Having conquered athletics, with a 10-year career in the NFL, including three Pro-Bowl selections, and academics, with an MBA from George Washington, Marcus Stroud is Creating Black History with his latest foray into entrepreneurship. Baby Got Brunch is set to open its doors later this year.

"Real learning starts at home." Biscayne Elementary Teacher Rashad Reed works to inspire children each day through education and empowerment. Reed is a member of THE ONES JAX, an initiative created by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund to achieve the goal of getting 1,000 male teachers of color in Duval Schools classrooms by 2025.

Education means opportunity. When Aumari and Dawuane Smoot couldn't find a local preschool that fit their children's needs, they decided to found The Elsie Academy.

Grammy Award-Winning Producer and Jacksonville native Jahaan Sweet on the importance of encouraging educators, community, and creative expression.