan’s father, the late Charles Alson Butler, recorded several gospel songs with the King Stars Quartet. The Butler family sang as a family and his mother and siblings have been involved in various aspects of music including church musicians, music [...]

Johnny Alston owns and operated Alston Yard Services. His company has served Greensboro and its surrounding communities since 1983. He has experienced the joys of success as a business owner, and has also provided employment opportunities to family and friends while doing so. However, just as he also gained, this year Johnny has also lost [...]

The First Annual “Sista Rock Ya Wig!” Day was held on July 2nd at Hester Park in Greensboro by Keshea Montgomery along with business partners, Danielle Little and Shenieka Alfred. The event was held to raise awareness for the importance of healthy living habits, balanced nutrition and diet, daily exercise and monthly self breast exams [...]