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Getting Real
TV & Podcast Host Kamie Crawford Talks Straight About the Ups & Downs of Relationships
J. Ivy’s Mission to Empower Through Poetry
With A Rap Heart, Poet J. Ivy’s Spoken-Word Verse Shares Inspiration & Healing
dream hampton’s Impact on Hip-Hop and Social Justice
For Filmmaker dream hampton, Speaking Up Against Injustice Is Essential
The Evolution of Nick Cannon from Teen Writer to Icon
Nick Cannon’s Road From Entertainer To Entrepreneur
Highlights
Dawn Porter Changing Narratives in Documentaries
Documentarian Dawn Porter on Truth-Telling & Capturing the Black Experience
Black Men Smile Celebrates Joy and Shapes Positive Identities
Pushing Back Against Negative Images, Carlton Mackey’s Black Men Smile Campaign Is ‘An Act Of Resistance’
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FORTUNE & LEGACY
Renewal Without Removal
A Chicago church’s bold plan to revitalize its area without displacing long-time residents
Maya-Camille: From Pies to Empowering the Deaf Community
Award-Winning Baker Maya-Camille Broussard Serves Food for Comfort and Food for Thought
Dwayne Bryant on Teaching the Youth How to Engage with Police
Overcoming his own childhood struggles, Dwayne Bryant inspires kids to choose a brighter future
Elementary Economics
A Third Grader Is Helping Kids Understand Money— And Appreciate Community
Shaped By Three Her-Stories
Honoring the strong women whose lives I seek to embody
Kinkofa App Connects Black Families Through Genealogy
The Founders Of A New Family History Project Say Knowing ‘Your People’ Is Vital For Honoring The Past, Appreciating The Present And Shaping The Future
Making Their Mark
Beans And Beats—The Couple Creating A Multicultural Community At Thumbody
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Dawn Porter Changing Narratives in Documentaries
Documentarian Dawn Porter on Truth-Telling & Capturing the Black Experience
Lynae Vanee’s Bold Approach to Discussing Black Issues
Social Media Influencer Lynae Vanee Serves Up Unapologetically Straight-Talking Commentary on the Big Issues Of The Day
Roland Martin’s Unfiltered Analysis of Black Voter Dynamics
Veteran journalist Roland Martin on why every vote matters— and what matters to voters
Marcus Collins on Decoding Culture and Connection for Brands
Marketing Expert Marcus Collins On Why Culture Matters And How To Engage It Effectively
KJ Rose Is Helping A-List Artists and Everyday People Shine
Performance Coach KJ Rose Helps Bring The Best Out Of The Best—And The Rest Of Us
Love, Legacy And Loss
Mother-And-Son Artists Nnenna And Pierce Freelon Celebrate Family, Honoring The Past And Building The Future
INSPIRATION & LIFE
Righting Our Story
Celebrating Overlooked Black History Is For Every Day, Not Just a Month
Dr. Terri Major-Kincade Is Leading the Charge for Black Maternal Health
Dr. Terri Major-Kincade Is Helping Moms-To-Be & Their Babies Get the Care They Deserve
Holding Our Heads Up
The CROWN Act protects the right to carry your natural beauty with pride
Finding The Good In Grief
Big-Brand Executive Bozoma Saint John Shares Deeply Personal Lessons On Living Through And Helping Others Face Loss
Hill Harper’s RX For Success
The Star of the Good Doctor Prescribes Education As The Way to Great Opportunity
Beverly Wilcher Bridges Gap Between Justice & Family Advocacy
Beverly Wilcher’s Experience In Being Raised By Caring Relatives Inspired Her To Provide A Home For A Child In Need