Misan Sagay: Telling Stories Through the Colorblind Lens
“Believe in the relevance of your story.” Misan Sagay is one of the most brilliant screenwriters of our generation. Her stories give life the…
Chi-chi Nwanoku’s Case for Diversity
Don’t be afraid to step into the unknown. Chi-chi Nwanoku has been creating music ever since she discovered the piano at a neighbor’s home…
Victoria Rowell: Leader, Advocate, and Power Player
“Be the bridge between the young and old, the rich and the poor.” Victoria Rowell is poised and elegant in her speech. Over the…
Tobias Truvillion Has Arrived
Photography by Rayon Richards “Keep yourself centered and stay grounded.” Tobias Truvillion is grateful for the progress he’s made in his career. When Tobias…
Erica Ash: Spirit of the Hummingbird
“Do your best, let God do the rest.” Every day, two hummingbirds dance around Erica Ash’s warm home. Her home office is bookended by…
Hugh Price: Champion of Freedom
Hugh participating in march in Columbia, SC, in 2000 to protest the Confederate flag flying at the State Capitol. Photo from National Urban League…
Brave Williams: Golden Heart
“Be comfortable in your own skin.” Brave Williams is just getting started. She’s a singer, spoken word artist and now an actress. Most importantly,…
BK Fulton Has a Vision for the Future
“Be excellent by design.” BK Fulton believes we should all adopt excellence as a guiding principle. In everything he does, he strives to do…
Malik Yoba: A Creator of Opportunity
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” The moment four-year-old Malik Yoba laid his eyes on the eccentric costumes of the…
Linda Kenney Miller: Strong Family Ties
“Everyone has a story inside of them.” Linda Kenney Miller’s family history is filled with 20th-century innovators and disruptors. Through her stories, she hopes…