Cultural history museums

Abstract artist who has worked for Nike, NBA, Maya Angelou

by

Artist Ya La’ford in front of one of her artworks. Ya La’ford Abstract artist Ya La’ford is in demand. Her commissions — including sculpture, installations and gallery exhibitions — mean she is fully booked for the next four years. La’ford, who is based in the artsy community of St. Petersburg, Florida, reeled off the names … Read more

From $1,000 in savings to bringing in $25M/year

by

Deryl McKissack’s career is a culmination of effort from five generations. The 62-year-old is the president and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, the Washington, D.C.-based construction management and design firm behind some of today’s most recognizable buildings — from building the Smithsonian African American Museum of History and Culture to repairing the Abraham Lincoln and Thomas … Read more