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The Long Way Home: I Mastered Atlanta, Now I Am Focused On North Charleston
For nearly thirty years, my family and I lived in Atlanta, only visiting Charleston for a week each summer. When my wife first suggested...

OKEEBA JUBALO
Sep 29


OURS: The Importance of Collecting Black Art
Okeeba Jubalo & Kat Brown (Image by NobleSol Art Group) The Atlanta Fine Art Exhibition was nothing short of spectacular. From the...

Nailah Herbert
Sep 21


The Disruptor: Okeeba Jubalo's Vision For a New North Charleston
In the late 1800s, our society transitioned from battling the darkness of night with candlelight and kerosine lamps to the explosion of...

Nailah Herbert
Sep 20


A Heart of Gold: Ja’nister Herring’s Story
When Ja’nister Herring reflects on her life, she sums up her current chapter with a phrase that carries both triumph and grit: “Queen, you got this.”
Her story is one of perseverance, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to using her gifts to uplift others. What brought her to Charleston was not just a professional opportunity; it was a calling. She accepted a major role with a global company, uprooting herself from familiar ground to build a new life in a city she had lo

Nailah Herbert
Sep 11


Be the Light: Susan Ash and the Mission of Liza’s Lifeline
On a quiet morning in Park Circle, Okeeba Jubalo sat down with Susan Ash for Coffee with Okeeba to talk about an issue that continues to...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 29


Lightning & Thunder: The Launch of Lowcountry Cigars
Johnny Clarkson & Okeeba Jubalo In an exciting milestone for the Lowcountry and beyond, two Black entrepreneurs are redefining the...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 25


Advancing Our Culture: The Global Art Fair Begins in North Charleston
On the spring morning of the Global Art Fair soft launch, business mogul and nationally- acclaimed cultural engineer Okeeba Jubalo prepares

Nailah Herbert
Jun 9, 2024


Excellence 365: Welcome To the New North Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina, is known for a number of things. African-American Art, culture, and refinement are often not included o...

Nailah Herbert
Feb 21, 2024


Unveiling Roots, Resilience, and Cultural Preservation: A Charleston Filmmaker's Journey Through “A Tree Story”
Within the vibrant corners of the Lowcountry, where history whispers through the moss-laden branches of ancient oak trees, filmmaker...

Nailah Herbert
Jan 31, 2024


Empowering Youth and Nurturing Communities: The Story of Ericka Parker
In the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, Ericka Parker stands as a beacon of empowerment and educational innovation. As the Director o...

Nailah Herbert
Jan 31, 2024


Queen of Fiber: Stitching the World Together
In the realm of art, where creativity knows no bounds, there emerges a visionary whose medium of expression transcends conventional...

Nailah Herbert
Jan 31, 2024


The Ascue Legacy (Part 2)
The Ascue’s are a great example of a family that has passed down a strong legacy of values and traditions. Their legacy is one of hard...

Nailah Herbert
Oct 31, 2023


The Reinvention of Mr. Charles Mills
“One of my mentors, General Colin Powell, said, ‘Always focus on the front windshield and not the rearview mirror,’” said Retired Colonel...

Nailah Herbert
Sep 15, 2023


Welcome To The World
Dr. John Eaves is a multi-hyphenate public figure—he’s a politician, a professor at Spelman College, and an entrepreneur. His greatest...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 30, 2023


The Ascue Legacy
“A day in the life of the Ascue family looks as normal or abnormal as anyone else living in the Lowcountry,” said Craig Ascue, son of Mr....

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2023


Natalie White: Fort Valley Forward!
The A10tion Foundation Center is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 26, to celebrate its grand opening. The...

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2023


Hazel Simpson: Consistency & Focus
Founder and CEO of Hazel Visions, Hazel Simpson, is versatile in the performing arts and film industry. Her brand Hazel Visions, is an...

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2023


The Long Way Home Women’s Enrichment Series
The first Women’s Enrichment Series hosted by Okeeba Jubalo and presented by NobleSol Art Group exceeded everyone’s expectations....

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2023




OKEEBA JUBALO: THE MASTERMIND BEHIND #ATLANTAFAE
The prestigious annual exhibit, Atlanta Fine Art Exhibition, kicks off the new year with its seventh installment at the Aviation...

Nailah Herbert
Jan 23, 2023
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