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Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girl Scouts and a fashionable partnership between Bloomingdales and Atlanta Fashion Week.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Gathering Spot & The Mayor
The Gathering Spot ATL hosted a networking event and panel discussion – “Black Men and the Power of Mentorship.” The event focused on the crucial role of empowerment in transforming the communities of metro Atlanta. The event drew over 100 attendees, all united by a shared commitment to making a positive impact.
Prominent Black male leaders, including Kwame Johnson, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, addressed critical issues surrounding mentorship for Atlanta’s youth. The event centered around a dynamic panel discussion featuring distinguished community voices. The prominent Black leaders featured in the panel included: Alfred Brooks (APS Board), Rodney Bullard (The Same House), Joe Pierce (AMB Sports & Entertainment), and Ryan Wilson (The Gathering Spot). The discussion was driven by a shared commitment to inspire the next generation of leaders in greater Atlanta.
The Game Changers Award was presented at the event, honoring men who have made significant contributions to the Metro Atlanta area, Steve Bradshaw (Dekalb County Commissioner, District 4), Greg Clay (Executive Director of Constituent Services, City of Atlanta), Jason Esteves (GA State Senator, District 6), Diriki Geuka (Associate at Townsend & Lockett, LLC), and Fonseca Woodruff (Entrepreneur and Big Brother).
The Black Men and the Power of Mentorship event not only celebrated the achievements of these remarkable leaders but also reinforced the collective commitment to building a brighter future for the youth that the agency serves.
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Hosts “Night of a Million Dreams”
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta hosted its inaugural Night of a Million Dreams gala at the iconic Delta Flight Museum. This highly anticipated event brought together community leaders, corporate partners, and Girl Scout supporters to celebrate and invest in the transformative power of Girl Scouting. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, an open bar and of course – Girl Scout Cookies.
Atlanta Fashion Week Partners with Bloomingdales
Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) and Bloomingdale’s announced a partnership called: The Fashion Incubator, an initiative designed to foster the growth of independent fashion and accessory brands, providing emerging designers with the resources, mentorship, and retail space to scale up and succeed in the fashion industry. In partnership with Bloomingdale’s, The Fashion Incubator will offer select designers access to exclusive retail space for three months, giving them the unique opportunity to
test consumer demand, showcase their brand stories, and build brand awareness within one of the world’s most iconic retail environments.
“Atlanta Fashion Week and Bloomingdale’s share a common goal of supporting emerging fashion talent,” said Angela Watts, founder of Atlanta Fashion Week. “We’re excited to build a platform where designers can grow and thrive, and to give them the tools they need to make a lasting impact in the fashion world.”
As a leader in culture and innovation, Atlanta is the perfect city to launch this groundbreaking partnership. The city is a burgeoning hub for fashion and creativity, and The Fashion Incubator is poised to serve as a launchpad for independent designers.
The Fashion Incubator will launch with three designers: Alani Taylor, a high fashion streetwear brand based in Atlanta, GA that creates distinctive and trendy aesthetics by using bold and edgy styles; BRUXE Footwear is inspired by the founder’s facination with style and fashion at an early age, is a luxury footwear line that daringly pushes boundaries and sets trends; GOAT by James King, founded in 2018, is an Atlanta-based lifestyle brand that is true to preserving classics and finds inspiration in prep, sportswear, and tailoring.
