We asked insiders and experts from various industries to tell us something they think outsiders are unaware of and we’ve shared a few of those responses below.

Anthony D. Wilson, II | Executive Director, Equity in Education (EiE)

Most people are familiar with the African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child” but I think people don’t think enough about how they are members of the village and have the power to change educational outcomes for Atlanta’s children. And that’s where we’ve gone wrong as a city. Read more>>

Alexandra Thompson, LCSW | Director of Cumberland Counseling Centers

In mental health we usually see a dichotomy: Read more>>

Myia Parks | Self-Taught Traveling Stylist

The ugly truth on why women choose to wear wigs on their hair. Many women view hair as a part of their identity. As a result, constantly changing our hair which can be exhausting and emotionally draining especially for those who have insecurities about their hair. Think about hair loss, receding hairlines, not having the “perfect” texture, length, fullness and so on. Wigs give a easy solution to fix those problems. Read more>>