Andy Morgan, Esquire

Founder & CEO

Black Art, Culture, and Education, Inc. (BACE), formerly known as African American Culture and Arts Festival, Inc. (AACAF), was founded by Andy Morgan, Esq in the summer of 2020 with the goal of providing inspiration and positivity to our community during a period when the African American community at large was experiencing tremendous turmoil, anger and despair.  

Although 2020 was a difficult year for our nation, with the devastation caused by the pandemic, it was particularly difficult for the African American community.  As a community, we witnessed video broadcasts of the murder of young men and women at the hands of law enforcement (as in the case of George Floyd or Breonna Taylor) and civilian white men acting with the privileged belief that they have the right to take the law into their own hands (in the case of Ahmaud Arbery).  These events were vivid reminders of the historic racist attitudes that continue to pervade American culture and the outward expression by the dominant culture that black lives can be snuffed out without regard because they have no value.  

Andy is the principal and founding attorney of The Morgan Law Group, PC, which is a law firm based in Lawrenceville, Georgia that provides business law, real estate and trust and estate advice and representation.  

Andy has practiced business law for over 25 years.  He is a member of the Georgia and New York State Bars.  He began his law career as an associate at a prominent New York based law firm where he practiced in the areas of initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, proxy fights, private placements and joint ventures.  He then served as general counsel to a privately owned oil company, where he was a member of the executive team that ultimately arranged the sale of the business to a major US oil company.  

Andy has served as an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau in New York City and as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which is a federal agency that regulates broker dealer activities.  Andy also served for over eight years in the military as a soldier in the ordinance branch of the United States Army Reserve.

Andy is also actively engaged in the community, having served on the Board of Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity, on the Board of the Gwinnet Chamber of Commerce, as an Area Manager for the Gwinnett County Board of Elections, as a Volunteer Attorney on occasion for the Gwinnett Legal Aid Society, and as a youth soccer coach.

Andy received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The Cooper Union School of Engineering in New York and a law degree from The New York University School of Law.  He is also a graduate of the Empire State Military Academy and Leadership Gwinnett.

Tarece Johnson-Morgan, EdD

Vice President of Arts, Culture, and Education

Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan is originally from Houston, Texas. As a young child she always dreamed of being an artist (actress, model, singer, dancer, and writer). Tarece wrote poems as a way to escape her childhood trauma and found hope in one day becoming an artist. After graduating from Ross Shaw Sterling High School, Tarece studied at La Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico. While studying for her BA in Humanities, she engaged in multicultural dance performances and continued to write poetry. Tarece moved to New York to attend Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and continued to pursue arts by acting, modeling, and creative writing. As she progressed in her academics and career, her pursuit of being an artist waned. Life happened and her responsibilities demanded her to work fulltime, however she never gave up on her dream. She later moved to Atlanta, worked, started a nonprofit preschool – elementary school, raised a family, and earned a MBA from Emory University and an EdD from Capella University. Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan has over 25 years of experience in diversity, inclusion, and equity and has evolved to include a focus on justice, belonging, and liberation. Tarece’s dedication to youth service, education, and performing & visual arts, are reflected in the work she does in America and around the globe. She is a published author of several poetry books, performs dance & poetry, and paints. To learn more about Tarece as an artist, click on the following link to visit her website:  Tarece Johnson-Morgan 

Tarece Johnson-Morgan is married to Andy Morgan, and they share three teenage children and pets. They live in Gwinnett County, GA. 

Tarece is passionate about art, cultural specificity, mental wellness, and multicultural/multilingual education.  She believes art is joy and it gives life to us all. She also knows that education is powerful, thereby investing much of her time meeting the academic and social-emotional needs of youth. As VP of Art, Culture, and Education. Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan aims to uplift Black artists by providing them a platform to showcase their creativity & talents, supporting students with arts scholarships, building Black-owned art businesses, and engaging in community empowerment. 

Tamara Gammon

Tamara Gammon is an internationally renowned artist and the CEO of Three Dream Designs, LLC. Born in Jamaica, she is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and explores themes of women and abstract expressionism. Tamara draws inspiration from her Caribbean roots, and her works are rendered in watercolors, oil, acrylic, pastels, and ink on canvas.

Although art on canvas is where she began, Tamara has ventured into wearable art, creating a remarkable collection of her original designs, including swimsuits, dresses, and other items. Her eclectic backpack and purse line, “The Phoenix,” was launched in June 2020 and sold out within the first week. Actress and social media influencer Tabitha Brown has been spotted wearing Tamara’s designs.

In August 2022, Tamara’s solo show at Art Meso in Times Square in New York City, NY, showcased her latest paintings and charms, The Pandora Series. Her art has been featured in retailers like Merge and Co, Westside Market, and West Elm stores across the United States, including New York, Atlanta, Houston, Miami, and Orlando. She has had residences at West Elm, Marriott’s Aloft boutique hotel chain in Atlanta, and at resorts on Lake Lanier in North Georgia and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Her figurative and abstract art has cumulatively resulted in her work being sought after by culturally diverse collectors across the globe. Tamara’s pieces can be found, hung, and worn in homes across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.

In 2024, Tamara launched K. Alexander Galleries. This is a community based; multi-location; self-funded gallery.

Elizabeth Powell-Jackson

Elizabeth Powell-Jackson was born and educated on the beautiful Island of Jamaica. She migrated to the US in 1972 and since then have lived in and travelled to many States and countries. “The advantage of that experience is that I have met and interacted with people from many different walks of life and backgrounds and in the process have come to appreciate different cultures, languages and traditions.” Ms. Powell-Jackson relocated to the state of Georgia in December of 1995 and joined several organizations in various capacities to serve communities. She volunteered as a reader at GARRS (Georgia Reading Service) and tutored in elementary schools, as a part of a team, through her employers. “At the heart of who I am is the need to serve; to educate, to connect individuals with available resources. I will always welcome opportunities to of service to my community“.

Ricardo Perry

Ricardo Perry Co-Founder and President of Strategic Vision & Partnerships, Unity for Black Progress Born and raised in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ricardo Perry began his career in public service as a Police Officer for the City of Hanahan in 2007. He later served as a School Resource Officer at Hanahan Middle School, where he discovered his true calling: mentoring youth. In 2010, he founded Lowcountry Youth Services, a mentoring program guiding young men in grades 3-12 through the transition from childhood to manhood by focusing on character building, positive relationships, and goal setting. The program continues to serve the Charleston community today. Ricardo is the author of A Gift Worth Fighting For, a resource for adults working with children to help them grow into positive, thriving individuals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Strayer University and is dedicated to expanding opportunities for the next generation of servant leaders. In his role as Co-Founder and President of Strategic Vision & Partnerships for Unity for Black Progress, Ricardo focuses on advancing the mission of supporting education, economic mobility, and community empowerment for Black-led and Black-serving organizations. In his leisure time, Ricardo enjoys traveling, relaxing by the water, and spending quality time with his family.

Andrea Mociers

Born and raised in the Midwest, Andrea Mociers began her professional journey in
Chicago as a mortgage broker, serving clients across Illinois and Indiana. With a
passion for helping others and a keen eye for identifying opportunities, she quickly built a reputation for excellence in financial services.
Over the course of her 25-year career as an entrepreneur and 20 years as a Senior
Account Executive, she has become a dynamic force in business development,
marketing, and community engagement. As a Community Success Leader and
Outreach Executive, she has successfully launched and scaled businesses, driven
impactful marketing strategies, and fostered meaningful relationships that make a
difference in the communities she serves.
As the Founder and CEO of Secure Mobile Notary, she leads a premier mobile notary service specializing in apostille services, fingerprinting, jurats, acknowledgments, jail notarizations, nursing home notarizations, general notarizations, and proctor services. Her dedication to professionalism, precision, and convenience has earned Secure Mobile Notary a trusted reputation among individuals, businesses, and institutions alike.
“I am deeply committed to empowering others and creating solutions that address the needs of clients and communities. My leadership style is defined by collaboration, vision, and a results-oriented mindset, inspiring teams and partners to achieve shared goals“.
When not leading initiatives or providing expert notary services, Andrea Mociers enjoys mentoring professionals and staying at the forefront of industry trends in business development and marketing.

Yonasda Lonewolf

Born amidst the activism of the American Indian Movement and The Longest Walk of 1978 in Washington, D.C., YoNasDa LoneWolf embodies the fusion of Oglala Lakota and African American heritage. Raised by her illustrious mother, Wauneta LoneWolf, a beacon of motivation and healing, and her father, a talented African American artist, YoNasDa’s life has been a testament to resilience, activism, and cultural pride.

Queen YoNasDa stands as a living testament to the adage, “No Nation Can Rise Higher Than Its Woman.” With a multifaceted career spanning entrepreneurship, media, and public speaking, she has become a national icon. The City of South Fulton, Georgia, recognized her contributions by proclaiming November 21st as “Queen YoNasDa Appreciation Day.” From her roots in the entertainment industry as a rap artist and choreographer for BET’s Teen Summit to her current role as a vocal advocate against injustice, YoNasDa’s journey is marked by a commitment to uniting people through what she terms “edu-tainement.”

​Queen YoNasDa’s activism knows no bounds. She spearheaded movements like #BMoreYouthRise and the National Stop the Killing rallies, rallying communities across cities to demand an end to systemic oppression and police brutality. Her electrifying speeches, including one at the 1-year anniversary of Mike Brown Jr.’s death in Ferguson, MO, have resonated globally, earning her features in Elle Magazine (France) and appearances on platforms like The Breakfast Club.

​Beyond activism, YoNasDa has leveraged her influence to support marginalized communities economically. She initiated fundraising events like Hip Hop 4 Haiti and Hip Hop 4 Flint, providing aid to those in need. Collaborating with Black and Native American-owned businesses, she champions economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.

​In the face of personal adversity, YoNasDa’s commitment to healing and empowerment remains unwavering. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, she founded “Revolutionary Healing,” a sanctuary for marginalized individuals seeking holistic wellness. Through this initiative and her ongoing advocacy, she continues to promote love, justice, and equality through self improvement workshops.

​Queen YoNasDa LoneWolf’s journey is a tapestry of resilience, empowerment, and unwavering dedication to justice. From her roots in activism to her transformative impact on communities worldwide, her legacy will endure as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Available for speaking engagements and workshops on activism, social justice, cultural empowerment, and more, she invites individuals to join her in the pursuit of a more just and equitable world.