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Tylan Bailey was a beloved figure in DeKalb County, GA schools — and now, his success story has become just as inspirational. WSB-TV recently sat down with the Georgia janitor, who said that despite what some may consider a “lowly” profession, he enjoyed every minute of it. “I love being here. Every day I come here. I rarely miss a day,” Bailey said to the outlet. Eventually, he worked his way up to becoming the head janitor — meaning that if anything broke, or went wrong, in the school, he was going to be there to fix it. And Bailey held that position for more than 20 years. Then, in 2017, he decided to go back to college to get his degree. This meant that he would be up and at work by 5:30 in the morning, then work a full day, and close up shop late afternoon. In between those hours — and yes, even after school — he’d be taking classes at Georgia State University. “A lot of people around the building always ask me, when do I sleep?” Bailey said, according to WSB-TV. He continued...
Black and minority-owned businesses nationwide are finally get the support they deserve. The latest region to join in the efforts to bolster Black and brown businesses is Stonecrest, GA, which just announced the development of a new shopping, dining and entertainment center called New Black Wall Street Marketplace, AJC reports. This new development has aims to feature over 100 businesses with a focus on minority owners, and looks to imitate itself after the business model that made Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market such a success. The finished product of the property will also include restaurants, grocery stores, art galleries, music venues and theatrical stages in an effort to provide more opportunities for Black, minority, and women-owned businesses. According to the AJC, the city’s past attempts to make Dekalb County a hotbed for minority-owned businesses hasn’t proved to be very successful, but they’re hopeful for their latest ambitious project. “This is something that’s...