Atlanta is known for many things: the Georgia Aquarium, Delta Airlines, traffic. And there is a proud and profound rap culture. I’m an Atlanta native (Northside Hospital), and I grew up listening to Outkast, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, and Ludacris. Atlanta rap is just as distinct and realized as west and east coast rap culture, and Atlanta practically oozes with the essence of hip-hop. So, how does an up-and-coming rapper leave their mark on the scene? Where do these talents come from? This is where trap talents like JID, also known as Destin Route, come into play. 

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What makes any designer stand out amongst the rest? For Barbara Casasola it’s her young, unique, and fresh outlook on the designer world. Casasola’s gowns have been making impressive ripples in the European fashion scene since 2012. Her collections demonstrate confidence and wisdom far beyond her years, which is unusual for a new designer. “It’s hard to think of another young designer specializing in formalwear who possesses her nerve to be simple,” according to style.com.

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Sometimes things don’t go as planned, they evolve in even greater ways than the best we could possibly imagine. For Jamaican-born Ann-Marie Campbell, the path to immense achievement has been filled with failure, uncertainty, and shifting priorities, yet one thing has remained the same: her determination to become a better leader.

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