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 and Iyanifa in traditional Isese (Ifa). 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.

taj anwar founded MOBBB- Mothers of Black and Brown Babies in 2006, which naturally evolved into Real Whole, Inc (501c3) and the Real Whole House; a community holistic health center, bed and breakfast, birth and postpartum center was founded by taj anwar, in which she serves as an innkeeper, farmer, birth worker attendant, and caretaker.

In addition to her community work, taj is also a career paramedic Captain with a major metropolitan public safety department, a critical and trauma care Paramedic for the number one trauma hospital in the state, a civil service member in Atlanta; and a blue-collar, working-class champion.

Nicknamed “Beretta Scott King,” BSK for short was earned in her youth for a being proficient firearm operator of the Beretta M9. taj anwar can also be found working with weaponry training classes all over the country.

taj anwar is an active member of the FTP Movement, Zulu Nation, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 256 Arts and an affiliate of several community organizations.

“I belong to the people. I belong to the city of Atlanta. I belong to the world. It’s not about me. It’s not about who the credit goes to. It’s about the work and getting the work done.” ~ taj anwar