Page Turners Make Great Learners: The Joy of Reading
FeFe Handy, founder and executive director of Page Turners Make Great Learners. Photo by Christopher Moore. “Reading sparks creativity and imagination in our children.”…
Vernon Jordan
Photo courtesy of Google. Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was a larger-than-life figure who created opportunities for the next generation of black leaders. He was…
Sandrine Plante’s Dedication to Her Ancestors
Sandrine Plannte poses by her sculpture Ma, Second Wife. Photo by Grigor Khachatryan. “Keep the past alive.” Through her sculptures, artist Sandrine Plante retells the…
Robin Farmer’s Debut Novel Gives Youth Agency
Photo by Clem Britt “Never let the dream die.” At the age of 8, Robin Farmer told her mother that she wanted to be…
Holly Byrd Miller Will Make You Look Your Best
Holly Byrd Miller, CEO of Makeup by Holly. Photo by Nick Nelson. “Surround yourself with those as passionate as you are.” Holly Byrd Miller…
Vernā Myers: Bringing Inclusion and Equity to Netflix
Photos by Laurie Bishop “Your life is a life no one has lived.” Vernā Myers, the Vice President of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, grew…
Benita Adams: Moving on to the Next Step
Benita Adams at Black Diamond Weekend in November 2020. Photos by Will Hawkins. “Make life changes to achieve your personal and professional goals.” Benita…
Chef Katherine Thompson
Photo by Kelli Scott “Authentic and a delight to make, these homemade cookies are an after-dinner favorite.” Chocolate-Dipped Italian Cookies Course: Dessert Cuisine: Italian…
Girls For A Change: Making Our Girls a Priority
Angela Patton, CEO of Girls For A Change. Photo by Kim Brundage. “Be there for them in the long haul.” Each month we highlight…