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Atlanta’s Newest Basketball Entertainment Experience!

Courtside ATL

Courtside ATL is Atlanta’s newest basketball experience that engages you to shoot your shot anywhere, but not just anywhere, EVERYWHERE! We unite people of all ages to participate in the ultimate basketball experience. Our state-of-the-art truck has everything you need to compete!

Our company is a local, minority owned business, and through the power of innovation, we have addressed team engagement differently. We create healthy and safe, physical activity with state-of-the-art mobile basketball experiences to neighborhoods and businesses around the city of Atlanta.

The Courtside ATL Mobile Truck is equipped with two basketball goals. On the rear of the truck are two TVs for gaming, on both PS4 and Xbox One. Lifting Platform on the roof of the vehicle that transforms into a DJ booth. This Courtside ATL Experience encompasses physical activities that guarantee memorable engagement.

Hospitality is more than an Industry; It’s a LIFESYTLE!

The hospitality industry is Entertainment: Food & Beverage. This industry is truly a team sport, and every single person, from the farmer who harvests the field to the chef who cooks the food, the waiter who guides you through the menu, and yes, even the custodian who picks up the trash, are ALL key to the beautiful execution of the experience you call “a meal.” One of our favorite guidelines is:

“You don’t treat people like things, and things like people. You just don’t!”

I am most known for my career in the hospitality industry, where I have helped open and manage some of the hottest restaurants, lounges, and clubs in Atlanta. Currently, you can catch me at the Atlanta Breakfast Club, located right behind the Georgia Aquarium. ABC, as it is called, hails many amazing accolades like Best Breakfast in Georgia, Best Brunch in Atlanta, and Most Visited Restaurant for Brunch by Lfyt Riders and if you can’t tell already, THE FOOD IS GOOD!

I have received numerous awards from Black Enterprise, 100 Black Men of America, Upscale Magazine and a host of others notable organizations, recognizing my accomplishments in the hospitality industry and my global community advocacy.

From Dawn

Til Dusk

Philanthropist

Bringing awareness to problems unseen but truly felt.

MY PROMISE to Help: Mental Health - Food Deserts - Housing

My international exposure has fueled a fire in my heart to aide whoever, however, whenever I can. My hodgepodge of skill sets married with charisma has positioned me to take strides right here in Atlanta. I’ve written a books that nick away at negative affectivity and mental health. I actively research the unfortunate food waste and food desert dilemmas plaguing the city; and I analyze rapidly increasing housing inequalities that prevent hardworking people from living comfortable lives.

One thing I am is committed.

I have taken my humanitarian work internationally, as well, working in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean.

I’ve studied how access to education influences the human psyche. Like in Ethiopia, where private-sector investments resulted in an educational culture shift, of which literacy in rural areas increased by 49.1%.

Equatorial Guinea, though bludgeoned by dictatorship, hails some of the most inspiring agribusiness, technology and small business entrepreneurs. These brilliant minds solve daily issues in the land by providing solar lighting and WiFi to villages, innovative irrigation solutions for better crops, and delivery routes to ensure woman, children and the elderly receive food in outlying areas.

Even in the Caribbean, ravished by natural disasters in the recent years, adequate housing is slowly being reconstructed by the help of small relief groups.

One of the greatest movements in my generation is the need to commit ourselves to action. Most people aren't satisfied with just giving money; we also feel the need to work!

Check Out Some of FHM Foundations’ On-Going Projects

Prom Takeover

The Prom Takeover is a community initiative focused on curating prom experiences for high school students in the Metro Atlanta area. The initiative aims to sponsor select scholars to a makeover where they are exposed to successful business people, custom clothing, and fine dining. To be selected for the initiative, students must complete a questionnaire, an essay and go through a prescreening with teachers/counselors from their respective school.

The Undergrind: Jam Session

Where the creative on the grind goes to refuel. This Happy Hour takes place at 6pm every Wednesday at ABC Chicken & Waffles (340 Auburn Ave.) With Minority Mental Health needing more exposure, we are curating a space to release, talk and Help one another. Each week the event features live performances, spoken word, and just an exhale from the grind.

Affordable/Luxury Steel Homes

ATL Home Investments has partnered with Level Minded Properties and the FHM Foundation to build and design livable spaces, that are both affordable and modern. The Steel Homes project is a well engineered neighborhood of single family homes ranging from 600 sq. ft. - 2,100 sq. ft.

freehand writing class

Free Hand is a creative writing group of diverse-minded writers needing support for their work, through written peer critiques, writing exercises, and just encouragement. There are many different types of writing circles or writing groups, but nothing quite like this. Check the Calendar for the next event date!