by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 22, 2025

Stefon Diggs Hits Milestone Catch, Unlocks $500K Bonus

Diggs signed with the team as a free agent earlier this year.

When Stefon Diggs signed with the New England Patriots, he was recovering from a knee injury and had incentives to meet to earn more based on his performance. In his most recent game, he unlocked a bonus that made him $500,000 richer.

According to Sports Illustrated, Diggs hit his incentive of catching 70 receptions this season to earn an additional $500,000 during the Patriots’ match-up against the Baltimore Ravens. His nine receptions for 138 yards helped the team reach the playoffs this season.

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Diggs entered the game, only needing three receptions to collect his bonus, and did so with no problems.

After suffering a torn ACL, his season with the Houston Texans ended early. Despite not being fully recovered, he inked a three-year, $63.5 million deal with the Patriots in March, with $22.6 million guaranteed.

Although Diggs is having a productive year, he had limited looks last week.

“For real, like, just trying to get used to it,” Diggs said. “I mean, it kind of was the same kind of in the beginning of the year, too. I just try to take advantage of the opportunities I do get. And when I am out there, be a vessel. Be a positive force, rather than being any other way.

Before the game, Diggs was leading the team in targets (83), receptions (67), receiving yards (731), while being tied for third on the team with three touchdowns.

Off the field, he has been giving back to the community, specifically single mothers, at an event in November.

His organization, Diggs Deeper Foundation, recently held an event with the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative, “Game Day of Giving: Gear Up & Give Back” at Gillette Stadium, the Patriots’ home stadium, on Monday, Nov. 17. Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents attended the event and received “Diggs Deep Warm-Up Kits.” The kits were packed with coats, hats, gloves, socks, and other cold-weather essentials.

by Sharelle B. McNair

December 22, 2025

Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Fired For ‘English-Only’ Sign, U.S. AG Calls It ‘Deeply Concerning’

'Out of respect to English-only students, there will be no speaking Spanish on this bus,' the note read.

Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is siding with Diane Crawford, the Pennsylvania school bus driver who was fired due to an “English-Only” sign, calling her termination “deeply concerning.”

Crawford admitted that she didn’t realize writing a note would cost her her job, but posted it out of concern and care. “I do care, I care about a lot,” the 66-year-old said to Local 21 News. The note posted on the bus window that drives students attending Juniata County schools read, “Out of respect to English-only students, there will be no speaking Spanish on this bus.”

BREAKING – A fundraiser has been started for Diane Crawford, the Pennsylvania bus driver who attempted to stop the bullying of a Spanish speaking child by placing a sign on her bus stating “English only.”

“I don’t know what else to do. I’m on Medicare and Medicaid now and SNAP.… pic.twitter.com/Zxy7ZXc0e8
— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) December 22, 2025

The self-employed owner/operator has been serving the district for 12 years after being subcontracted by Rohrer Bus. After posting the sign, Crawford received a call from her supervisor revealing that her contract with Rohrer Bus had ended. She admitted that she perhaps should have worded it differently, but being offensive was never her intention. “I didn’t mean to be racially insensitive or anything like that,” Crawford said.

“Maybe I should have worded it (differently). Maybe it should have said, ‘No bullying in any language,’ but I didn’t mean it to be anything but to correct him.”

The former bus driver claims the sign was meant to encourage safe and respectful behavior after a bilingual student was accused of allegedly badgering other students in Spanish. Crawford said she didn’t know if he was bullying other kids or not so felt this was a way to prevent it. “I didn’t know if he was bullying somebody, telling them to do something that they shouldn’t do. “I thought I heard him saying, Gordo and — I understand some of (the words) — I don’t know who he was talking to, but I assume he is directing at me,” she said.

Since this is the first time she received any type of discipline, Crawford said she just “instantly went into shock” and doesn’t know how she will move forward. “I don’t know what else to do. I’m on Medicare and Medicaid now and SNAP. I had to go on antidepressants because of this,” she said.

Dhillon caught wind of the issue and is prompting the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to open an investigation, as Crawford claims she was never allowed to tell her side of the story and there was never an investigation. “This is deeply concerning. I have directed ⁦@CivilRights to open an investigation into this situation implicating DEI wokeness,” Dhillon wrote on X.

This is deeply concerning. I have directed ⁦@CivilRights to open an investigation into this situation implicating DEI wokeness. ⁩ EXCLUSIVE | Juanita County bus driver fired for 'English-only' sign fires back https://t.co/bRHrp9kfDK
— AAGHarmeetDhillon (@AAGDhillon) December 22, 2025

However, in a joint statement, Juniata County School District and Rohrer Bus said the investigation wrapped up quickly after the bus driver admitted to posting the note. “Following the incident in question, the District and Rohrer jointly reviewed the situation in accordance with established procedures. The investigation concluded after the subcontractor provided a written admission confirming that the signage had been installed on her bus,” the statement read.

“At that point, the relevant facts of the situation were fully known and discussed among District and Rohrer leadership.”

Crawford is seeking $30,000 to help pay for the bus and for the district to admit fault so she won’t “be in debt because what they did was wrong.” Under Dhillon’s leadership, the Civil Rights Division has been on the hunt to take down alleged “woke” ideology.

On social media, Dhillon claimed the department is suing Minneapolis Public Schools for alleged anti-white discrimination, claiming employment decisions prioritize “Black Men Teach Fellows” and “under represented populations.” “Yes we are @CivilRights — working tirelessly for ALL Americans, not just the woke few,” she wrote.

by Sharelle B. McNair

December 22, 2025

Reporter Unveils Secret Partnership Between TSA, ICE To Align With Trump’s Anti-Immigration Policies

While there is no scale on how effective the partnership has been, DHS says this shouldn't be a shock to anyone.

New reports have come out with claims that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is secretly working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest alleged illegal immigrants at America’s airports.

A bombshell report from New York Times reporter Hamed Aleaziz unveiled evidence that TSA is quietly helping ICE by reporting the names of every passenger who comes through security. Amid curiosity following the arrest of 19-year-old Any Lucia López Belloza at Boston Logan International Airport before Thanksgiving 2025, and subsequent deportation to Honduras, Aleaziz uncovered the partnership.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE sends a list of individuals — people who they have been looking for to arrest — with deportation orders to TSA. Aleaziz says that then TSA gets to work on travel days.

“TSA is then using that list to see if any of those people are flying on a given day,” he said. “If they are, that information is forwarded to ICE and from there, they can find them, arrest them and then quickly deport them.”

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While there is no scale on how effective the partnership has been, DHS says this shouldn’t be a shock to anyone. “Back in February, Secretary Noem reversed the horrendous Biden-era policy that allowed aliens in our country illegally to jet around our country and do so without identification. Under President Trump, TSA and DHS will no longer tolerate this,” a DHS spokesperson said in a statement, according to People.

“This administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to self-deport.”

However, after speaking to a former ICE agent, the reporter said in one section of the U.S., the agency received roughly 100 to 200 leads over the summer of 2025 regarding alleged illegal immigration. As a result, agents arrested 75% of those individuals, a figure Aleaziz suggests could have a widespread impact on travelers.

President Donald Trump’s deportation effort — which he called “the largest mass deportation operation of illegal immigrants that Kamala Harris has allowed into this country” after getting elected — has received criticism from Democratic leaders and immigration advocacy groups around the world.

He has launched attacks on some of America’s major cities, including Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago; and Minneapolis, which have resulted in lawsuits, as many people arrested were U.S. citizens.

But it doesn’t look like the partnerships stopped at TSA. Before being blocked by a federal court in November, DHS released information that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agreed to provide tax data for undocumented immigrants.

by Kandiss Edwards

December 22, 2025

Atlanta’s Spirit And Truth Church Wipes Out $1.5M In Medical Debt For Local Families

Families receiving relief do not need to apply and are notified directly that their qualifying debt has been erased.

An Atlanta church announced it has paid off $1.5 million in medical debt for local families and hosted a holiday toy giveaway.

Spirit and Truth Church said the debt relief will benefit approximately 1,100 families across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Henry counties, WSB-TV reported. Church officials made the announcement during a church service as part of the congregation’s year-end outreach efforts.

The medical debt was eliminated through a partnership with a nonprofit organization that purchases unpaid medical bills for a fraction of their value and then forgives them. Families receiving relief do not need to apply and are notified directly that their qualifying debt has been erased.

“Medical debt should never determine a family’s future or rob individuals of dignity and peace,” Pastor Mark Moore Jr., senior pastor of Spirit and Truth Church, told WSB-TV. “This Christmas, Spirit and Truth Church chose to respond with faith in action — lifting a burden that no one should have to carry alone.”

In addition to erasing medical bills for local families, Spirit and Truth Church hosted a toy giveaway for children in the community.

Church officials said the initiative reflects a commitment to addressing immediate needs. Additionally, the act raises awareness about the impact of medical debt on working families and seniors. Medical debt remains a leading cause of financial hardship in the United States, often affecting credit, housing stability, and access to basic necessities.

Spirit and Truth Church said it plans to continue similar community-based efforts beyond the holiday season, though additional details were not immediately released.

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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

December 22, 2025

Parkland School Shooting Survivor Dies By Suicide After Years-Long Mental Health Battle

He was 26 years old.

Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, survivor of the Parkland School Shooting, has died.

Metayer was a senior at the Florida-based Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman killed 17 students in 2018, according to People. He endured a years-long mental health battle due to his schizophrenia.

Metayer’s sister, Nancy Metayer Bowen, confirmed his death via suicide in a Facebook post. Metayer died on Dec. 15. He was 26.

“To honor Donovan’s life and legacy, our family is establishing a mental health fund in his name. This fund will expand access to mental health services and support for individuals and families who need it most. Your generosity, compassion, and continued support mean more than words can express during this time,” Metayer Bowen said.

Following the tragedy, Metayer became an IT professional, but remained in a long-term battle with his mental health issues.

“A graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, his senior year was marked by the Parkland shooting, one of the most devastating acts of gun violence in our nation’s history. The trauma of that day and the loss of classmates lingered long after graduation and profoundly altered the course of his life,” according to the GoFundMe page to support the mental health fund.

The family mentioned how he suffered from “depression, guilt, emotional instability, and long periods of isolation” that left him unable to continue his studies in college. Despite hospitalizations and treatments, Metayer continued to battle these mental challenges.

Things began to look up for Metayer thanks to private psychiatrist services. He later earned his IT certificate and embarked on a career in the field. But, according to the GoFundMe page, the revocation of his Risk Protection Order allowed him to purchase a firearm, which he later used to commit suicide.

“The loss of our family’s youngest child is a sorrow beyond words—one that will echo through our lives, forever. Yet even in our grief, we are choosing to speak Donovan’s truth, so that other families do not have to suffer in silence the way we have,” according to the GoFundMe page.“Donny’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the mental health crisis plaguing our youth and the lasting trauma of gun violence on our community.

“As we grieve his loss, we are breaking the code of silence in his memory. Though Donny’s life was brief, his impact will be everlasting.”

by Sharelle B. McNair

December 22, 2025

JD Vance Celebrates White People Not Having ‘To Apologize For Being White Anymore’—But Did They Ever?

Since the second term of President Donald Trump and his loyal MAGA clan, there has been a rise of keeping white people in the forefront.

While America and other countries prepare to celebrate Christmas, Vice President JD Vance is celebrating U.S. citizens no longer having to “apologize for being white.”

The bold statement came during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Summit, where thousands gathered to hear speeches over the stretched battles over antisemitism, free speech, and bigotry as Vance and other conservatives like Ben Shapiro warned that the “conservative movement was in serious danger,” according to the New York Times.

Vance did not offer such doom-and-gloom rhetoric. “We don’t treat anybody different because of their race or their sex, so we have relegated DEI to the dustbin of history, which is exactly where it had belonged,” he said. “In the United States of America, you don’t have to apologize for being white anymore.”

Vance: In the United States of America, you don't have to apologize for being white anymore. pic.twitter.com/QikIDkXNy5
— Acyn (@Acyn) December 21, 2025

But the question is, when did white people ever have to?

Since the second reign of President Donald Trump and his loyal MAGA clan, there has been a rise in this sense of keeping white people in the forefront. Starting with dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the Trump administration warned that the practices were discriminatory, pushing back on white people being excluded in such things as grants for businesses run by Black women and the Fearless Fund.

Diversity initiatives were put in place following groundbreaking legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, both established to give Black people and others the right to be safe in the United States and have access to the liberties granted to all Americans—like the right to vote and place people like Vance in office. But experts feel that under the ideologies of white nationalism, it’s now all or nothing for Trump and his cohorts.

“For one group to win, others must lose,” Mother Jones journalist Garrison Hayes said following an interview with the executive vice president of racial justice non-profit Race Forward, Eric K. Ward. “This administration has no solution. In the meantime, what they seek to do is distract us.”

It could be why Vance is pushing hypocritical sentiments. One minute, he claims, “I’m going to fight alongside of you, I mean all of you — each and every one.” The next, he is insulting Somali Americans living in Minneapolis and attacking Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, saying she has a “street girl persona” that “is about as real as her nails.”

Now, longtime Trump advisor Jason Miller believes that “When the time comes, I think the vice president will be ready to pick up the baton from President Trump.”

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by Kandiss Edwards

December 22, 2025

7 Juveniles Arrested For Assault Against Chicago Mom And Children

The attack occurred near Orville T. Bright Elementary School just after students were released for the day.

Seven minors have been charged in connection with an attack on a mother and her children in Chicago.

The juveniles charged in the crime range in age from 10 to 13. The group includes three 10-year-old boys, a 10-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, a 12-year-old boy, and a 13-year-old girl, according to Chicago police statements.

Police said all seven were charged with battery causing bodily harm, referred to counseling services, and released to their families because of their ages.

On Nov. 17, Corshawnda Hatter, her 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter were walking home from school on 106th Street and Bensley Avenue when they were approached and attacked by a group who left both victims seriously injured, ABC7 Chicago reported.

The attack occurred near Orville T. Bright Elementary School just after students were released for the day. Video of the assault was shared tens of thousands of times on social media, showing the group following and striking the victims.

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In a GoFundMe campaign set up by Hatter, the 33-year-old revealed that her son had been bullied previously and was sometimes followed home by older children.

“What hurts even more is knowing this all started from bullying my son has been dealing with at school. I never imagined it would escalate to something like this, and as a mother, it’s terrifying to see your child harmed like that. I just want him to feel safe going to school and walking in his own neighborhood,” Hatter wrote.

In a November statement to ABC7 Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson denounced the violence by the juveniles and said he was working with Chicago Public Schools as well as the Chicago Police to ensure the safety of Chicago residents.

“That type of behavior is unacceptable in our city, and we must not normalize that type of senseless violence. Leaders from my office have been on the ground all day to coordinate with CPS, CPD, and CHA to respond to this incident. CPD has deployed additional resources to the area to maintain public safety, and we are working with CHA on additional measures to support the family.” Johnson said.

The investigation is ongoing, and police urged anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Chicago Police Department.

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

December 22, 2025

Nicki Minaj Goes Full MAGA At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest

The Barb took center stage publicly declare her 'Admiration' For Trump and Vance

Nicki Minaj was front and center at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Dec. 21 to publicly confirm her support and allegiance for President Donald Trump and his administration.

The Trinidadian rapper made a surprise appearance on the fourth day of the conservative advocacy group’s first annual summit since Charlie Kirk’s death in September, USA Today reports. During a fireside chat with Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, Minaj praised Trump and Vice President JD Vance, commending what she described as their “integrity” in carrying out their work.

“I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president. I don’t even know if he knows this, but he has given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high and your integrity intact,” Minaj said, in a clip that’s gaining scrutiny online.

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— BEY-Z (@beyzhive) December 21, 2025

She went on to further express her support for the Republican president, pointing out the “lies” about him that he manages to brush off.

“What it’s shown me, personally, is sometimes even in the worst feeling times in your life, you think you’re never going to come back from it. But you do. And our president shows that,” Minaj said. “He’s been through every single thing a person can be through publicly – having to constantly be lied on.”

Minaj also applauded what she described as the Trump administration’s “heart and soul,” saying she finds both Trump and Vance relatable.

“This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them,” Minaj told the Turning Point crowd of Trump and Vance. “I love both of them. They’re both powerful men. Smart, strong, all of that. But both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to. I can relate to them.”

In an especially awkward moment, Minaj mistakenly referred to Vance as an “assassin” before quickly correcting herself—an apparent slip made in front of Kirk’s widow following his assassination in September.

“And when I say that. Mmm,” Minaj said before covering her mouth.

Erika quickly stepped in to reassure the rapper that she wasn’t offended by the slip.

“Trust me, there is nothing new under the sun that I have not heard,” Erika Kirk replied. “I love you. You have to laugh about it, truly.

“I have been called every single thing. And you know what, God is so good, you let it roll right off your back. And this is what’s so beautiful about this moment. Because if the internet wants to clip it, who cares? I love this woman; she is an amazing woman. She has a soul and a heart for the Lord.”

🚨HUGE BLUNDER: Nicki Minaj just referred to JD Vance as an “assassin” while speaking to Erika Kirk. Watch her completely squirm when she realizes what she said.

An absolutely massive fuckup caught live: pic.twitter.com/FGJO6xCo0Z
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) December 21, 2025

Minaj said the turning point in speaking openly about her politics came when she grew tired of feeling pressured to hide her conservative views.

“What was the turning point? Well, I just got tired of being pushed around.” Minaj told Erika Kirk. “Sometimes you just get tired of it, and then you realize, ‘Wait a minute. I have something inside of me that’s stronger than what’s out there.'”

“When you’ve had enough, you realize, ‘Wait a minute, why do I even care about these people and what they think? Who are they? They don’t even know who they are,” she said. “So I’m not going to back down anymore. I’m not going to back down ever again.”

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

December 22, 2025

‘New York Undercover’ Co-Creator, Kevin Arkadie, Dies Of Pneumonia

The screenwriter was 68

Several months after he posted an Instagram reel informing his followers that his kidneys were failing, Kevin Arkadie, who co-created the hip-hop-fueled television series “New York Undercover,” has died at the age of 68.

According to The New York Times, the screenwriter died Dec. 17 at a Los Angeles hospital. Dick Wolf, who created the “Law & Order” franchise and made “New York Undercover” with Arkadie, confirmed his death in a statement through his company, Wolf Entertainment.

“Wolf Entertainment mourns the loss of Kevin Arkadie, an extraordinary writer, producer, and creative partner whose vision helped shape one of the most groundbreaking series in television history.”

RIP Kevin Arkadie, Writer & Producer
New York Undercover, NYPD Blue, The Temptations, The Shield, Sacrifice, Chicago Hope
Emmy Nominated
Writers Guild of America Award Winner for Children's Script (Miracle's Boys)#InMemoriam #RIP pic.twitter.com/zmj1F6RQvr
— LegacyTributes (@InMemoriamX) December 20, 2025

Arkadie died from pneumonia that developed after he received a kidney transplant, according to his cousin. In July, he turned to social media to find living donors because friends and family members were not a good match to help Arkadie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “New York Undercover” was the first police drama to feature two people of color as lead actors (Malik Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo). The New York City-based drama showcased a hip-hop and/or R&B act in every episode, making it wildly popular throughout its four seasons (1994 to 1999).

The Washington, D.C.-born Arkadie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting from Southern Methodist University. His first Hollywood job was as a writer on the 1991-1993 NBC drama series “I’ll Fly Away.” He was nominated for an Emmy in 1996 and 1998 for producing “Chicago Hope” and “NYPD Blue.” In 2006, he took home a WGA America Award for his work on the Noggin series “Miracle’s Boys.”

He worked on several projects, including “Knightwatch,” “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Law & Order,” “High Incident,” “Rescue 77,” “The Temptations,” “Ambitions,” “The Quad,” and “Sacrifice.”

Arkadie is survived by his wife, Rayluca Constantinescu, his brother, Devre Arkadie, and his sister, Christine Arkadie.

by Black Enterprise

December 22, 2025

Z Mahogany Celebrates Decades Of Success In The Atlanta Salon Industry

Zalika Broady talked to BLACK ENTERPRISE about how she has perfected her craft while keeping the timeless salon experience.

For over 20 years, one metro Atlanta hairstylist has kept her clients looking their best with her signature bobs and luxury salon experience.

Zuleakha Broady of Z Mahogany Suites has felt an affinity to haircare since she was a teenager. That innate passion grew into a longtime business with loyal clients to match. As she perfected her craft and elevated an industry by providing a lush yet comforting experience for every hair appointment, Broady, largely known as Zee, has become a game-changer in the haircare industry.

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Her commitment to her clients comes from this standard of providing excellent service as she emerged as a professional in the game. In her younger years, she remembered the feeling she had while in the salon. It was the conversation, the energy, and the exchange of hopes, worries, and joy that she wanted to replicate in her own space.

“Anytime I would go get my hair done, the feel of a salon or I guess back then we would call it a shop, that whole vibe felt good, from the music and the conversations,” Zee tells BLACK ENTERPRISE. “I would just be in awe of how someone would come in and then how they would leave… I just love the transformation and the environment of the salon.”

She has fostered that same feeling in her own salon. The proof lies in her busy and booked schedule. Broady took off as a trailblazer in the haircare game by perfecting what many, including herself, deem her signature style, the “bob” look.

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The popular “short but medium” hair length has become a classic go-to style for many women, with Broady cutting the style even before it regained its current popularity nationally. Broady sharpened her blades and her vision to create a top-tier “bob” execution to fit any head.

Celebrating multiple decades in any industry is a considerable accomplishment, and one that Broady does not take lightly. While she is a proud salon owner now, she believes getting her start under the tutelage of mentors and other owners played a key role in her success. A natural learner, growing from those that paved the way has made the difference.

As for her “Z factor,” Broady believes clients keep returning due to her authenticity and evident passion for making them as beautiful outside as they are inside.

“I would say just me being my authentic self, I think people like that about me,” Broady explains. “They like the fact they can grow with me … they see my growth. It just shows that I’m passionate about the industry,”

As a mother of three and a salon owner for nearly a decade, Broady remains busy, but stays on top of it all through the help of her dynamic team. Wanting to keep that same reliable and helpful environment that shaped her early career, many of her employees are considered ‘Day 1s” for Broady, who continue to shine as the salon grows.

“They respect me as who I am, because I’ve provided this environment for everybody to succeed,” she says. “See [at] Z Mahogany [Suites], it’s like when you come there, I teach a lot. I teach them the way … and everyone has grown as an individual when they come to the salon.”

The salon staff has a “you take care of me, I take care of you” mentality, Zee shared.

Zee, who just turned 41, has a lot left on her to-do list, even if she does not know exactly what’s next. While she’s more strict on taking new clients, wanting to maintain the consistent feel with who sits in her chair, she knows she is in the tail-end of her career as a stylist. However, she remains dedicated to providing that old-school feeling of community in the chairs, just with modern amenities and hairstyles that can keep up.

In the meantime, the metro Atlanta hairstylist remains a titan for any bob-look, which she will always recommend, especially for the holiday season.