Taj Anwar is a native Atlantan and descendant of the well-known Perrin Family (South Carolinian geechees who relocated to Atlanta after World War II). Tajhiek Anwar Baoll (Taj’s full name) is a mother, sociologist, veteran community organizer, activist, farmer, direct entry midwife and breastfeeding specialist, business owner, event organizer, panelist, initiated/ crowned Iyalosa Obatala in the Lucumi/ Santeria tradition, an Iyanifa Oloosa in traditional Isese (Ifa) and a Palera. Her businesses, events, and co-ops have refined her skills and centered them around the guiding principles of food, clothing, and shelter; prison reform and access to quality medical care.