Grammy-winning artist Usher is giving back to the Atlanta community with the launch of a new initiative aimed at empowering young creatives, as first reported by Billboard. Usher Opens Content Studio In Atlanta On December 9, the R&B icon officially opened the Usher Raymond IV Spark Lab, a content studio located at the Whitehead Boys & Girls Club in Atlanta. The studio launch featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and marks the start of a broader program to create creativity and innovation among local youth. The studio offers 14-to 24-year-olds hands-on experience
Gwinnett County commissioners have recently approved launching the county’s first Black-owned pilot school, the Lookup Flight Academy. This initiative, led by Michael Ojo, aims to empower a new generation of aviators with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in aviation. Ojo’s passion for flying sparked nearly a decade ago, and his vision for the Lookup Flight Academy is about getting more minorities into aviation while helping them build careers as pilots. Addressing Underrepresentation in Aviation The Lookup Flight Academy, set to operate at the Gwinnett County Airport, aims to address