Jamel Shabazz
Photography by Greg Adams. “Taking pictures that speak.” Jamel Shabazz’s photography tells the story of life, particularly black life, in New York City in…
Queen Latifah
Photos by Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch. Entertainer, pioneer, and trailblazer Queen Latifah has been on a roll lately. She continues to use her voice…
Brenda H. Andrews
Brenda H. Andrews. Photos by Ernest Lowery. Brenda H. Andrews is publisher, owner, and company president of the New Journal and Guide (founded in…
April Walker
Photo by Kelvin Bullock At a young age, April Walker showed signs of an entrepreneurial spirit. When April was a teenager she taught gymnastics…
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is one of the most influential and creative figures in popular music and creative expression. His influence is contemporary and worldwide. He…
Lola! Love
Lola! Love was born in the Bronx. She graduated from Hofstra University and is a licensed speech and language pathologist. She taught in the…
The Honorable Kay Coles James
Kay Coles James is a woman who cares deeply about the well-being of future leaders. She believes with a great education, one can do…
Alex Nogales
Alex Nogales, the president and CEO of the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC), knows too well the detrimental effects racial discrimination has on U.S.-born…
Melba Moore
Melba Moore was destined to be an entertainer. Her prolific career spans across a number of genres—Broadway, Contemporary Soul/R&B, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, and…