For Your Viewing Pleasure: New Aspire TV Show “The Graduates ATL” Follows Six Atlanta HBCU Alums

Ashley Maltbia (28), a Howard University grad, currently owns a business that has recognition in all 50

states and is growing exponentially. Giving back to the community is just as important to her as her

business, so teaching young black women how to franchise is her greatest passion. Ashley’s goal is to

expand her business ownership into technology industries. 


Herberto “Berto” Horne (24), a Morehouse College grad, has a luxury lifestyle brand, TP Gent (The

Perfect Gentleman), that helps men become modern gentleman by achieving a polished image. Between

publishing his books and public speaking engagements, Berto’s goal is to improve the lives of black men

across the globe. 


Jaaion Barnes (32), a Grambling State University grad, is a chef to the stars and has been an executive

chef at two popular Atlanta restaurants. His unique twist on southern staples like chicken and waffles are

becoming fast favorites of the ‘Who’s Who’ in Atlanta’s celebrity scene. 


Jarrett Arrington (29), a Morehouse grad, is in commodities procurement. As a gay black man in an

interracial relationship, Jarrett shatters convention and stereotypes about businessmen in the ATL. His

hard work landed him on Wall Street, where he realized that a balanced life was more important than

being a successful Manhattanite. 


Jarrett plans on being a senior executive in commodities in the near future. 


Mia “Mimi” Johnson (32), a Clark Atlanta University grad, is a makeup artist to the stars. Mimi has

become a fixture on film sets, television shows and live events in Atlanta. The Glamatory, her boutique

makeup salon and retail store, is geared toward the sophisticated, upscale woman.

Niya Hogans (24), a Clark Atlanta University grad, has her own PR and branding firm, Skyy Level Media.

Niya has launched successful campaigns for many of Atlanta’s most elite. 


From professional basketball players and movie stars, to red carpet galas and million dollar fundraisers,

Niya has a flair for the fabulous. 


Aspire’s HBCU Live Game and “The Graduates ATL” Schedule

Saturday, September 30 at 6 p.m. ET (SIAC)

Miles College v. Alabama State University

“The Graduates ATL” #101 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening

Saturday, October 7 at 2 p.m. ET (SIAC)

Fort Valley v. Clark Atlanta

“The Graduates ATL” #102 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening

Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m. ET (SIAC)

Bowie State v. Virginia State

“The Graduates ATL” #103 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening

Saturday, October 28 at 2 p.m. ET (CIAA)

Albany State University v. Benedict College

“The Graduates ATL” #104 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening

Saturday, November 4 at 2 p.m. ET (CIAA)

Virginia State v. Virginia Union

“The Graduates ATL” #105 & #106 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening

Saturday, November 11 at 2 p.m. ET (CIAA)

CIAA Championship -Teams TBD

“The Graduates ATL” #107 & #108 will premiere in halftime and primetime Saturday evening