“Rally of Hearses, Rally Up Guns Down” Parade

Capathyia Callaway is a native of Athens, Georgia. She's a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School. 

She earned her undergraduate degree from South Carolina State University with a BA in Professional English and minor in Broadcasting Journalism. She also earned a Masters degree in Education from Montreat College.

Currently, Capatha is a 6th grade SS/ELA teacher in Charlotte, NC and an adjunct instructor at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina.

LaKeisha Gantt is a native Athenian and a 1996 Clarke Central graduate who attended Mercer University as a first-generation college student and later the University of Georgia.  

LaKeisha is licensed as a psychologist. She taught previously at Piedmont University as an Assistant Professor and has taught as an adjunct instructor as well.  LaKeisha has experience consulting on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion issues and counseling diverse and marginalized populations across the developmental spectrum. As a part of her training, LaKeisha has worked extensively with schools on issues of discipline, school climate, and cultural competency. LaKeisha has contributed to public conversations regarding mental health, school climate/discipline, and the psychological impact of political issues on marginalized populations. LaKeisha gave her first TEDXUGA talk in 2021 on the importance of introspection and racism and she continues to enjoy community advocacy as well as facilitating difficult dialogues on sensitive issues such as race, class, and mental health.  

LaKeisha has a passion for uplifting and empowering unheard communities and voices. She loves spending time with her husband Julius, their kids, and family. 

Taneisha S. Brooks is a native of Athens, Georgia. She serves as the Neighborhood Leader for the Gaines School Prosperity Zone. 

Taneisha is a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School class of 2001. She attended Athens Technical College and obtained her associates degree in Business Administration in 2011 and her associates degree in Accounting in 2012. 

Taneisha received her Grant Writing Certification from the University of North Georgia (UNG) in 2017. She is the owner of Gold Standard Solutions where she provides services such as grant writing, grant readiness, grant research, and notary and administrative services. In addition, Taneisha is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Greater Athens. 

After struggling with depression and anxiety, Taneisha transformed her pain into passion and became a mental health advocate. Taneisha is currently serving on the Board of Directors with Athens Parent Well Being (APW) where our mission is to promote the mental well-being of mothers and families throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. In this capacity, Taneisha has helped APW diversify the constituents that they serve to include African American mothers.  She has hosted several panel discussions to discuss mental health in the African American community in hopes of helping to destigmatize the conversations surrounding it.

Taneisha is the mother of Denim (17-year-old daughter) and Brandon (14-year-old son)  

Kiarra Trammell is a native of Athens,GA and mother of two boys. 

Her background as a certified life coach and professional mentor brings a sense of empowerment to everyone she meets. Her deep understanding of the unique challenges and emotional needs of people in a state of change makes Kiarra shine not only as an educator, but as a source of encouragement for anyone pursuing further education or career change. She is a powerhouse of inspiration and motivation. Kiarra is a champion of women; Motivational Speaker & Purpose Pusher she is the founder of nonprofit organization EncourageH.E.R. Academy Inc. where she works to assist women and young girls evolve into the best version of themselves. Her no-nonsense approach has earned her a reputation as a results getter for many that are seeking better outcomes with life decisions.    

 Kiarra is also a certified First Aid/CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association and a Notary Public for the State of Georgia. Today,Kiarra's purpose and passion lies in helping emerging entrepreneurs through her signature training programs that inspire,empower and motivate. Kiarra's objective is to inspire and encourage women to reach their full potential.

Meet Cayden Jacobs, owner of Impresmodo, a creative studio that specializes in connecting brand personalities and their visual identity in the market, by using a systematic design strategy. 

She creates forward-thinking design solutions for all of her clients. Her services include brand consulting, custom lead generating landing pages as well as custom website design and development. I aim for real long-term results over just deliverables. 

Cayden’s mission is for you to surpass your business branding and revenue goals.

Kameron Bolton, a 17 y/o creative, mental health advocate, Rockdale FLEX Champion, and business owner of Kostar Apparel LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. I

He’s a rising senior at the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. 

Kostar was created in order to highlight my journey with entrepreneurship and to promote self-acceptance and self-love. Encouraging all individuals to recognize and appreciate their unique qualities and strengths, be more confident in their abilities, and chase their dreams. Particularly for younger people like myself, I believe that mental health is incredibly crucial.

 Our youth are the building blocks of the future, thus it is important that they understand it's okay to not be okay.

Broderick Flanagan, a painter born and raised in Athens, Ga. His journey has taken him from childhood in public housing and a youthful aptitude for creating to a degree in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University​. An Art Appreciation course and a spiritual awakening rekindled a desire to pursue an art career grounded in a grassroots approach.

 A commitment to under served audiences, led Broderick  to open Flanigan's Portrait Studio on the Eastside of Athens in the "Triangle Plaza" neighborhood.

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In 2015  he created an outreach initiative called HARPS(Helping Art Reach Public Spaces). 

A mural arts program for teens was born introducing youth to the hands-on entrepreneurial experience of the art making process. He also foster cultural inclusion and community engagement with a series of events called First Fridays. Non-profits and community leaders come to inform residents about opportunities to become more engaged citizens. 

Broderick  believes that the arts can provide cultural and economic investments which have a significant impact on under-resourced communities. 

The goal of his efforts are a sustained collaboration between community partners that create a more equitable cultural landscape.

Alisha Archibald, Founder and President of So Rare They Stare Inc (SRTS) Vitiligo Awareness.  

Alisha was born and raised in the beautiful and historic city of Madison, outside of Atlanta, GA. Still loving that small town living, she now resides in Athens, GA.

Alisha has always had a heart for helping others, especially those who feel unseen and unheard. So after developing Vitiligo herself, becoming an advocate and leader in her community came naturally.  Vitiligo is an auto-immune disorder in which the body's melanocytes that make pigment no longer work and therefore pigment is lost on areas of the skin and hair causing whitish patches.

 Her awareness group, So Rare They Stare (SRTS) was organized in 2019 and became a 501c3 organization in 2021. It was birthed out of a place of struggle and frustration. 

 Alisha is an active role model in her local community while leaving herself open and available to those who find her on social media platforms.