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Meet Taahira Iymaani Lee
Taahira Iymaani Lee grew up in Jamaica Queens and is now based in the Bronx. As a licensed nurse, she blends her medical expertise with...
Anika Joseph
Oct 18, 20241 min read


Meet Hephzibah Baky
Hephzibah V. Baky’s journey began in the Dominican Republic, where she was born and raised until the age of 14. She then moved to Little...
Christina Campos
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Meet Shernice Johnson
Shernice Johnson: From Brooklyn to Becoming a Distinguished Math Teacher Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Shernice Johnson has always...
Ashley Lockett
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Meet Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW, CCTP
Born and raised in New York City, New York. Mayra has always been driven by a deep sense of purpose. As a licensed psychotherapist, she...
Christina Campos
May 30, 20241 min read


Meet Angiie
Evangeline Brito, known as Angiie, is from Brooklyn, NY. She serves as a community advisor at the Department of Education, engaging with...
Christina Campos
Apr 12, 20241 min read


Meet Renita Pagan
Renita Pagan is a resilient and driven young woman of Puerto Rican and African American descent, born and raised in Peekskill, NY. Renita...
Christina Campos
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Meet Maygan Mckinson
Meet Maygan Mckinson, professionally known as Malaia B, hailing from the Uptown area of the Bronx, NY. Engaged in the homeless services...
Christina Campos
Jan 29, 20241 min read


Meet Daisy Miranda
We are proud to feature Daisy Miranda as our highlight for December. Daisy is a corporate event planner who travels the world and leaves...
Ashley Lockett
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Meet Jakira Kellogg
Jakira Kellogg is a spoken-word artist who hails from Poughkeepsie, New York. Her passion for spoken word poetry is evident in her works,...
Ashley Lockett
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Meet Ovianne Simpson
Meet Ovianne Simpson, a finance expert who shares her inspiring journey and passion for helping her community manage their finances....
Ashley Lockett
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Meet Fleur Williams
Running a business is never easy, but W- Legacy Designs is a luxury bridal robe company that knows how to seize the challenge. They focus...
Ashley Lockett
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Meet Tabitha Turnier
Whether it is an event that needs to be catered to, coordinated, and carefully detailed, from celebratory events, birthday parties,...
Ashley Lockett
Jun 19, 20232 min read


Meet Chandler Bishop
At age 24, Chandler Bishop is a senior advertising copywriter, and now a published author. Writing my African American Invention ABC’s is...
Ashley Lockett
May 4, 20233 min read


Meet Jeannette Squires
Jeannette Squires is blossoming in this new season of her life and is encouraging others to do the same through her newly formed podcast ...
Ashley Lockett
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Meet Jameelah Shamsideen
Difficult roads can often lead to beautiful destinations. Jameelah Shamsideen is a breast cancer survivor who used her difficult health...
Ashley Lockett
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Meet Josefina Lugo
There are thousands of reasons why more than ever it is important to have financial security not only for yourself, but for your family...
Ashley Lockett
Jan 10, 20232 min read


Meet Jada Elam
Jada a successful Budget Coach from Los Angeles, California discovered her passion early on when she knew she wanted to learn more about...
Ashley Lockett
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Meet Chanabelle Arriaga
Inspirational leader”. “Supporter”. “Innovator”. These three words define who Chanabelle Arriaga is. Proud Latina coming from Yonkers NY...
Ashley Lockett
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Meet Leslie Sarai
Everyone, take a minute and meet Leslie Sarai. She is a Honduran Native born and raised in New York City. Leslie recently began her...
Ashley Lockett
Aug 24, 20221 min read


Meet Tasha McCaskiel
BOSS. That word is the best way to describe Tasha J. McCaskiel. This woman has so many Talents and it’s hard to figure out how she has...
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Jun 19, 20192 min read


Meet Nicki McKay
When did you fall in love with hip-hop? If you ask Nicki McKay, she will tell you that she has always loved hip-hop. She is from the...
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Jun 5, 20192 min read


Meet Sabriena Campbell
Since the 4th grade, Sabriena Campbell has had an affinity for politics. She remembers wanting a Democrat to win the John Kerry vs George...
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May 15, 20192 min read


Meet Tamy Cozier-Charles
What do you do when you’ve tried almost everything and nothing seems to work? You come up with your own master plan and become an...
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Oct 9, 20181 min read


Meet Mecca Perry
“As a lover for anything and everything culinary related, Chef Mecca Perry decided to take her skills out the kitchen and into the rack...
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Oct 9, 20182 min read
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